Kim Stires is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 48 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she has a 33% ownership interest in an investment-related business based in Cedar Knolls, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Glenn Schunkewitz is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Chester, New Jersey. In his role, he works closely with clients to identify their financial security needs and develop tailored strategies to help achieve their goals. Glenn focuses on a range of wealth management areas, including estate planning, retirement income, cash flow planning, college education funding, liquidity management, and legacy planning. He prioritizes consistent long-term portfolio performance and draws on over 40 years of experience in the fixed-income markets, with particular expertise in municipal bonds. Since beginning his financial services career in 1982, Glenn has provided guidance to multiple generations of families, assisting with complex wealth management issues. He supports clients in coordinating retirement income streams from Social Security, pensions, and investment rollovers to help maintain their desired lifestyle. Additionally, Glenn acts as a central point of contact to integrate his clients' various financial advisors, promoting a comprehensive approach to wealth management. Glenn holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and business from Albright College and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is actively involved in professional and community organizations including the Bergen County Bicycle Club and the Peapack Gladstone Chamber of Commerce. Outside of work, Glenn enjoys biking, hiking, camping, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Sean Donnelly is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and J.P. Morgan affiliates since 2017. Donnelly is also employed by JPMorgan Bank, where he offers a range of banking products and services alongside his advisory role. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Melissa Norwicke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Leigh Baldwin & Co., LLC for ten years and has held other roles at PFS Partners, LLC and 1st Global Advisors Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is a notary in Stanhope, NJ. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting its large network of over 22,800 advisors.

John Regan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked in the music industry at Downtown Music for six years and at Venue Crawl for one year. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and proprietary financial models.

Suzanne Troiano is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Newton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1997. Outside of her advisory work, she is self-employed as an actor. Primerica Advisors primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates a wrap-fee asset management program that relies on model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Kenneth Vostal is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, and previously spent seven years at Citigroup Global Markets. He is part of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

William Clinton Jr. is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Barclays Capital, Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, Merrill, and other firms. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ellen Stuart is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of experience at the firm and prior experience working for school districts in Livingston and Chatham, New Jersey. She holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sara Jean De Palma is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she bartends on weekends at Lakeside Tavern and one night weekly at Muldoon's. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

James Caristia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously spent nine years with 1st Global Capital Corp. and 1st Global Advisors, Inc. He has been a managing member of Caristia, Kulsar & Wade, LLC since 1977. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Peyton Sardanis is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where they have been serving since 2025. Prior to this role, Peyton worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. In their current position, Peyton focuses on understanding clients' current and future financial goals to help them feel confident and comfortable in achieving those goals. They aim to build an open and collaborative relationship with clients, working as a team to reach financial objectives. Outside of their professional work, Peyton has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, outdoor adventures, parenthood, pets, and running.

Thomas Murphy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at several firms including Merrill, Bank of America, and UBS Financial Services. His career spans roles in multiple major financial institutions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools, including Monte Carlo simulations, as part of its financial planning process.

Brandon Hernandez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, PRUCO Securities, and Locust Point Capital. Prior to his financial industry career, he spent six years working in the Livingston School District. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Jed Glick is a CFA® charterholder based in Morristown, NJ, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Seelaus Asset Management, Ibex Wealth Advisors, and currently LPL Financial and Active Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he consults for OptMyCare, a healthcare IT company, advising on decks and valuations. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and utilizes both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Steve Grossbard is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 37 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, Steve is a self-defense coach and conducts self-defense seminars several times a month. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering a range of programs including wrap accounts and educational seminars.

Jingtong Zhi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2018 and returning in 2020, Jingtong held roles at Loyola University Maryland and American Eagle Outfitters. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large institution serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by the Global Investment Committee’s analyses and approved tools.

Michael Riley is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior firms include MSI Financial Services, Merrill, A. G. Edwards & Sons, and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a personal insurance business and serves as a trustee for an immediate family trust. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across the wealth spectrum, as well as institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment programs, including separately managed accounts and ERISA fiduciary services.

James King is a financial advisor at Stifel with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and worked at RBC Capital Markets for 15 years before joining Stifel in 2023. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach uses a proprietary methodology based on forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and planning analyses.

Robert Kaufman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2008 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. Kaufman holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.