Brandon Gioia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President and coach for the Franklin Lakes Little League Softball board. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors.

Daniel Montalvo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for Bank of America and Merrill for 10 years. He is currently based in Hackensack, NJ. 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 in its investment approach.

Harish Jashnani is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 14 years. 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 solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations across a broad range of products, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with an advisory approach tailored to plan objectives and demographics.

Elizabeth Goldsworthy is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds a Series 66 license and has 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 13 years before joining Charles Schwab in 2022. 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Anthony Fresella is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including American Portfolios Advisors, Equitable Advisors, and The Medicines Company. 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. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and various portfolio strategies.

William Hyde is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at GWN SECURITIES, Inc. and AXA Advisors, LLC. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable gift funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ruben Bakhash is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 1998 and has taught finance and CFP-related courses at Fairleigh Dickinson University since 2005. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed as an independent insurance agent selling fixed annuities and has experience as a mortgage broker. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from internal and third-party sources.

Adnan Raza Chowdhury is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo, Amazon, and Pier Sixty LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Nicholas Aubin is a financial professional with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked with NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a golf caddy since 2013. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with diverse program options.

Michael Sparago is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides a broad range of capital markets services.

Christopher Diratsouian is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2018, with prior experience at Axa Advisors and The College of New Jersey. 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 various third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Andrew Kevlahan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in a retail fish market and café, a wholesale fish sales business, and a personal fishing yacht with potential future charter activities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jonathan Jaeger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial located in Yonkers, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Summit Financial Consultants since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, Jaeger sells term, permanent, and long-term care insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting supported by research and technology-driven portfolio management options.

John Ciavarelli is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has experience working with a diverse client base, including individuals who prefer a self-directed approach to financial planning. John focuses on helping clients gain clarity and confidence in their financial decisions by taking a personalized approach that involves listening closely to the client's goals and collaborating to develop tailored strategies. Prior to his current role, John worked as a Financial Advisor at Vanguard from 2021 to 2025, and as a Retirement Specialist at Vanguard from 2019 to 2021. His earlier experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Private Bank as a Wealth Management Analyst from 2015 to 2018 and as a Client Service Associate from 2013 to 2015. Outside of his professional work, John has interests in concerts, fitness, food, football, museums, and traveling.

Angel Sanchez is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he helps individuals, families, and business owners build, manage, and protect their wealth. He adopts a personalized approach by understanding what matters most to each client and aligning financial strategies to their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His services include investment guidance, retirement planning, and preparation for unexpected life events. He also works with business owners to design and optimize retirement plans, improve fiduciary governance, and create tax-efficient strategies. Angel holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation, along with Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) credentials. He has attended Montclair State University and earned a High School Diploma from Passaic High School. Fluent in English and Spanish, he has over 20 years of experience working with clients and connecting them to a comprehensive range of financial resources through Merrill and Bank of America. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Northern New Jersey, Angel lives there with his wife and three sons. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys sports, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Michael Giandolfo is a financial professional with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2005 and also serves as president of his own accounting and tax services firm, Michael J. Giandolfo CPA PC. Outside of his advisory role, he manages this separate CPA practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to a broad range of portfolio management options and third-party managers.

Jennifer Anton serves as a Branch Leader, where she focuses on fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and client-centric growth. In this role, she empowers her team to deliver financial planning services. Prior to her current position, Jennifer worked as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2025 and as an Investment Consultant there from 2020 to 2021. Before joining Fidelity Investments, she was a Regional Private Banker in the Premier division at Wells Fargo from 2010 to 2020. Outside of her professional career, Jennifer has interests in beach activities, cooking and baking, fitness, horseback riding, parenthood, and traveling.

Michael Nigris Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at LPL Financial, LLC and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services and utilizes a range of asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various investment types.

Samuel Kerner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2018. Prior to that, he spent over two decades at Franklin/Templeton Distributors, Inc. Kerner also has sole proprietorship involvement in a rental property business in Hilton Head Island, SC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models to assist clients with their financial goals.

Brian Walsh is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Cetera since 2005. Walsh also owns and operates a tax services business providing tax resolution for small businesses, and he serves as president of a tax and accounting firm where he oversees a staff of accountants and tax preparers. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated model portfolios and third-party managers.