Jeffrey Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and has concurrent roles with Invest Financial Corporation and Affinity Federal Credit Union. 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 offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Eric Birnbaum is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to understanding clients' goals, dreams, and aspirations. Eric emphasizes educating clients by simplifying complex financial concepts, aiming to build strong relationships based on confidence and trust that provide clients with peace of mind and fulfillment. Eric has extensive experience in the financial services industry, with a career spanning over two decades. Prior to his current role, he served as Assistant Branch Manager and Branch Service Manager at Fidelity Investments, and held various positions at New England Securities, including Operations Manager and Managing Associate. He began his career as a Financial Representative at First Investors. Outside of his professional work, Eric enjoys comedy, family activities, spending time at the lake, music, outdoor adventures, and parenthood.

Theresa Kroom is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 2005. She holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory work, she sells homemade crafts as a proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools.

Brian Norton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2020 and was previously with UBS from 2016 to 2020. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a referee for a recreational sports league in Hoboken, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools.

Erica Metz is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. She previously worked at Boston Private before joining Raymond James in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Money At Work LLC, a client-focused financial services business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored recommendations through detailed client assessments and a variety of implementation options.

Alec Hardy is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and having nine years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously worked at MSI Financial Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, Hardy is an independent insurance agent selling fixed 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved analysis tools.

Nina Derosa is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of experience in the industry. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Anthony Curcio is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He also serves as a trustee for APC Capital Corp's 401(k) plan. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that cover retirement, education, risk management, and specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. Advisors develop tailored recommendations using firm research and planning tools, with implementation options available through brokerage or advisory programs.

Oleg Zaytsev is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has prior experience as a Financial Advisor at PNC Investments in 2023 and served as a Senior Financial Consultant at E*TRADE From Morgan Stanley from 2012 to 2023. His professional focus is on providing tailored financial consulting services that align with clients' changing life circumstances and financial goals. Throughout his career, Oleg has partnered with clients to help them stay on track with their financial aspirations. His approach emphasizes collaboration and personalized strategies to meet individual needs. Outside of his professional work, Oleg's personal interests include activities such as beach outings, fitness, lake visits, skiing, and swimming.

Justin Bowers is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Bedminster, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, with a notable emphasis on public finance and municipal work, alongside institutional consulting services.

Christopher Conroy is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in film production, specifically a Netflix movie project titled "Little Brother." UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm delivers advisory work through a network of financial advisors who tailor plans using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Walter Menendez is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2008. 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 provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by centralized supervisory and custody functions.

Christopher Colvin is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at HSBC Securities and Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer treasurer for a local Girl Scouts troop. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning and asset management services to individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering access to numerous third-party asset managers and tailored advisory programs.

Richard Armitt is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lebanon, NJ, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merck and Johnson & Johnson. In addition to his advisory duties, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related service referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Joseph De Marzo is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 2006, beginning his career in the Operations area where he developed an understanding of Merrill's resources. He later transitioned to a Financial Advisor role, focusing on serving families, individuals, and business owners by simplifying the complexities of their financial lives. Joseph partners with a team of Merrill specialists to provide strategies in areas such as long-term financial planning, trust and estate services, insurance solutions, retirement planning, and wealth management banking, mortgage, and credit services through Bank of America. Joseph holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairfield University earned in 2005 and a Master of Business Administration from Seton Hall University completed in 2010. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Residing in Madison, New Jersey, Joseph is a fourth-generation resident. He volunteers as an Auxiliary Officer for the Madison Police Department and serves as the head coach of the Madison Junior Football varsity team. He is also a fan of New York Giants football.

Brian Sweatt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and managing his own firm, Sweatt & Walters Associates LLC, since 1985. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Antonia Arena is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients primarily in the Morristown and Short Hills area. Since beginning her career in the industry in January 2020, Antonia has developed expertise in investment management, retirement planning, and estate planning. She supports individuals, families, and business owners in achieving their financial goals through personalized strategies that incorporate their unique perspectives and priorities. Antonia is also a member of Merrill’s Christian Advisor Group, where she integrates ethical and faith-based principles into her advisory practice. Antonia holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Ramapo College, where she was actively involved in the Ramapo Investment Club and serves on the Ramapo Alumni Business Board. She has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). In addition to her financial advisory role, Antonia operates a high-end clothing resale business on Poshmark. Raised in Holmdel, New Jersey, she contributes to the community through involvement with the organization Hope For Children. Outside of her professional work, Antonia enjoys a range of activities including bowling, cooking, football, hiking, music, painting, running, soccer, spending time with family, and yoga. Her approach to financial advising emphasizes transparency and simplicity, aiming to make wealth planning an accessible and engaging process for her clients.

Debra Downs is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. She is also involved in the insurance sector through activities related to property, casualty, health, and disability insurance. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, third-party asset management, and access to a broad range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform that combines advisory services with insurance and lending programs.

Stephen Bernstein is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Stefan Papoutsoglou is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he is a certified public accountant and proprietor at Omega Wealth Management, providing tax preparation and financial services. He also works as a tax accountant for Merck & Co. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets.