Michael Nelson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in various roles including positions at Door Dash and in landscaping and food service. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers.

Piotr Galus is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Tatra Properties, LLC, a property management business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jordan Toma is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 65 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2013 and was with Pruco Securities, LLC from 2013 to 2024 before joining LPL Enterprise. Outside of his advisory work, Jordan provides speaking engagements and workshops to schools and organizations through a separate business, I’m Just A Kid With An IEP LLC. LPL Enterprise, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs model-driven investment implementation and provides access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Gary Nesta is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with five years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations as well as a Series 66 license. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2020, he worked in various roles including positions at Retro Fitness and Ramapo College of New Jersey. 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, utilizing firm-approved software tools to deliver written recommendations as part of annual, collaborative planning engagements.

Karen Stark is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Chester, NJ. She works with individuals, families, women, and business owners to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their short-term and long-term goals. Karen’s approach emphasizes understanding each client's unique circumstances and priorities to create cohesive wealth management plans. Her focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, retirement income, and supporting women in wealth. Karen holds professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned an MBA in Finance from St. John's University and a Bachelor's degree from Syracuse University. Karen is involved in her community through the Rockaway Valley Garden Club and St. Cecilia Church. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, reading, and practicing yoga.

Paul Mandel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including work at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include financial planning, investment management, and various specialized strategies.

Mark Livingston is a Senior Financial Advisor with 43 years of experience managing assets for wealthy individuals and non-profit organizations. He works to thoroughly understand his clients' financial needs and aligns resources to help them meet or exceed their goals. Mark assists clients in evaluating near-term concerns, planning for long-term objectives, and developing personalized financial strategies. His client focus includes family wealth management, services for endowments, foundations, non-profits, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and socially responsible investing. Mark holds the designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and completed a certificate program at Paul Smith's College. Mark is involved in community activities, including mentoring the Morristown High School Investment Club and serving as Warden at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Essex Fells, New Jersey. He has coached the Denville Blue Knights hockey team, served as chair of the construction committee at the Convent of St. John Baptist in Mendham, New Jersey, and is a member of the Park Avenue Club.

Salal Shaikh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022. His prior work experience includes roles at HR Directions, Prime Now LLC, and teaching at the middle and high school levels. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery, utilizing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Michael Graham is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015, including three years at Morgan Stanley Services Group, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s advisory approach incorporates structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Richard Friaglia is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2013. Friaglia serves as a board member for Hudson Community Enterprises, a nonprofit organization, and also works as an agent involved in the sales and service of individual and group health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, utilizing firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes.

Gerard Luciano is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a wider range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Erol Kececi is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor firm, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of an LLC involved in real estate opportunities. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a variety of investment models and third-party managers, offering access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

William Shinners is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes nearly two decades at Morgan Stanley and multiple roles at wealth management firms prior to joining Raymond James in 2019. He also serves as Branch Manager and is involved in business development as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes advanced analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized municipal advisory services and innovative employer retirement plan consulting.

Alexander Vasilantone Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. 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 wide range of financial planning and investment management services, supported by a large network of advisors and various advisory platforms.

Angela Von Spreckelsen is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2020 and was previously with Merrill from 2009 to 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of K and A Von Realty LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and tailors investment strategies based on clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers.

Gregory Carafello is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including First Republic Investment Management, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he is a partner and owner of a privately held ski resort. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Mark Feldman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in direct sales for Senor Sangria, promoting a line of flavored wines. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, with notable activities in affiliated insurance and trust services.

Irina Shante is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 33 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1993, including a long tenure at Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in property and casualty insurance related to auto, condo, and umbrella coverage through Plymouth Rock. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Jake Powelson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Quickcheck and Best Cellars Wine and Spirits. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment strategies developed by internal and third-party portfolio strategists and offers financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party managers.

Ronald Garutti Jr. is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with over 31 years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Financial and previously held roles at Cetera and Securian Financial Services. In addition to his advisory duties, he is involved in selling life, disability, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.