Melvin Taylor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Short Hills, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Taylor is the author of several science fiction books and is involved in promoting his publications through related business ventures. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Owen Zukovich is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2014, including his current role starting in 2022. Prior to that, he was also associated with UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Richard Grube is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Annandale, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an elected official for the Clinton Township Republican Committee and is a committee member at Stanton Ridge Golf and Country Club. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a broad client base including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Harry Neufeld is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and RBC Capital Markets Corporation. He also serves as a power of attorney for his parents in investment-related matters. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Giselle Cantada is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sean Treanor is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for TD Ameritrade Inc. for 11 years before joining Charles Schwab in 2021. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Jung M Kim is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial product offerings, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Frederick Shropshire is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Edison, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 1996 and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of investment advising, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products as well as loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based strategies and selectively managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and custodians like BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing to implement investment models and maintains a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Lauren Lamartine is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 15 years before joining Raymond James Financial in 2019. Outside of advising, she is involved with Iron Ridge Wealth Management, where she supports day-to-day operations and client issue resolution. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis, modeling tools, and firm research to develop tailored financial plans.

Viviana Santiago is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. She also owns St James Wealth Management, a financial practice based in West Caldwell, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Irina Lovelace is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Webster Bank, Israel Discount Bank, and TIAA. Outside of her advisory work, she manages a residential rental property. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Andrew Fuentes is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Mid Atlantic Resource Group. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Arvind Sood is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Edison, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Sood serves as president of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin and consults for education and healthcare initiatives in India. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates dual registrations as an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

Vito Manno is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity, a role he has held since 2024. He has been a financial professional for over two decades, accumulating extensive experience across various roles in the financial services industry. Prior to his current position, he served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2024. His earlier positions include Retirement Education Specialist at Principal Financial Group from 2014 to 2020, Financial Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. in 2014, Financial Advisor at NFP Advisor Services from 2006 to 2014, and Financial Consultant at AXA Advisors from 2003 to 2006. Vito holds a degree in Finance and maintains a California Insurance License. Throughout his career, he has focused on building trusting relationships with clients by listening carefully to their needs, concerns, and goals. He aims to be a financial confidant who partners closely with clients and their families. Vito and his team are committed to earning trust and fostering collaboration with those they advise.

John Nasisi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hackettstown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals near or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines algorithmic and research-driven approaches to offer advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive institutional platform.

Mark Ruggiero is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in baseball and softball training and instruction as a partner. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with a focus on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Debbi Friedman Peters is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at SagePoint Financial, LPL Financial, SII Investments, and Rosenblum & Co. She also serves as Executive Vice President of Rosenblum Wealth Management and Jupiter Tax Center, where she oversees administrative functions and tax preparation services. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a broad network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management with access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Kyle Kuriloff is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is also engaged in outside insurance sales, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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 planning processes that utilize firm-approved software and deliver written recommendations.

Justin Taylor is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors in Chatham, NJ, having previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and UBS Financial Services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

John-Paul Tancona is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth management, retirement planning, and complex divorce financial analysis. He brings over 26 years of experience in the financial industry, including 19 years as a fixed income trader. John-Paul combines his institutional market background with personalized planning to assist clients in making informed financial decisions. His practice focuses on helping busy professionals and families align their current financial situation with their future goals, including college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. John-Paul and his team emphasize honesty, trust, and transparency, providing custom-managed strategies tailored to each client's unique needs. John-Paul holds a Bachelor's Degree from Villanova University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®). He is a founding member of the Sparta, NJ chapter for Stand for the Silent and serves on the Sparta Education Foundation board. Additionally, he is involved with the Lake Hopatcong Foundation and Our Lady of the Lake Church. In his personal time, he enjoys hiking, spending time with his family, playing tennis, and traveling.