Ashley Carom is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2018, with additional experience at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Prior to that, she was employed at The Brothers Moon. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Bucsek is a CFP® professional with 41 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 15 years at METLIFE Securities Inc. Bucsek is an owner of several insurance-related LLCs, serves on the Board of Trustees for GAMA focusing on research and education in financial leadership, and is also an author. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning, asset management, and educational services to individuals, business owners, and nonprofit entities. The firm offers collaborative annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and generally recommends investment strategies rather than specific products.

Janis Waldman Cooper is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has previously worked with IC Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center Inc, and TFS Securities, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she operates a sole proprietorship offering mediation services for divorcing couples. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Jennifer Adamec is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2010. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Marija Duzic is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services directly to individuals as well as through corporate agreements.

Sara Brown is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2005. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, including both non‑high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Samantha Marino is a Series 66-licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, she worked at Belvedere Hospitality Group LLC and Seasons 52, gaining experience in hospitality management. 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 through a combination of advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Vincent Mannino is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory roles, he was involved with The Incline Club Skatepark for over a decade. He works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Michael Volpe is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MBSC Securities Corporation and BNY Mellon Securities Corporation. He operates as a DSO-licensed financial advisor selling insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Mary Ann DiAnna is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2021. She specializes in creating comprehensive financial plans for her clients, utilizing a personal and collaborative approach. Her professional identity is rooted in her certification as a Certified Financial Planner. Her career includes experience as a Financial Planner at Ernst & Young from 2019 to 2020, and as a Financial Advisor at Freedom Capital Management from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, she served as Director of Client Services at both Biltmore Capital Advisors from 2015 to 2016 and Hyperion Wealth Advisors from 2013 to 2015. Mary Ann holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Mary Ann enjoys boating, fitness, outdoor adventures, traveling, and volunteering.

Matthew Beaulieu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 29 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and investment modeling provided by its Global Investment Committee.

Mark Cotroneo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, following eight years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Garber is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2020. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a Boy Scouts committee member and coaches youth ice hockey. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of portfolio management options, using proprietary tools alongside third-party solutions to support its advisors and clients.

Christine Laspina is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2013. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Jonathan Barletta is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2023, he worked in various roles including positions at Bright Data and Columbia Container Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its registration with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator, its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, and its use of AI and algorithmic methods in research.

Michael Guerrero is a CFP® and Series 66-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Middletown, NJ. He has 13 years of industry experience. Guerrero has been affiliated with Bentley University since 2009. 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. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Richard Jurusz is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and with Cetera since 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, featuring access to affiliated and third-party model portfolios as well as customizable investment strategies.

Vincent Robert Browne is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked with firms including Avantax Investment Services and FTF Financial Group and serves as an adjunct professor of finance at St. John's University. Browne is also involved as vice-president and secretary of a nonprofit organization, Young Catholic Professionals, and manages financial coordination for a food pantry at St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment solutions through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

Christine Lombardi is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2005. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management, using proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor client plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Pacita Devera is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as power of attorney for a family member. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.