Richard Fortune is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 credential and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 34 years at Metlife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Fortune serves as treasurer and chairperson of the finance committee for The Center of Great Expectations, a nonprofit human services organization. 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, employing a collaborative, annual planning approach that uses firm-approved analytical tools and does not include investment discretion.

Mark Zawistowski is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Iselin, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2018. Outside of finance, he has held roles in the restaurant industry. Merrill provides managed account services 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 and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform to offer a wide array of products and services beyond investment management.

Lav Varma is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Varma serves on the Board of Trustees for Art N Beat, a community arts organization in Edison, NJ. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management for individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates a hybrid advisory and brokerage model, utilizing third-party asset managers and LPL programs to tailor investment solutions.

Ronald Reno is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at the Staten Island Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office. He has been in the financial advisory business since 1991 and holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). He is also a Senior Vice President. Ron focuses on total wealth management, offering solutions tailored to clients' personal and business financial situations. He develops investment strategies based on each client's risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and associated costs. Ronald follows a defined process that involves understanding clients' specific situations, establishing objectives, recommending appropriate strategies, and regularly reviewing progress to align financial lives with personal circumstances. Ronald received his high school diploma from Port Richmond High School. He is involved in his community through participation in the St Anthony Holy Name Society. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, cooking, drawing/sketching, golfing, hiking, ice hockey, painting, skiing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Edward Kelleher is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and with Cetera since 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and custodial relationships.

John Schmitt is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Timothy Erday is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Erday serves as a board member and trustee for the Summit Education Foundation and participates in finance and estate planning roles for various trusts and local organizations. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, delivering recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Matthew Millahn is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He provides one-on-one guidance to individual clients, families, and small businesses to help them achieve their financial goals. Matthew specializes in areas including education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Matthew holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey and an Associate's Degree from County College of Morris. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach involves understanding clients' priorities to create actionable strategies that support their short-, mid-, and long-term financial objectives. Outside of his professional work, Matthew volunteers with the American Humane Societies in Newark. He enjoys spending time with his fiancée, daughter, and pets, and engages in activities such as baseball, basketball, biking, cooking, football, gardening, music, running, and traveling.

Jonya Langley is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Merrill, she was a homemaker for four years. Merrill provides managed account services 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 and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Charles Biancosino Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cranford, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1991 and is also involved with Inman Sports Club, Inc. outside of his advisory role. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, with a focus on a tiered wrap-fee structure and curated third-party asset managers.

Richard Kalfayan Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009, including a role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2021. 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Joseph Silerto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Scottrade, Inc., National Securities Corp, and Prudential-related firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Michael Stefani is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. He is also an associate at Iron Ridge Wealth Management Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by firm research and a broad affiliate network.

Christopher Mannino is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. Christopher follows a disciplined process that begins with taking the time to understand each client, their family, financial situation, and priorities. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He aims to build meaningful relationships to positively impact the lives of his clients. Outside of his professional practice, Christopher has personal interests in baseball, basketball, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, reading, spending time with his family, watching movies, and yoga.

Walter Daszkowski is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2017, he worked for National Planning Corporation for five years and has been involved with Daszkowski, Tompkins & Weg, PC since 2004, where he serves as CEO and majority shareholder. He is also a board member and vice chairman of Empire State Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, research from various sources, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Mehmed Halid Aygun is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Provident Bank and the Marathon Science School. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Dina Delre is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and MetLife Securities Inc. since 2005. In addition to her advisory role, she operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in dental and group disability income, disability, property and casualty, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved software to analyze client goals.

Peter Glover Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Brian Teixeira is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Primerica Advisors since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Shakaib Tariq is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Elevated Capital Advisors, and several other firms. Outside the financial sector, he previously worked at Marcello’s Pizza. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance with multi-asset model portfolios and an established alternative investments program.