Daniel Sopher is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has worked previously at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services. His business activities include operating Sopher Financial Group as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Michael Manheim is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 51 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options within its investment menus.

Brett Basarab is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2026. Prior to entering the financial industry, his work experience includes positions at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp and Cedar Hill Golf and Country Club. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm emphasizes risk assessment and matching clients to advisory models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Jeffrey Kroll is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding 56 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Eric Ebisch is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recently begun his career in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his work history includes roles at Johnston & Murphy, R.I.C.H. Planning, and involvement with United Way of Passaic County. He has also been active in college athletics and student affairs at Ramapo College of New Jersey. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a variety of third-party advisory programs to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Connie Joyce is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Citigroup Global Markets since 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and various analytical tools, focusing on advisory services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone financial plans.

Karen Cardenas is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. She has previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, Citigroup, JPMorgan, and Baruch College Weissman Graduate Studies. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Robert Cianci is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc for 14 years. 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 range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

Ridgewell Clark is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley, Park Avenue Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Clark has also been involved with Habitat For Humanity. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily 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 when recommending strategies.

Saidur Rahman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brooklyn, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015 and concurrently holds a role at Webster Bank since 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he is also involved with Paramount, an unrelated business based in Brooklyn. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Thomas Sylvestro is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including LPL Enterprise, Pruco Securities LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, GWN Securities, Royal Alliance, and National Planning Corporation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michele Nielsen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fidelity Investments and its affiliated entities since 2006. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is notable for its registration with the CFTC, advisory role to multiple registered funds, and use of advanced technologies such as AI in its investment process.

Mary Delorenzo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Staten Island, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1997. 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 a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Howard Shallcross is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Shallcross teaches macroeconomics at Brookdale Community College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by advanced analytical tools and a wide range of investment services.

Robert Vitiello is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes 26 years at Metlife Securities Inc. and ongoing roles with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2016 and 2017, respectively. In addition to his advisory work, he is a CPA providing tax preparation services and operates as an independent insurance agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 firm-approved software and collaborative planning methods to develop investment strategies without discretionary authority.

Mahul Balar is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Marlboro, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously was with Axa Advisors and Eagle Strategies. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as a member of real estate investment LLCs and spends time analyzing and investing in real estate opportunities. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Timothy Mulhern is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2024. 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 range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research and model portfolios from various sources.

Michelle Mc Tamney is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rahway, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, she worked at Kraftware Corporation from 2016 to 2021. 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 network of financial advisors and branch offices.

James Gallagher is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley since 2013 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services including structured planning tools and broad retail and institutional investment solutions.

Patricia Donelan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 47 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Momentum Independent Network. 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 range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technologies such as machine learning to support diversified investment strategies.