James Stein is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 44 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Stein holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports. The firm supports a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Guy Fernald is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a ChFC® designation and the Series 66 license, and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax and 1st Global prior to joining Cetera in 2025. In addition to his role at Cetera, he serves as a financial advisor with Nisivoccia LLP and Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options through a multi-manager platform and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary program structures across various custodial relationships.

Jason Hollowell is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank since 2017, following prior roles at PNC Investments LLC and PNC Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm integrates advisory services with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Danny Izquierdo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other institutional investors.

Lawrence Marciano III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., The Investment Center Inc, and IC Advisory Services Inc. He is involved with Prestige Family Wealth Advisors, providing tax preparation and accounting services related to investments. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Brendan Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Steward Partners Global Advisory LLC and has experience in various roles outside the financial industry. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines algorithmic automation with personalized reviews to deliver tailored retirement income advice.

Edward Giblin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has prior experience with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Resources. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the John J. Giblin Civic Association and is involved in insurance brokerage through Giblin Financial, LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and offers various programs including educational seminars and event-driven planning services.

Ralph Courtland is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors. He has worked in various roles within Wells Fargo firms since 2009. Outside of advising, he teaches financial management courses at Marist College and delivers Series 65 prep instruction, in addition to writing articles for Mises.org. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that include niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Adam Tett is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s platform, providing access to a wide range of investment products and services.

Mariam Kikilashvili is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she held positions at Bank of America, Allstate Insurance, and State Farm Insurance. Outside of financial services, she has worked with Amazon Flex. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Christopher Falconer is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, providing comprehensive financial services to a diverse clientele including corporate executives, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. With over 25 years in the financial services industry, he focuses on delivering personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' unique needs, goals, and family dynamics. His areas of expertise encompass investment management, concentrated stock holdings risk management, retirement planning, insurance and risk management, lending and liability management, estate planning, and trust services. Christopher holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc., as well as the CHARTERED FINANCIAL CONSULTANT (ChFC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He has also completed accredited certificate programs from Fairleigh Dickinson University and the American College of Financial Service. His registrations include Series 7, Series 31, Series 65, and Series 66 with FINRA. Beyond his professional commitments, Christopher is actively involved in his local church and community, including participation in the Heredity Spastic Paraplegia Foundation. He integrates his personal philosophy of understanding clients' life priorities into his practice, working to create strategies that align with their values and long-term visions. In his personal life, Christopher enjoys football, reading, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Matthew Coughlin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018, with prior roles at PNC Investments, Santander Bank, Santander Securities, and TD Ameritrade. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Paul Modafferi is a Senior Financial Advisor specializing in family wealth management. He works with clients to create personalized financial strategies that reflect their unique goals and adapt to changing market conditions. Paul draws upon the investment insights of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the banking solutions of Bank of America to provide comprehensive guidance across areas such as education planning, legacy planning, retirement income, and tax minimization. With a focus on understanding clients’ financial situations and priorities, Paul begins each relationship by identifying key objectives and customizing approaches accordingly. He employs tools like Merrill’s Investment Personality Assessment to better tailor investment strategies. Paul holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Centenary University. Paul follows Merrill’s tradition of community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys football, golfing, hiking, music, reading, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Richard Gaba is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2005. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationally registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and financial planning services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Jan Sedlacek is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 50 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Securities America, Inc. and Penn Mutual. Sedlacek is also president of Cornerstone Financial Group, Inc., where he has been involved in insurance sales since 1976. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory platforms and provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services featuring advanced asset-allocation tools and access to third-party money managers.

Damien Paumi is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has held roles at Avantax Investment Services and Nisivoccia LLP. Paumi serves as President of The 200 Club of Morris County, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Dinesh Mahtani is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in selling loan products and home security and automation referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through Pershing, focusing its services primarily on individual rather than institutional clients.

David Berntsen is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 38 years of experience in the wealth management field. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and portfolio management services. David works closely with clients to examine various financial documents and understand family dynamics to deliver tailored advice and guidance. Throughout his career, David has worked for an institutional bond broker and other prominent wealth management firms before joining Merrill in 2014 along with his team members. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Ramapo College and the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. A native of Allendale, New Jersey, David resides with his family in Chester, New York. His personal interests include sailing, biking, skiing, golf, and fly-fishing.

Connor Geary is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with the Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wintrust Life Finance and Albertsons Companies, as well as academic and community involvement at Fairfield University and Lavallette Beach Patrol. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing research and model portfolios from multiple sources and incorporating both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Robert Jannicelli is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has concurrently worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.