Carol Doran Timmins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she maintains a qualified license as a FINRA arbitrator, although she is not currently active in that capacity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Temur Dranker is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been involved with 211 Hardly Realty LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 combination of advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Hassan Jaber is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including MassMutual and Equitable Advisors. His background includes roles outside traditional finance such as positions at Uber and in the restaurant industry. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Eric Kalma is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm also provides a broad array of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Lisa Woods is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2022. She has worked in the financial services field for over 25 years, focusing on building strong client relationships and developing financial plans that support long-term retirement goals. Her professional experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2017 to 2022, Managing Director of Marketing and Investor Relations at Dunbar Capital from 2007 to 2016, and equity trading positions at BLM Investment Securities from 2004 to 2006 and Charles Schwab from 1996 to 2004. Throughout her career, she has emphasized the importance of financial planning as an essential component of sound retirement strategies.

Joseph Digiso is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at PNC Investments for eight years before joining Wells Fargo in 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services grounded in an IPS-driven, modern portfolio theory approach. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Robert Amato is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, he worked in various roles including positions at Comnet Telecom Supply and Total Relocation Services. He also has experience at Queens College from 2015 to 2020. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by 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 meet client needs.

Ginamarie Schembre is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 41 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 10 years before joining Raymond James & Associates in 2019. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and delivers institutional consulting via its Institutional Fiduciary Solutions division.

Zachary Green is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a server at Cinder Bar, a bar and restaurant in New Jersey. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated with Bank of America’s corporate platform.

Stefen Benincasa is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, 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 plans to client goals and risk tolerances.

Shawn Rubin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rumson, New Jersey, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Rubin serves as a board member of Rumson Country Day School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Jack Patach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Holmdel, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cion Investments and the University at Albany. He is also involved in managing an advisory business through DGAM LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Danielle Tucker is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill from 2013 to 2019 before joining UBS, where she has been since 2019. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and analytics to support its advisory network.

Leticia Caetta is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2013. Prior to Merrill, she was affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. Starting in 2025, she also serves as an executor and power of attorney for a not-for-profit organization in Red Bank, New Jersey. 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 plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Christopher Meyer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He joined LPL Financial in 2025 after an 18-year tenure at RBC Capital Markets. Meyer is based in Red Bank, NJ, and is involved with One Meyer Consulting, LLC, a non-investment-related business entity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Matthew Marra is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2019. Marra is involved with the YMCA of Freehold, where he helps organize fundraising events. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Geeta Brana is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Royal Alliance since 2017 after an eight-year career break. Outside of her advisory work, she founded WHEEL, a nonprofit social networking group focused on empowering and educating women. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with various investment platforms and third-party solutions.

Leslie Curran is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2024, Leslie worked at Newbridge Financial Services Group, LPL Financial, Regal Advisory Services, and Buckman Buckman and Reid. Outside of advisory work, Leslie serves as vice president of a networking group based in Charlotte, NC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with a range of investment program options.

Jordan Celkupa is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2020. He previously worked at Triton Financial Planning Group Inc. and Sagepoint Financial, Inc. Jordan is also licensed as a non-variable insurance agent, selling life, health, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL and third-party providers.

Kevin Murphy is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services and multiple business activities involving accounting, tax preparation, and insurance sales. He operates a CPA practice providing bookkeeping and tax consulting services for personal and small business clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing both affiliated and third-party investment managers across diverse program structures.