Michael Cardali is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2018, he was self-employed for one year and worked at Axa Advisors, LLC for two years. He also serves as a principal and consultant in general business management, information technology, and the automotive retail service industry. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that integrates advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services according to client goals and risk tolerance.

Stephen Vecchione is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and has been with MassMutual and its subsidiary MML Investors Services since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as the owner of Statera Advisors, LLC, which offers various life and health insurance products. MML Investors Services, LLC 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, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning and offering specialized services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Paul Ciavarella is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, Securian Financial Services, Forest Financial Group, Guardian, and Park Ave Securities. Outside of financial services, he is an independent contractor in the service industry and serves on the advisory board of the Wayne Lions Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of investment programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party money managers.

Elizabeth Camp is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and within Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including 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 financial planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Dorana Brunhammer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2011 and also operates Handmade Events, LLC, a company that provides handmade decorations and premium gifts for large events. Additionally, she has been involved with the American Red Cross since 2001. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Thomas Gibbons is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 30 years of experience in personalized investment planning and retirement services. He holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations, licenses for Life, Accident, and Health Insurance and Variable Annuities, and is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) Practitioner. His expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Thomas earned a Bachelor's Degree from Seton Hall University and has developed a client service model based on integrity, objective advice, attention to detail, and a strong focus on each client's unique financial needs. He provides integrated wealth management, planning, and retirement services to individuals, families, and small businesses, helping clients pursue their long-term financial goals through personalized strategies. Outside of his professional role, Thomas is actively involved in his local community. He has served on various non-profit boards and volunteered in activities including coaching youth sports such as baseball, basketball, and softball, participating in community soup kitchens, Habitat for Humanity, and serving as a swim team parent and league official. He shares an interest in athletics and physical fitness with his wife and two children, strengthening family bonds through regular exercise together.

Nicholas Salamone is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm provides tailored financial planning and a range of investment services supported by firm-approved planning tools and resources.

John Mazza is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in water extraction and mold remediation activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Brian Irving is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 48 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked for 16 years at Triad Advisors, Inc. He is also the owner of Brybeck Financial, a financial planning and investment advising business he founded in 1985, and provides life insurance settlement services through Highland Brokerage. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms to provide tailored portfolio management solutions.

Carol Alania is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years at Morgan Stanley and 11 years of industry experience overall. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Mark Serby is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Serby holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and integrates both in-house and third-party managers to implement portfolios.

Joanne Yanogacio is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a financial planning process based on structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Donna Brower is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Allied Wealth Partners and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. She volunteers with the Parkinson Disease Foundation and is a member of the Parsippany Chamber of Commerce, serving on its membership committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, 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.

Geoffrey Stubbs is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth planning services that include retirement and education planning. He focuses on assisting clients with investment management as well as related financial concerns such as insurance, tax minimization strategies, and estate planning. His client expertise covers a range of areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment finances, and managing new wealth. Geoffrey holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Ottawa and an MBA in finance from Queen's University. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He began his career as an industry analyst in Ottawa before joining Merrill Lynch Canada in 1983, later transferring to the Morristown/Florham Park office in New Jersey. His wealth management approach emphasizes personalized, high-touch service and building long-term client relationships nationwide. Outside of his professional work, Geoffrey is engaged in community volunteerism in line with the Merrill tradition. He enjoys outdoor activities including adventure sports, hiking, and skiing, and values spending time with his family. His personal philosophy centers on collaborating one-on-one with clients to develop tailored financial strategies aimed at helping them achieve their long-term goals.

Bryan Weiner is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

David Petrie is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Stifel in Morristown, NJ, with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2015. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Michele Hakes is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent seven years with MetLife Securities. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in property and casualty, health, and group health insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Zhicheng Xin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018, following six years at the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board. Xin holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and models to support client outcomes.

John Shaw III is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 1998, concurrently serving 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Frank is a CFP® with over 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a silent partner in a family-owned sugaring business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services through a range of investment strategies and affiliated research.