James Barbi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at AXA Advisors, LLC and RBC Capital Markets. Barbi is based in Ridgewood, NJ. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, charitable funds, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across various investment platforms.

Shalom Azar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Lee, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC from 2021 to 2025, and at Bank of America and Merrill from 2019 to 2021. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering customized recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools. The firm serves clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds with a broad menu of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Jazzmin Jakubas Kaynak is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at loanDepot.com, Citizens Bank, and other financial and service industry positions. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm’s distinctive features include roles as a commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies, as well as the use of algorithmic methods and AI in research.

Belinda Boden is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Hightower Advisors for 13 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Sharon Cartotto is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 35 years of industry experience. She has worked at Strategic Advisers and Fidelity Brokerage Services since 1999 and has been with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Her current role at Fidelity began in 2025. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments affiliate, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment entities. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and delivers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Jonathan Lewandowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services and JPMorgan Securities, along with eight years at Elite Soccer Academy. Outside of finance, he is involved in soccer training as a part-time trainer for the River Dell Blackhawks. LPL Financial serves individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management and utilizes model portfolios and research to support a range of investment strategies.

Richard Dressel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to support client decision-making.

Dona Rozsypal is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in property investment through ownership of a house renovation business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using structured tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matthew Decrosta is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and integrates various investment strategies and institutional resources in its offerings.

Ying Zhu is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Paramus, New Jersey. She has over 30 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, corporate budgets, and financial services. She joined Merrill in 2007 and focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies to high-net-worth individuals, families, small business owners, non-profit organizations, and international corporations. Ying specializes in corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Ying holds a Master's degree in Finance from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from East China Institution of Technology. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is fluent in English and Chinese and emphasizes a process-oriented, personalized approach to building long-term trust relationships with her clients. Residing in Paramus, New Jersey, Ying resides with her husband and son. Outside of her professional duties, she enjoys dancing, music, reading, swimming, table tennis, traveling, volleyball, and watching movies. Ying's philosophy is to collaborate one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies designed to pursue their long-term goals.

Christian Graff is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2016 across various roles. Graff has a dormant affiliation with the Family YMCA in McKinney, Texas. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets services.

Derek Levy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and previously at Citigroup Global Markets. He serves on the board and finance committee of The Jewish Home Family Foundation, a health and welfare nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ruba Zorob is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she focuses on building trust and understanding client needs to help develop personalized financial plans. She collaborates closely with advisors to support clients in working towards their financial goals. Prior to her current position, Ruba worked as an Investment Counselor at Fisher Investments from 2021 to 2022. She also has experience as an Investment Analyst at Merrill Lynch, where she worked from 2017 to 2021.

David Prushan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated firms since 2005. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Seth Hillman is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience serving clients in various aspects of wealth management, including college education planning, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Seth holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University at Buffalo. He resides in Glen Rock, New Jersey, with his wife Rayna and their two children.

Kevin Kautzmann is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. and previously worked for Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance sales through his ownership and representation in related entities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk tolerance, and diversified portfolios using stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Martin Mc Ginley is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Summit Financial, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

John Dikun is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has been associated with LPL Financial and its predecessor entities since 2000 and has been operating his own CPA firm since 1989. In addition to his advisory work, he maintains an active CPA practice providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies to support diversified investment strategies.

Nicholas Gariano is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Disney and ESPN. He also operates Gariano Wealth Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets through a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Eliot Meshulam is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been affiliated with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.