Michael Derosa is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services. Additionally, he operates THE FENNELL GROUP and FENNELL FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS as dba entities for Cetera and serves as a notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Zubair Mohammed is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Yonkers, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at David Lerner Associate Inc. and GTBank. Outside of his advisory work, he also works as an Uber driver on weekends. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mark Lindberg Sr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency for several decades. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates a tax preparation and accounting business. Cetera is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform.

Maria Myers is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill, where she has worked since 1989. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ajet Metaliaj is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Webster Bank, Key Investment Services LLC, Citi, and KeyBank. 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.

John Coyle is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He worked at TD Waterhouse Investor Services Inc. for 19 years before joining Raymond James & Associates in 2021. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering various financial planning and consulting services primarily through non-discretionary relationships.

Kenneth Montal is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 16 years before joining Raymond James in 2026. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional entities, and municipal organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and specialized advisory services.

Karen Podwyszynski is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Miles Kath is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2023. His prior work experience includes roles at ADP LLC, Homestar Builder Inc, MedMen, and the University of Southern California. 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 employs a model-driven investment approach utilizing portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and offers services such as financial planning, access to asset managers, and trustee services.

Zsuzsanna Vivino is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2008, transitioning to Bank of America, N.A. in 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a uniform coordinator for a nonprofit soccer organization in Wayne, New Jersey. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Timothy Blair is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to develop personalized investment strategies tailored to their unique financial goals. His areas of expertise include executive compensation, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and individual and corporate investment strategies. Timothy holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned his high school diploma/GED from Ramapo College. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Timothy is involved with the Food Bank of New Jersey and participates in the Montclair Norsemen Rugby Club. His personal interests include adventure sports, baseball, football, hiking, ice hockey, music, scuba diving, skydiving, swimming, and volleyball.

Michael Parisi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at prominent firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, TIAA, TD Ameritrade, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research, and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks in their recommendations.

Ralph Diaz is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in the summer of 1991 and has since accumulated over 25 years of experience. Ralph offers expertise in areas such as college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Rutgers University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Ralph focuses on assisting clients with defining their financial goals and designing investment strategies that align with their risk profiles and objectives. Outside of his professional pursuits, Ralph is involved with the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, serving on its Board of Directors. He enjoys photography, skiing, traveling, writing, and spending time with his family, which includes his wife, Karen, and their two children.

Rocco Degregorio is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2022. Prior to his advisory role, Degregorio spent nine years employed at Glass Gardens and ShopRite of Paramus. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management or institutional advisory mandates.

Arthur Vicente is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at KeyBank, Key Investment Services LLC, and Sterling National Bank. He is currently based in Westwood, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Bain is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cresskill, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013 and also operates Michael Bain, Esq. since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Music Speaks LLC, a music education business, where he handles accounting and bookkeeping. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors.

Keith Dolin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2009. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America N.A., Ust Financial Services Corp., and Us Trust Company of New York. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and other entities.

Robert Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling group life and disability insurance products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, incorporating portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and it offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and insurance-related services.

Daniel Solazzo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MSI Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Solazzo is an independent insurance agent and coaches youth lacrosse. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, delivering collaborative, goal-focused advice without discretionary investment management.

Jill Cooper is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. She is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, American General Securities, and other financial services firms. In addition to her advisory work, she is a member of JBC Consulting LLC, which focuses on the sale of group and individual insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of clients including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, and corporate entities. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, employing a multi-advisor platform to deliver various financial planning and investment management programs.