Christopher Ridente is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Seahawk Capital LLC in Stamford, Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, 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 planning process that incorporates tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates.

Gerald Crum is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Glenson Properties, a construction and engineering business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and various investment services across multiple client segments.

Wilson Adubasim is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co., and Rutgers University. He also has experience owning a small business, South Valley BBQ & Lounge. 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.

Patricia Petrone is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jacqueline Bond Lasher is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined the firm in June 2011 and focuses her career on comprehensive wealth planning strategies designed to help clients align their financial lives with their goals, priorities, and risk appetites. Jacqueline’s expertise includes college education planning, legacy planning, retirement income, tax minimization, portfolio management, and socially responsible investing, among other areas. She works one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term objectives. Jacqueline graduated with honors from Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, VA, earning a degree in economics/business and philosophy with a minor in ethics. In 2014, she obtained her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification from the Certified Financial Planning Board of Standards, Inc. Jacqueline combines a long-standing interest in financial markets with a commitment to building enduring client relationships. She has a particular focus on educating women and peers about the benefits of long-range wealth management and simplifying complex wealth management topics. Her professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Residing in Morristown, NJ, Jacqueline is active in her community and serves as a board member of the Madison, NJ Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and her sorority's alumnae chapter. She participates in community volunteer activities and enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, playing pickleball, practicing yoga, and spending time at the beach.

Christopher Larkey is a financial advisor at Stifel with 34 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2007 and previously worked at Ryan Beck & Co. from 2002 to 2007. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group that uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Dipti Rath is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Securian Financial Services. Rath is also an agent/broker engaged in fixed insurance sales through Allied Wealth Partners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Michael Coppola is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015, including time at its predecessor, Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party advisory models, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Daniel Mc Donald is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 31 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Mc Donald currently serves at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery and proprietary tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning services.

Kailey Van Wingerden is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles across education and hospitality prior to joining Ameriprise. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

William Scott is a financial advisor with Stifel based in Morristown, NJ, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for nine years before joining Stifel in 2018. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Bradford Mehl is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has 24 years of experience in the financial industry. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, and BNY Mellon Securities Corporation. Mehl is also president of Bell Rock Wealth Advisors LLC, a support company he owns. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and it maintains unique affiliations that support municipal and public finance work.

Tyler Johnson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked previously with firms including MetLife Securities Inc., Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Allied Wealth Partners. In addition to his advisory work, he is a silent partner in a family-owned restaurant in Virginia. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program platforms and third-party money managers.

Regina Hart is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise and its related entities since 2018, as well as at Investment Professionals Inc from 2012 to 2018. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendations. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Eileen Keenan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2016, she worked at Citigroup Global Markets from 2007 to 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Ghazi Nweiran is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2021. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner, Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, and Chartered Financial Consultant®, focusing on helping clients work towards their financial freedom and fulfillment. Ghazi utilizes Fidelity's resources to develop tailored and prudent financial plans aimed at addressing clients' financial goals and managing uncertainties. Prior to his current position, Ghazi served as Vice President, Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2018 to 2021. He began his career as a Financial Advisor at Reddington Advisory Group, an office of MetLife, from 2015 to 2018. His experience spans across various financial advisory roles, emphasizing personalized client service and wealth management. Outside of his professional work, Ghazi is interested in family activities, fitness, football, golf, pets, and volunteering.

Stephen Oliver is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2012, as well as First Allied Advisory Services prior to that. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author and media contributor for The Retirement Obsession. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to use affiliated and third-party managers or create customized strategies.

Sean Chan is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he supports clients in working toward their financial futures with a focus on retirement and investment planning. He partners with individuals and their families in all phases of their lives to help them understand and implement strategies toward their unique financial goals. Sean's professional experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs and The Ayco Company, a Goldman Sachs Company. His positions have ranged from Financial Analyst to Financial Planner and Regional Training Coordinator, as well as Relationship Manager in Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management. He has been in his current role at Fidelity Investments since 2021.

Eric Murtha is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and having 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes eight years at Metlife Securities Inc. He is also an agent with Capital Benefits, where he is involved in insurance brokerage including individual life, property and casualty, and group benefits. Mass Mutual Investors Services is 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, using collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Gregory Tripold is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2018 to 2021 and has additional experience at Paylocity and ADP. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Tripold Enterprises LLC, a non-investment-related business. 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 offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various portfolio management strategies, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.