John Ahart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools, serving clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Wayne Sammartino is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients since 1989. He assists individuals and families in assessing and achieving their financial goals through comprehensive planning, asset allocation, and risk management. His areas of focus include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. A 1980 graduate of Brown University, Wayne holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He takes a holistic approach to financial advising, evaluating clients’ situations and risk tolerance to develop suitable asset allocations and portfolio strategies. He collaborates with clients’ attorneys and CPAs to implement their financial plans effectively. Wayne is also involved in the community as a youth lacrosse coach and serves on the Board of Directors for Edward Sisco Village. Additionally, he is a member of the Brown University Alumni Association. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys hiking, reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Steven Zacharczyk is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2015. 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, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Sharon Murdock is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for Make Change for Carter, a charity focused on mental health awareness and support programs for first responders and schools. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of capital markets services through its platform.

Abraham Itani is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Cedar Grove, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He previously operated Itani Wealth Management LLC for seven years and has managed an accounting and tax services firm since 2001. His outside activities include ownership of a property and casualty insurance agency and ongoing tax preparation and accounting services through his LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a primarily model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Kenneth Berk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2002, as well as at Citigroup Global Markets from 2005 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

Brandon Gioia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President and coach for the Franklin Lakes Little League Softball board. 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 uses research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors.

Daniel Montalvo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Hackensack, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior employment includes ten years at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2026. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a structured, non-discretionary program.

Harish Jashnani is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 14 years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations across a broad range of products, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with an advisory approach tailored to plan objectives and demographics.

Elizabeth Goldsworthy is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 13 years before joining Charles Schwab in 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options. The firm integrates brokerage, custody, and advisory services with access to multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments.

Anthony Fresella is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2025, he worked at OSAIC, American Portfolios Advisors, Inc., American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, LLC., Koster Capital, and The Medicines Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

William Hyde is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, previously held roles at GWN SECURITIES, Inc., and AXA Advisors, LLC. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Ruben Bakhash is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 1998 and has taught finance and CFP-related courses at Fairleigh Dickinson University for over 20 years. Additionally, he works as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and provides mortgage brokerage services. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Adnan Raza Chowdhury is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo and Amazon prior to his current roles. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Nicholas Aubin is a financial professional with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked with NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a golf caddy since 2013. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with diverse program options.

Michael Sparago is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services Inc. 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 provides a broad range of capital markets services.

Andrew Kevlahan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in a retail fish market and café, a wholesale fish sales business, and a personal-use fishing yacht with potential future charters. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and integrates research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party analytics in its investment approach.

Jonathan Jaeger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Summit Financial Consultants and RBC Capital Markets. He is also licensed as an insurance agent and sells term, permanent, and long-term care insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

John Ciavarelli is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has experience working with a diverse client base, including individuals who prefer a self-directed approach to financial planning. John focuses on helping clients gain clarity and confidence in their financial decisions by taking a personalized approach that involves listening closely to the client's goals and collaborating to develop tailored strategies. Prior to his current role, John worked as a Financial Advisor at Vanguard from 2021 to 2025, and as a Retirement Specialist at Vanguard from 2019 to 2021. His earlier experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Private Bank as a Wealth Management Analyst from 2015 to 2018 and as a Client Service Associate from 2013 to 2015. Outside of his professional work, John has interests in concerts, fitness, food, football, museums, and traveling.

Angel Sanchez is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he helps individuals, families, and business owners build, manage, and protect their wealth. He adopts a personalized approach by understanding what matters most to each client and aligning financial strategies to their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His services include investment guidance, retirement planning, and preparation for unexpected life events. He also works with business owners to design and optimize retirement plans, improve fiduciary governance, and create tax-efficient strategies. Angel holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation, along with Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) credentials. He has attended Montclair State University and earned a High School Diploma from Passaic High School. Fluent in English and Spanish, he has over 20 years of experience working with clients and connecting them to a comprehensive range of financial resources through Merrill and Bank of America. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Northern New Jersey, Angel lives there with his wife and three sons. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys sports, traveling, and spending time with his family.