Evan Metz is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2025, he was the sole proprietor and general manager of Pink Skirt Desserts, a bakery, from 2021 to 2025. 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 across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Matthew Mattia is a financial advisor with Merrill in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011. 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 strategies managed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Carmine De San is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Rangemaster for Cub Scouts BB Guns and Archery with the Boy Scouts of America Patriots Path Council, volunteering approximately three hours per month. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a range of third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Anthony Russo is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping individuals and families define their financial priorities and build tailored investment strategies to support those goals. With more than 35 years of experience in financial services, Anthony focuses on providing clarity and perspective during times of uncertainty. His approach is collaborative, emphasizing thoughtful decision-making aligned with clients' goals, timelines, and overall financial pictures. Anthony's expertise extends beyond investments to retirement planning, Social Security decisions, major purchases, and legacy and estate considerations. He holds professional designations including Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's degree from the University at Binghamton and a Master's degree from Fordham University. Residing in Garden City, NY, Anthony and his wife have five children. He is active in his community, coaching soccer and volunteering at his parish church. Outside of work, Anthony enjoys running, biking, hiking, skiing, and following sports such as baseball, ice hockey, and college basketball.

Jeff Rainess is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2026. He has previously worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2026 and served as a Registered Financial Advisor at Park Avenue Securities from 2018 to 2024. Jeff focuses on empowering clients to achieve financial security by building trusted partnerships and simplifying complex financial planning, utilizing Fidelity's resources. His approach integrates his background as both a coach and an advisor, emphasizing that long-term financial success requires discipline and collaboration. Jeff's planning process is designed to provide clients with guidance at every step. He has lived in Monmouth County for over 25 years and has been married for more than 20 years, with three children. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jeff engages in family activities and enjoys fishing, fitness, football, golf, and spending time with his pets.

Stuart Kern is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at James Alexander Inc, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and several mortgage companies. Kern is based in Princeton, NJ. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment process.

Richard Oring is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been affiliated with New Century Financial Group, LLC since 2003. Oring serves as a trustee for a charitable remainder unitrust and holds leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, including vice president and treasurer positions at Congregation Beth El. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to various investment platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and multiple investment vehicles to construct portfolios tailored to client needs.

Scott Janusz is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Lifetouch NSS for 14 years. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and institutions.

Andrew Minard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, Evermore Global Advisors, Brookline Capital Markets, and Capitals Circle Group. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Frank Connelly is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Freehold, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank for a combined total of 15 years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with diversified investment approaches and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Michael Gould is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edison, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Doran is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping clients develop personalized financial strategies to pursue their goals. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from Kings College and has earned several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His approach centers on uncovering what matters to clients and their families to create strategies tailored to their financial objectives. Outside of his professional work, John enjoys boating, fishing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Anthony Roman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tyler Aportela is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2021. His prior work history includes roles at Monmouth University and Jenkinson's Boardwalk. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients such as pension plans and charitable organizations.

Andrew Greenberg is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2022 and prior experience at First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. and First Allied Securities Inc. He is an independent contractor with LPA Strategic Capital. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers, accommodating a range of investment program structures.

Andrew Riviello is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC in Somerville, NJ. He has held roles at OSAIC since 2024 and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and MassMutual. Outside of his advisory work, he is also licensed as an insurance agent. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm integrates brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, unified managed accounts, and access to third-party money managers.

Harpartap Boyal is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to help them achieve these objectives. He provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolios as clients' situations evolve. Harpartap holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers. His approach focuses on managing the complexities involved in financial planning, including aspects such as retirement, college funding, eldercare, and healthcare needs.

Nina Zelaya is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Iselin, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services including retirement, education, and specialized planning areas, using Wells Fargo’s research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Michael Fasano is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Vector Marketing, Bill Vinces Bridgewater Acura, Fullerton Ford, Shoprite of Flemington, and Hunterdon Central Regional High School. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kanisha Scott is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and with three years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2022 and previously was employed by the University of Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia Department of Revenue. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed as a bartender with Profit Legends Hospitality LLC. 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 strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.