Beth Meszaros is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She also serves as Marketing Director at Meszaros & Co. CPA, LLC, a CPA firm, and is involved in managing two small businesses selling handmade knitted goods and needlepoint supplies. Additionally, she works as a notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of program structures, serving over 800,000 clients and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Rodney Robinson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Somerset, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and sound engineer of Good Music Productions and provides health insurance consulting to public sector groups through New Venture Business Group. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that emphasizes tailored client services and a range of advisory program options.

Rivka Kaplan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2004. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Cynthia De Laski is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 43 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1992 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm delivers advisory work using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Brian Moriarty is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. In addition to his advisory role, Moriarty is involved in general insurance sales through Evergreen Financial Group, LLC. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services across multiple platforms. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, providing access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Timothy O'Brien is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked in various Wells Fargo entities since 2015. He is the owner of O'Brien Asset Management, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning solutions and integrating advisory services with other financial product offerings.

Scott Codacovi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Matawan, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering with multiple companies. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that integrate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Mario Califano is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2005 and also owns Califano Financial Services Corp, where he provides accounting and tax services. Califano serves as president and treasurer of multiple holding companies managing investments and acts as executor for a family estate. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that offers a range of investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to utilize model portfolios, third-party managers, or bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Kelly Schulz is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2012. Schulz serves on the board of trustees for the Monmouth Beach Bath and Tennis Club, where she assists with upkeep and activity coordination. Merrill provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Kyle Abbot is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Santander Securities, LLC and Merrill. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Rocco Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A.T since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and delivers a range of advisory programs without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Peter Thorne is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and firm‑approved methodologies to develop financial plans.

Mena Ayad is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, serving as a Financial Consultant before his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, Mena worked at Vanguard from 2015 to 2020 in various roles including Financial Advisor, High Net Worth Brokerage Investment Professional, and Brokerage Investment Professional. Mena holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP4). He is licensed in insurance in California. He focuses on assisting clients in working towards their financial goals by building long-term relationships and paying attention to detail. Outside of his professional career, Mena enjoys family activities, fitness, football, parenthood, and traveling. He is also involved in serving in his church.

Christopher DeLuca is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He previously worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments in 2025 and as a Financial Service Representative from 2024 to 2025. In his current position, Christopher focuses on helping clients align their financial objectives with their priorities by co-creating tailored plans. He provides clear and strategic guidance to support clients in making informed and confident financial decisions. Christopher emphasizes building meaningful, long-term relationships to ensure clients feel secure throughout their financial journey. Outside of his professional role, Christopher has interests that include fitness, golf, running, reading, enjoying social events with friends, and exploring food.

Mark Morris is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office for eleven years. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a rideshare and food delivery driver. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Kevin Birkner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2016 to 2020 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and approved tools, with a focus on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Eric Rose is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Jersey City, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014 and was also associated with Axa Advisors during part of that time. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management via LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to execute client recommendations.

Christopher Bunsa is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Preqin, Moody's Analytics, Columbia Management Investment Distributors Inc, and Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Company. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as a dual-registered SEC investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Mark Thompson is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and PineBridge Securities LLC. He holds partial ownership in Marinus Financial LLC and sole ownership of MKThompson LLC, both investment-related ventures. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu covering various life stages and specialized needs, delivering tailored recommendations through Wells Fargo research and tools.

Stephen Borriello Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 24 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016 and previously worked at the NY Daily News in 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.