Christopher Stryker Jr. is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab since 2021. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at TDAmeritrade for 12 years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 solutions supported by centralized supervisory and custody functions.

John Bucsek is a CFP® professional with 41 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 15 years at METLIFE Securities Inc. Bucsek is an owner of several insurance-related LLCs, serves on the Board of Trustees for GAMA focusing on research and education in financial leadership, and is also an author. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning, asset management, and educational services to individuals, business owners, and nonprofit entities. The firm offers collaborative annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and generally recommends investment strategies rather than specific products.

Brunilda Fullowan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 12 years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Matthew Goetz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Marquis Wealth Management Group, Advocate Radiation Oncology, and Florida Gulf Coast University. Goetz has also been involved with small business ventures such as Three Resch Kids LLC and Tacos and Tequila Cantina. 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 combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a dedicated manager solutions team.

Austin Mayhew is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2017. His work also includes a prior position at Quinnipiac University. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The advisory process uses centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Anisha Mahajan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Allianz Global Investors and MetLife Investment Management before joining Edward Jones. Outside of advising, she is involved in venture capital and healthcare technology initiatives, including investments in early-stage healthcare companies and women's health ventures, as well as participation in a South Asian movie production company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large nationwide presence of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jennifer Adamec is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2010. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Monteleone is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 15 years, as well as various roles within Northwestern Mutual. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports, emphasizing managed accounts and utilizing algorithmic tools reviewed by a dedicated oversight committee.

John Benton Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1986 and was affiliated with Pruco Securities, LLC. from 1986 to 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach primarily involves model-driven portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Michelle May is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 1999, currently serving as a financial advisor in Lebanon, NJ. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis.

Ronald Portnoi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo entities since 2016 and has ownership interests in investment-related firms HUB Advisors LLC and RBP Financial Services LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and offers tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Michael Tormey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Santander Securities, Guardian Life, Equitable Advisors, and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a driver for both Lyft and Uber. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing various portfolio strategies and technology tools to support its extensive network of over 22,800 advisors.

Alex Lospinoso is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he was associated with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over a decade. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Executive Director of the Linden Economic Development Corporation, focusing on economic development initiatives in the City of Linden, NJ. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Paul Dorsey is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2018, he worked at Bank of the West and BancWest Investment Services from 2013 to 2018. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Sara Brown is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2005. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, including both non‑high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Samantha Marino is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Staten Island, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles within the Belvedere Club, Belvedere Hospitality Group LLC, and Darden Restaurants, Inc. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory program.

Justin Steele is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and 66 credentials and having 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Janus Management Holdings Corp and Merrill. He is also the principal of Paradigm Wealth Advisory LLC, an independent registered investment advisor. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a range of financial planning and investment management solutions.

Michael Volpe is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MBSC Securities Corporation and BNY Mellon Securities Corporation. He operates as a DSO-licensed financial advisor selling insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Douglas Eizen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Securities since 2010 and with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research, utilizing a forward-looking approach to build model asset allocations.

John Masotti is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. He has ownership interests in HUB ADVISORS, LLC and JRM FINANCIAL SERVICES, both investment-related businesses. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products, providing varied planning options through a network of financial advisors.