Michele Hirsch is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she works with clients and their families to develop customized financial plans that address their unique needs, goals, and objectives. She joined Fidelity Investments in 2021 and has held several roles including Senior Representative, Relationship Manager, and currently Planning Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Michele held positions at Credit Suisse as Director and Vice President in Private Banking from 2000 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she was an Assistant Vice President in the Investment Services Group at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette from 1993 to 2000. Her experience spans private banking, investment services, and client relationship management, providing a foundation for her current role in financial planning.

Matthew Catania is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at MML Investors Services LLC since 2017 and has been affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains an active insurance agent position and owns an LLC established for consulting income. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative annual financial planning engagements utilizing firm-approved software and educates clients through seminars, with additional services including divorce planning and estate-settlement programs.

Jason Thieme is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. Prior to this position, he served as a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2026. In his leadership capacity, Jason is committed to helping associates maximize their potential by following a structured framework for success. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he has interests that include the beach, cars, fitness, pets, reading, and volunteering.

Henry Pozo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to this, he was associated with New Horizon Legacy Group LLC and Envios Sin Fronteras. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Bruce Perhach is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates and Investment Advisors Asset Management, LLC. 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 offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Brian Gaffney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2000. In addition to his advisory role, he has licensed activities related to non-variable insurance and has been involved in group health insurance sales. 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 offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Daniel Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors and holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at Equitable Advisors since 2021 and prior experience at Jersey Strong and Scarborough Fair. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Fitzpatrick Media LLC, a photography business. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of investment vehicles and third-party advisory platforms to deliver customized solutions.

Eileen Burns is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Avantax Investment Services Inc., and McLaughlin Financial Group. She is currently associated with Brendon Pierson Wealth Management and Brendon Pierson, Inc. alongside her position at Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.

Caroline Missak is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Merrill, where she has worked since 2016, bringing 13 years of industry experience. She is also the owner of Renewables Core, Inc., a marketing business focused on medical devices. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Pesini is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles in education at Lacey Township High School and Middle School, as well as positions at Kean University, Staples, and Ocean County College. He also managed a small business, Anthony's Pizza, from 2021 to 2023. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs a collaborative planning process using firm-approved software and offers specialized planning services such as divorce planning and estate-settlement programs.

Richard Widmer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Jalinski Advisor Group and TFS Securities, Inc., and serves as Vice President of TFS Mortgage Corp, overseeing operations in the mortgage industry. 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, and institutional investors.

William Yaegel is a financial advisor with Stifel in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007. Stifel serves a diverse clientele including individual, institutional, and municipal clients, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Todd Dotterweich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022, and previously spent nine years with Santander Securities, LLC and Santander Bank, NA. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data to support its investment strategies.

Joshua Blumensteel is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Mid Atlantic Resource Group and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in family-owned businesses, including Yesterday's Family Restaurant and New Vision Liquors LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, with more than 10,000 advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Nicole Flores is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Manasquan, NJ, with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2004 and is also the owner of a business named Stewarts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management, supported by proprietary research and model-based strategies.

Kaitlyn Kerr is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and has been with J.P. Morgan since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is a part-owner of Major League Pickleball, a professional pickleball tour in the United States. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program supported by centralized quantitative and qualitative due diligence.

Matthew Sura is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been in the financial industry since 2026. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Santander Bank, Citizens Bank, and TD Bank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports clients through various advisory programs.

Christopher Santopietro is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Scott Carone is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Point Pleasant, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to Equitable Advisors, he worked at AXA Advisors, LLC for six years. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses a range of advisory models, including third-party and proprietary programs, to tailor investment solutions based on client risk tolerance and preferences.

James Shea Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Oppenheimer & Co. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services using a broad range of planning areas and Wells Fargo’s research and tools.