Hugo Bartell is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2001. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm uses a range of advisory models often implemented through third-party sponsors and offers services covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, alternative investments, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Kenneth Freelund is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He has held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm uses a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jason Wacaster is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2011. He holds a Series 66 license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and affiliated products supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Christopher Touma is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. In his current role, Christopher assists clients with holistic retirement planning and helps implement investment strategies tailored to their individual needs. He emphasizes taking the time to understand each client's unique goals to provide personalized financial guidance. Christopher's professional experience centers on investment consulting and financial representation, focusing on retirement planning and investment strategy implementation. Outside of work, he has interests in beach activities, boating, cars, fitness, and exploring food.

Geoffrey Cleveland Sr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, J.P. Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo Advisors, RBC Capital Markets, and Ferris, Baker Watts. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Eddie Jimenez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2008, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Andrew Tomaino is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS Financial Services and Charles Schwab since 2022, with earlier experience in education and the food service industry. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, financial planning, and custody services within a large, integrated operational structure.

Kareena Gupta is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and The George Washington University. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Africa Becerra is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2022 and was previously employed by Bank of America, N.A. from 2008 to 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 strategies, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Todd Kohlhepp is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Short Hills, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been working in the financial industry since 2026, with prior experience at LPL Enterprise LLC and a diverse background including roles at DoorDash and Mathematica. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with implementation options through multiple brokerage and advisory programs.

Chi Hong Chu is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2022, he worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for six years. Outside of advising, Chu serves as president and owner of several business entities and is the author of "The Retirement Pitfall." Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing a range of portfolio management options and proprietary as well as third-party strategies.

Patrick Defeciani is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked in roles at Prisco Hot Tubs and the Town of Clarkstown. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jason Genovese is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and JPMorgan Securities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and participation in a wrap portfolio program.

Jeremy Westaway is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Arthurs Tavern and Scimedx Corporation, and has experience in academic and agricultural roles. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income, Social Security, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise.

Gary Tantleff is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 36 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, tailored investment solutions.

Jack Destefano is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by providing managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution services. The firm offers multiple investment program strategies governed by its CIO and platform oversight, with a focus on manager selection, tax-efficient solutions, and integration with Bank of America’s broader banking and capital markets platform.

Craig Sjonell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Scotch Plains, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held positions at Sagepoint Financial, OSAIC Services, and Sunamerica Securities. He is also a Notary Public in New Jersey. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Connor Darville is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Broadridge, as well as a period of study at Cornell University. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Paul Costello is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Clearing, and took a brief retirement in 2023-2024. Outside of his advisory role, he owns PLC Consulting LLC, an investment-related consulting business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, including specialized planning for business owners, sports and entertainment professionals, and others. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and offers tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.

Peter Mitrakos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2022. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting on a non-discretionary basis.