Jason Sprung is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2019, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for a combined 14 years. He is also the owner of JMS Capital Corp, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Patricia Fontan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch for 12 years and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017, including a brief period at TRX Transaction Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and analysis as part of its advisory services.

Daniel Pilone is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities. His other business activities include part-time involvement in property and casualty insurance as well as health insurance sales and service. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Aaron Fant is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ, where he has worked since 2015. He has 11 years of industry experience. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Zachary Hayn is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Grow America for one year and has a decade of experience managing Salty Dog Bar & Grill. He holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a range of products supported by proprietary research and capital markets expertise.

David Mera Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and currently serves at Bank of America, N.A. since 2022. Prior to his financial services career, his background includes roles at Planet Honda, Fastenal Company, BJ's Wholesale, and Rutgers University. 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.

James Hofmann is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He also owns and operates Information Technology Recycling, LLC, a business he has been involved with since 2011. Additionally, Hofmann serves as a committee member of the Sussex County GOP Republican Committee in Byram Township, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Oscar Manrique is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 16 years before joining Raymond James in 2026. He is also the sole owner of Castleton Wealth Management, an investment-related business based in Staten Island, NY. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, institutional, and high-net-worth clients. The firm provides non-discretionary, tailored investment consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors in addressing various client needs.

Roderick Arias is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wachovia Bank, N.A. for 22 years and Ameriprise for one year. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm combines research and analytics with diversification principles to offer both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Lauren Schneider is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2018. Prior to her financial services career, she was employed at Fox News Channel / Newscorp from 2008 to 2017 and had a brief role at Ninety Acres at Natirar in 2017. Merrill, along 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frank Petrelli is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Petrelli serves as a firefighter and union president for Paterson Fireman Local 202, as well as the legislative chairman for the New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory models, including third-party managed programs and discretionary portfolios, and offers ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Mark Reisman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Equitable Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill. Reisman serves as Vice President of the Board of Trustees for the Commission on Accreditation for Home Care, a nonprofit organization. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative annual planning relationships supported by firm-approved analytical tools and a range of specialized planning programs.

Stacey Roman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has held roles at Wachovia Bank, N.A., Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., Quick & Reilly, Inc., and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research-driven investment strategies with a broad range of financial products and operates with over 14,000 financial advisors managing approximately $671 billion in assets.

Christopher Stapleton is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Westfield, NJ. His prior roles include positions at Guideline Financial Strategies, GWN Securities, and Academic Analytics, as well as experience in education and community organizations. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Rabadeau Wealth Group in a client service capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical modeling and maintains unique municipal advisory capabilities alongside customized employer advisory services.

Hal Smolanoff is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of ZJH Legacy, LLC, an investment-related business based in Cranford, NJ. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and operates a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Michael Eisenbraun is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones and Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Institute for Basic Research, is treasurer of the New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants, and volunteers as an Emergency Medical Responder with the Little Silver EMS. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice.

Jinesh Shah is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing customized wealth strategies tailored to each client’s evolving needs. As a Merrill Wealth Management Advisor, he focuses on structuring and aligning broader financial strategies encompassing investment management, tax efficiency, retirement planning, and risk considerations. He works with a select group of business owners and high-earning professionals to address complex financial decisions requiring coordination, clarity, and a long-term perspective. His work particularly centers on clients navigating key financial inflection points, such as liquidity events, concentrated positions, and peak earning years. Jinesh serves as a strategic advisor, collaborating with clients’ CPAs and attorneys to ensure financial decisions are coordinated across investment, tax, and estate considerations. His professional credentials include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jinesh holds a Bachelor's Degree from Drexel University and is proficient in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys hiking, music, photography, pickleball, reading, swimming, tennis, traveling, watching movies, and yoga.

Joseph Falbo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. He has 31 years of industry experience, having previously worked at National Planning Corporation, Cetera, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is also an author through Falbo Education. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party management, and institutional platforms.

James Hunt is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including APW Capital, Aurora Private Wealth Management, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Northwestern Mutual. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through multiple platforms and custodians.

Joseph Alamo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Avantax Advisory Services and related entities, as well as over three decades at the Office of Court Administration. In addition to advisory work, he maintains an accounting and tax practice focused on financial planning and investments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports multiple program structures and custodial relationships.