Xueping Crispo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 8 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2009. 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 using both internal and third-party managers and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Dartnell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Avantax and 1ST Global Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at Nisivoccia LLP, a certified public accounting firm, and is involved as an owner and investor in Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Carolyn Ottenbreit is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Sparta, New Jersey office. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional designation and serves a select group of affluent clients, including current or retired corporate executives and professionals. Carolyn joined Merrill in 1986 and transitioned to the Private Client Group in 1996 after ten years in corporate finance. Carolyn's expertise encompasses managing all aspects of clients' finances and investments, offering services such as retirement planning, estate planning, tax minimization strategies, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and retirement income planning. She leverages the global resources of Merrill and collaborates with specialists and clients' tax and legal advisors to provide comprehensive financial strategies. Carolyn emphasizes financial education to foster a collaborative client-advisor relationship. She holds a bachelor's degree from Princeton University and a master's degree from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where she concentrated in finance. Carolyn has also been actively involved in community organizations, having served as Past Chairperson of The SCARC Foundation, Inc., and Past President of the Newton Rotary Club in New Jersey. Her personal interests include cooking, reading, and traveling.

Mary Mc Govern is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Wilmington Trust NA, Merrill, and Bank of America. She also worked as a caregiver for two years. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, providing holistic, goal-based financial plans without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping these services separate.

Jay Kimball is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Kimball is involved in managing an auto racing team, overseeing administrative and maintenance activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products.

Ryan Hynson is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Cetera, bringing four years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors and Avantax Investment Services and serves as a partner at Nisivoccia LLP, a tax and accounting firm. Outside of advisory work, he is a committee member of the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and advisory services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Justin Aisoff is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Before joining Edward Jones, he held positions at Rummel Construction, MISOM Technologies, and served in the Arizona Army National Guard. He is also the CFO of MyStockTeacher LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Andrew Grant Sr. is a Series 66-registered advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2019, and previously was associated with 1st Global Advisors, Inc. and 1st Global Capital Corp. He is also involved with Caristia, Kulsar & Wade, LLC, a firm he has been part of since 2002. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a wide range of financial planning and investment management options, including third-party asset management and institutional platforms.

Dennis Gerkhardt is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial since 2025. He previously worked at Ic Advisory Services, Inc. for 19 years and The Investment Center, Inc. for 27 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting activities and operates a farm business. 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, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, and supports its investment adviser representatives with research and operational tools.

Matthew Engelau is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2006. He has 19 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, Engelau serves as a member of the Hackettstown Town Council, participating in local government decisions. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing a variety of strategies and technology tools to support its network of more than 22,800 advisors.

David Samuel is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Solix Inc and J Knipper & Co. He also engages in part-time sales of home security, automation products, and loan referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors along with corporate and charitable clients, offering model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodial services.

Rene Delgrosso is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and Primerica Advisors since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Pushing Up People, Inc., a business formed for Primerica purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Benjamin Meyers is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Sparta, NJ, bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm uses structured planning tools and proprietary models to assist clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ava Nelson is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and tax minimization to help clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. Ava holds the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. She earned a Bachelor's Degree as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from William Paterson University. In her role, Ava emphasizes education, thoughtful planning, and personalized strategies tailored to individuals and families. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and soccer.

Neal Gordon is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and Mass Mutual Investors Services. 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 with a variety of investment strategies and utilizes technology for operational and research support.

Deirdre Hartmann is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors, and has been associated with Nisivoccia LLP since 2006. Hartmann is also a trustee for a family trust and an owner of Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC, a vehicle created for acquiring financial services and tax practices. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

David Evans is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1ST Global Advisors, and maintains a long-standing role with Nisivoccia & Co. LLP. Evans also serves as a referring partner at Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors, a firm providing financial services to clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and manages over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Guy Fernald is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a ChFC® designation and the Series 66 license, and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax and 1st Global prior to joining Cetera in 2025. In addition to his role at Cetera, he serves as a financial advisor with Nisivoccia LLP and Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options through a multi-manager platform and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary program structures across various custodial relationships.

Stephen Ingalls Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Commonwealth Financial Network for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a fixed life insurance business. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering brokerage and investment advisory services that include financial planning, retirement consulting, and managed account solutions. The firm employs sophisticated portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms and third-party service providers.

Paul Modafferi is a Senior Financial Advisor specializing in family wealth management. He works with clients to create personalized financial strategies that reflect their unique goals and adapt to changing market conditions. Paul draws upon the investment insights of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the banking solutions of Bank of America to provide comprehensive guidance across areas such as education planning, legacy planning, retirement income, and tax minimization. With a focus on understanding clients’ financial situations and priorities, Paul begins each relationship by identifying key objectives and customizing approaches accordingly. He employs tools like Merrill’s Investment Personality Assessment to better tailor investment strategies. Paul holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Centenary University. Paul follows Merrill’s tradition of community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys football, golfing, hiking, music, reading, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.