Erik Wehner is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Carmine Anzalone III. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered SEC investment adviser and broker-dealer model.

Thomas Gawron is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC from 2017 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in other insurance-related activities, including Professional Group Plans and Affiliated Physicians & Employers Health Plan. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, primarily delivering solutions through program sponsors and third-party managers.

Kambiz Amirzafari is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with MacLean Agency, LLC, where he sells non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Timothy Mol is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Raymond James Financial Services, Lakeland Financial Services, and Specific Solutions. He has been involved with the Netherlands Reformed Christian School for over a decade. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Brian Prusicki is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has been with Merrill since 2005. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Lawrence Lawson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2020. Outside his advisory role, Lawson serves as chairman of the Fredon Township Environmental Commission and president of the Fredon Volunteer Fire Company, as well as acting as a charter organization representative for a local scout troop. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Bertolini is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He is also employed at Westfield CPAs, where he provides investment-related services outside of his advisory role. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Douglas Phillips is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at Foresters Financial and its advisory subsidiaries from 2011 to 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Duncan Roberts is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Brookfield Properties and KPMG LLP. Prior to his financial career, he was involved in various roles including at Clemson University Intramural Sports and Fiddlers Elbow Country Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Matthew Park is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Ic Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Daniel Sopher is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has worked previously at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services. His business activities include operating Sopher Financial Group as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Brett Basarab is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. His background includes various roles before joining the firm in 2026, including positions at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp and Cedar Hill Golf and Country Club. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through a model that emphasizes LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Donald Marvel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and was previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers, utilizing a hybrid referral and implementation model.

Michele Cerrato Mannino is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, holding the position of Senior Vice President. With over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, she specializes in serving high-net-worth individuals, corporations, foundations, and pension accounts. Michele’s expertise includes portfolio management, philanthropic planning, family wealth management strategies, corporate executive services, retirement planning, and college education planning. She is a qualified Senior Portfolio Advisor who guides clients through personalized strategies incorporating Merrill or approved third-party investment managers' offerings to help achieve both short- and long-term financial goals. Michele holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Administrative Sciences from Montclair State University and an MBA in Corporate Finance from Monmouth University. She has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and focuses on a goals-based wealth management approach to address complex financial needs. Michele often collaborates with a team of Merrill specialists, particularly for retirement and estate planning matters. Since November 2021, she has worked alongside her son, Christopher, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, enhancing her practice through their partnership. Outside of her professional work, Michele is an active community member, having served as a board member of the League of Women Voters. She is also a catechist at the Church of St. Helen in Westfield, New Jersey, where she resides with her husband, Steve. Michele’s personal interests include cooking, reading, sewing, tennis, watching movies, and spending time with her family.

Brian Kaplan is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, serving in various roles including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Brian worked as Vice President Financial Advisor at Chase Investments Services Corp. and as a Municipal Bond Specialist at Hennion and Walsh, Inc. With over 17 years of experience in the financial industry, Brian focuses on helping clients develop straightforward financial plans tailored to their individual goals. He collaborates with clients to educate them on financial concepts and create efficient, structured plans aimed at achieving both long and short term financial objectives. Brian holds a California Insurance License.

Thomas Cooper is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including KPMG, Joe Pops, and Barclays. Outside of his advisory role, Cooper is employed by KPMG in a non-investment-related capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Eric Ebisch is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to his role at Equitable Advisors, he held various positions including work with Johnston & Murphy, R.I.C.H. Planning, and involvement with the United Way of Passaic County. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, leveraging a delivery model that includes LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.

Earl Mckenzie is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2023. He previously worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC beginning in 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Mckenzie acts as an insurance agent offering fixed life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products, and serves as a volunteer member on the Monmouth County District Fee Arbitration Committee reviewing legal fee arbitration complaints. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Anthony Soeira is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has nine years of industry experience and has previously worked at Santander Securities, LLC, and Santander Bank, NA. He is also associated with M&T Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Michael Griffin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2010 and also works with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when making recommendations.