Urja Shah is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2026, Shah worked at Citizens Securities, Inc., Cetera Investment Services, Investors Bank, INVEST Financial Corp, Santander Securities LLC, and Sovereign Bank. Outside of advising, Shah is involved as a landlord of a rental property. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a wide range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Kotarski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009 and owns MJK Capital Corp, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold, including specialized services such as business-owner transition planning, sports and entertainment planning, and special-needs analysis.

Benjamin Irizarry is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and Silver Edge Financial. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional offerings.

Joseph Lombardo Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2005. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a range of capital markets and research resources to support tailored client solutions.

Ethan Locker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Warren, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Equitable Distributors, LLC for three years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Joseph Wirtshafter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at KPMG LLC for three years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties.

Michael Dirocco is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to address client needs.

Russell Rabadeau is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2018. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Rabadeau is president of Rabadeau Wealth Group, a support company he owns. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting supported by firm research and a broad affiliate network.

James Dill is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of capital markets services through a network of financial advisors who utilize proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Christopher Churney is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, and Bank of America. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research and analytics with diversified investment strategies and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions across a large-scale platform.

Robert Murray is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Gilbert & Calabrese LLC, Apex Fund Services, and Blackstone Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Matthew Power is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024, he worked at UBS Financial Services from 2012 to 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee for Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Westfield, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm integrates advisory services with banking, lending, and trust offerings through a large network of financial advisors.

Kelli Diana is a Financial Consultant at the Bridgewater Investor Center with Fidelity Investments. In her role, she works closely with clients to understand their unique personal and financial situations, aiming to co-create and implement financial plans that provide peace of mind. Kelli's experience with Fidelity Investments spans several positions since 2020, including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and an internship. She holds a California Insurance License.

Julie Hafler is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Jefferies LLC. Hafler has also been involved with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Richard Fortune is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 credential and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 34 years at Metlife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Fortune serves as treasurer and chairperson of the finance committee for The Center of Great Expectations, a nonprofit human services organization. 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, employing a collaborative, annual planning approach that uses firm-approved analytical tools and does not include investment discretion.

William White is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Mark Zawistowski is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Iselin, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2018. Outside of finance, he has held roles in the restaurant industry. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform to offer a wide array of products and services beyond investment management.

Lav Varma is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Varma serves on the Board of Trustees for Art N Beat, a community arts organization in Edison, NJ. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management for individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates a hybrid advisory and brokerage model, utilizing third-party asset managers and LPL programs to tailor investment solutions.

Ronald Reno is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at the Staten Island Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office. He has been in the financial advisory business since 1991 and holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). He is also a Senior Vice President. Ron focuses on total wealth management, offering solutions tailored to clients' personal and business financial situations. He develops investment strategies based on each client's risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and associated costs. Ronald follows a defined process that involves understanding clients' specific situations, establishing objectives, recommending appropriate strategies, and regularly reviewing progress to align financial lives with personal circumstances. Ronald received his high school diploma from Port Richmond High School. He is involved in his community through participation in the St Anthony Holy Name Society. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, cooking, drawing/sketching, golfing, hiking, ice hockey, painting, skiing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Sebastian Parco is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he builds strong relationships with clients by understanding their personal and financial situations. He analyzes risks and works with clients to develop and improve their overall financial plans, assisting in implementing agreed-upon strategies and maintaining ongoing communication to adjust plans as client goals evolve. Sebastian has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and OSG Associate. Prior to that, he was a Registered Representative at GAC from 2013 to 2014. His experience spans various aspects of financial consulting and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Sebastian enjoys family activities, exploring food, football, movies, soccer, and traveling.