Lauren Ruperto is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she collaborates with clients to develop personalized investment strategies that align with their unique financial goals, focusing on balancing risk, protection, and growth. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Lauren worked as a Financial Solution Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2023 to 2024. Her professional experience centers on investment consulting and financial advising, aiming to provide tailored financial planning services. Outside of her professional work, Lauren has interests that include beach activities, cooking and baking, family activities, fitness, outdoor adventures, and parenthood.

Michael Didario is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and industry experience beginning in 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was involved with Didario Financial L and has worked in roles outside of finance, including at the Hollywood Golf Club. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where he is employed, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Nicholas Brewer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley based in Shrewsbury, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2025. Prior to joining the firm, he worked in various roles including at the High Bar Harbor Yacht Club and Northern Burlington Regional School District. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Michael Nolan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at several firms, including Creative Financial Group, National Life Insurance of Vermont, and Northwestern Mutual. Nolan has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2025. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 offers annual, collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and programs tailored to various client needs.

Eric Sciulla Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its predecessor entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Sciulla is involved in several business activities including managing partnerships in financial consulting and non-CPA tax preparation firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Joseph Ganun Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Ganun serves as a board member for the Academy of Certified Portfolio Managers, an educational organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning through structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services including estate planning and comprehensive investment strategies.

Paul Lobosco is a financial advisor at Cetera with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at I C Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc. Lobosco is also the president of Forward Capital Management, LLC, a financial services firm, and is a co-founder and director of American Health Revolution, where he participates in organizational leadership and volunteer coordination. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.

James Varzal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for six years, Royal Alliance for one year, and Petersen Investments, Inc. for four years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Dylan Mc Laughlin is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping individuals and families pursue their financial goals through customized planning and proactive guidance. Dylan works closely with clients to develop strategies that address short-, mid-, and long-term objectives, providing ongoing advice and adapting portfolios as clients' situations evolve. His areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. Dylan holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Pennsylvania State University. Outside of his professional role, Dylan's personal interests include basketball, golfing, hiking, reading, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Lance Hubeny is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016, currently based in Red Bank, NJ. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in CPR instruction and works in sales and customer service for a business called We Shoot. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, combining investment research and algorithmic tools to provide tailored withdrawal strategies and Social Security guidance.

Lucas De Pofi is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2022, he worked at Merrill from 2020 to 2022. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as positions at Chenango Contracting LLC and Coastal Carolina University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory solutions, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Andrew La Spina is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and has prior work history including roles at Monmouth University and Point Pleasant Boro High School. Outside of advising, he is involved in a trading card business. 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 representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options and access to model portfolios and research.

Richard Gubitosi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Luigi's Famous Pizza & Restaurant. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes firm-approved planning tools and structured processes in its financial planning services.

Jeffrey Vogel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following three years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Jeremiah Mc Namara is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 credential and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following six years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jonathan Curatola is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Red Bank, NJ. He focuses on delivering personalized wealth management strategies that align with his clients' financial goals. Utilizing the investment resources of Merrill and the banking solutions of Bank of America, he aims to provide comprehensive advice and guidance for various financial needs. Jonathan's expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, retirement planning, and tax minimization, among other areas. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Saint John's University. In addition to his professional commitments, Jonathan participates in community volunteer activities, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community involvement. His personal interests include boating, cooking, football, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Louis Pearlman is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 1999, he has developed expertise in customizing sophisticated and integrated wealth management strategies tailored to the needs of affluent clients, including creative professionals, attorneys, financial industry executives, retired corporate executives, and special needs families. He leads The Pearlman Group, a team of four dedicated financial advisors providing a broad range of services beyond asset management and retirement strategies, such as employee stock options analysis, hedging and monetization of concentrated equity positions, liability management, and wealth preservation. Pearlman has experience working with corporate benefit programs, including equity compensation, defined benefit, defined contribution, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. He and his colleague Chris Edgar serve employees' stock purchase plans and are affiliated with the Corporate Services and Advisory Team and the Merrill Lynch Private Equity Services Team, focusing on equity compensation plans, stock option and restricted stock strategies, 10b5-1 trading plans, and executive services. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. Louis Pearlman holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is involved with the Pop Warner Football Association. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys adventure sports, bowling, fishing, golfing, rock climbing, and skiing.

Robert Maher is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 14 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, Maher serves as a Committee Person for the Monmouth County Republican Committee in New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured discovery processes and approved planning tools to develop financial plans.

Chantley Thomas is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with industry experience spanning one year. Thomas holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has prior work experience at Bristol Myers Squibb, Iqvia, Campbell University College of Pharmacy, and CVS Pharmacy. Outside of financial advising, Thomas is president of Thomas Multiservices LLC, a non-investment-related business. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm relies on model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports clients through a network of nearly 3,700 advisors and over $15 billion in assets under management.

James Holman is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill Lynch since 2018 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Bank and Bank of America. Outside of his advising role, he manages a rental property in Toms River, NJ. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.