Viviana Lousado is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, Fidelity Investments, and Prudential Investment Management Services. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated operational structure, and multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Taylor Boorse is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Bridgewater, NJ. Boorse has been with Merrill since 2025 and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A., as well as holding various roles outside the financial industry including positions related to community organizations and education. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

Jayson Dowd is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for nine years before joining Merrill in 2022. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrew Moss is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Deloitte for two years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Anton Check is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2020. In his current role, he focuses on understanding clients' financial goals and collaborating with them to develop tailored financial plans using Fidelity's strategies and investment options. Anton brings extensive experience to his position, having worked as a Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA-CREF from 2014 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as a Financial Advisor at JP Morgan from 2012 to 2014 and at Morgan Stanley from 2010 to 2012. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial planning and wealth management. Outside of his professional work, Anton enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, fitness, exploring culinary experiences as a foodie, scuba diving, and snowboarding.

Sean Stodart is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Minnesota Life Insurance Co, Allied Wealth Partners, and Securian Financial Services. He is also engaged in an outside insurance business focusing on life, fixed annuities, disability, and long-term care products. 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, utilizing firm-approved software for goal analysis and recommending investment strategies without discretionary authority.

Brandon Coene is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab and affiliated entities since 2020, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Wells Fargo Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and supervisory operations.

Michael Hittner is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their short- and long-term financial goals and helps build customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. Prior to his current position, Michael served as a financial advisor at Merrill from 2011 to 2022. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his expertise in financial consulting and advising. Michael emphasizes forming strong relationships with his clients and their families, maintaining a deep level of trust, reliability, and competency throughout his professional practice.

Paul Stappas is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 47 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1992 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1991. He holds a Series 63 designation and owns a bookkeeping services business that provides referrals and general management. MassMutual Investors Services operates as 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, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

James Swanton is a CFP® certificant with 10 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Clinton BNI networking group in Clinton, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Elizabeth Coronato is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2011. The firm, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. Merrill offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Claudine Pinho is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2009. In addition to her advisory role, she is commissioned as a notary public. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and financial planning solutions.

Christopher Wagner is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by research and multiple portfolio management strategies.

Christopher Mazza is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at UBS and Oppenheimer & Co. Prior to his financial advisory career, he was involved in managing Griff's Place Sports Bar for seven years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools including Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Dominick Salvatore is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, Northeast Wealth Planners, Bank of America, and IBI Security Transport. He also has teaching experience at Rider University and Rowan College at Burlington County. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Manish Kakkar is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in East Brunswick, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in United Healthcare’s dental and health insurance business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs, utilizing a range of third-party advisory platforms and proprietary funds.

Jason De Tata is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Branchburg, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, MassMutual, Massey Morgan Financial Solutions, and KCD Financial, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with various investment strategies delivered through a large network of representatives.

Meghan Sutphen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., along with various positions outside the financial industry and involvement with local boards of education. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 when recommending investment strategies.

George Jenkins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and Private Portfolio Partners, LLC. He also offers clients Medicare Supplement Insurance through Martin Insurance Group. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Blum is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with earlier experience at Shearson dating back to 1987. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its advisory process.