Thomas Laporta is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Santander Securities, and Sovereign Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures across multiple custodial relationships.

Kyle Vitale is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2004 and was previously with WS Griffith Securities, Inc. from 2002 to 2004. He also serves in a fiduciary capacity outside of his investment-related activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services through a network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of investment solutions, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Patrick Rafferty is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and Primerica Advisors since 1989. In addition to his advisory work, he receives compensation for referrals related to home security, automation products, and home services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers, uses a tiered wrap fee structure, and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

John Geoghan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and was previously with UBS Financial Services from 1992 to 2025. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

John Bohinski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2023 and previously spent seven years with Cetera Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part owner of a property and casualty insurance agency and works as an agent selling title insurance, Medicare supplement plans, and other insurance products. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by technology tools and a broad array of non-advisory financial offerings.

John Larkin is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 1983 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, along 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Kurt Schroder is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he assists clients in managing their wealth by developing personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals. He leverages market insights from Merrill and the banking and lending capabilities of Bank of America to support clients in pursuing their long-term financial objectives. Kurt holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's degree from Baruch College. He is also committed to community involvement, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community participation.

Rosemary Neidermeyer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Christopher Warenkiewicz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor firm, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Outside of advising, he is a member of a local networking group in Manalapan, NJ. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and diverse asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Todd Gray is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY llc, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and investment programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Edward Band is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Banc of America Investment Services. He acts as a trustee for a charitable remainder trust associated with his family. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Courtenay Napoli is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Ranney School Parent Development Committee, focusing on peer and parent outreach and event coordination. 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. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gabriel Caponetto Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Kona Investment Group, Inc., where he participates in interior design and staging as part of a management committee. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management to tailor strategies based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Kenneth Chan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously spent four years at Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment options supported by research and advisor tools.

Thomas Blunda is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, and Credit Suisse First Boston LLC. 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 planning menu including cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, integrating advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Kathleen Monahan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in areas such as Divorce Transition Planning, Executive Compensation, Family Wealth Management Strategies, retirement planning, and socially responsible investing. Kathleen and her team focus on providing personalized client service and strive to deliver a comprehensive client experience built on trust and integrity. Her approach emphasizes educating clients to ensure they fully understand their investment strategies, with a focus on long-term asset allocation and diversification. Kathleen holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Montclair State University. Outside of her professional role, Kathleen resides in Cranford, NJ with her husband and their Bernedoodle, Molly. They enjoy hobbies such as golf, hiking, cooking, and reading. Kathleen also dedicates time to volunteering with local charities.

Edward Schreiber IV is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and recent industry experience. His background includes roles across diverse fields such as education and physical therapy, as well as involvement with Fresh Prints and WizCommerce. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides ongoing advice and written recommendation reports based on a combination of proprietary research and third-party data.

Steven Schifino is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2022 to 2025 and spent five years at AT&T prior to entering the financial sector. Schifino holds a Series 66 designation. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from internal and external sources to support diversified investment strategies.

Laura Bozek is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2011, with a one-year tenure at Santander Securities LLC in between. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as power of attorney for her father. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Quinn Im is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Quinn served at The Investment Center, Inc. and IC Advisory Services, Inc. He is also the sole proprietor of Charis Wealth Management and has maintained a personal interest in photography for over 25 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, combining scale with diverse non-advisory financial services.