Jayson Dowd is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for nine years before joining Merrill in 2022. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrew Moss is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Deloitte for two years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Anton Check is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2020. In his current role, he focuses on understanding clients' financial goals and collaborating with them to develop tailored financial plans using Fidelity's strategies and investment options. Anton brings extensive experience to his position, having worked as a Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA-CREF from 2014 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as a Financial Advisor at JP Morgan from 2012 to 2014 and at Morgan Stanley from 2010 to 2012. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial planning and wealth management. Outside of his professional work, Anton enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, fitness, exploring culinary experiences as a foodie, scuba diving, and snowboarding.

Sean Stodart is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Minnesota Life Insurance Co, Allied Wealth Partners, and Securian Financial Services. He is also engaged in an outside insurance business focusing on life, fixed annuities, disability, and long-term care products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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, utilizing firm-approved software for goal analysis and recommending investment strategies without discretionary authority.

Michael Hittner is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their short- and long-term financial goals and helps build customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. Prior to his current position, Michael served as a financial advisor at Merrill from 2011 to 2022. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his expertise in financial consulting and advising. Michael emphasizes forming strong relationships with his clients and their families, maintaining a deep level of trust, reliability, and competency throughout his professional practice.

Paul Stappas is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 47 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1992 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1991. He holds a Series 63 designation and owns a bookkeeping services business that provides referrals and general management. MassMutual Investors Services operates as 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 using firm-approved analytical tools.

James Swanton is a CFP® certificant with 10 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Clinton BNI networking group in Clinton, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Elizabeth Coronato is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2011. The firm, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. Merrill offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Wagner is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by research and multiple portfolio management strategies.

Christopher Mazza is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at UBS and Oppenheimer & Co. Prior to his financial advisory career, he was involved in managing Griff's Place Sports Bar for seven years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools including Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Dominick Salvatore is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, Northeast Wealth Planners, Bank of America, and IBI Security Transport. He also has teaching experience at Rider University and Rowan College at Burlington County. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jason De Tata is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at MML Investors Services and MassMutual for five years, as well as at Massey Morgan Financial Solutions and KCD Financial, Inc. for shorter periods. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supporting account management through customized strategies and third-party subadvisors.

Meghan Sutphen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., along with various positions outside the financial industry and involvement with local boards of education. 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 an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

George Jenkins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and Private Portfolio Partners, LLC. He also offers clients Medicare Supplement Insurance through Martin Insurance Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Blum is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with earlier experience at Shearson dating back to 1987. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its advisory process.

Howard Diamond is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Macy’s, Schlesinger and Associates, and AllState Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is also a commissioned notary public. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to third-party asset managers and affiliated insurance services.

Anthony Novella Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Strategic Benefits Group, a fixed insurance business specializing in group employee benefits. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and oversees more than $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Marybeth Sawchuk is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked since 1994 with Prudential Insurance Company of America and its affiliate Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she receives renewal commissions for servicing existing auto and homeowner insurance policies. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed in-house or by third parties, and offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

William Ianni is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He is a first-generation college graduate from New Jersey City University Honors Business College with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. William works with a select group of individuals and families, including business owners, senior executives, medical professionals, and lawyers, to deliver customized financial strategies. His expertise encompasses college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, non-profits, defined benefit plans, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and tax minimization. He serves as a resource for general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events and provides clients access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. William resides in Somerset County. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, hiking, traveling, trying different foods and cuisines, and spending time with friends and family.

Charmaine Talvy is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and she was involved with Table Top Toys Inc. for seven years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.