Chris Alexander is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop customized financial strategies and plans tailored to their individual goals. Alexander brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. His previous positions include Regional Director roles at Thrivent Mutual Funds, Schroders, Wells Fargo Advantage Funds, and MFS Investments, as well as a Financial Advisor position at Merrill Lynch. This extensive background reflects his expertise in financial consulting and regional management within the investment sector.

Alexander Napoli is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since March 2005. He specializes in areas including college education planning, corporate retirement plan services, divorce transition planning, philanthropic planning, and socially responsible investing, among others. His client focus also encompasses personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Alexander holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Information Systems from Lehigh University's College of Business and Economics. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He resides in Colts Neck, New Jersey, with his wife and daughter. His personal interests include music, reading, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Darren James is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Reach Financial, and New York Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Marc Mcallister is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work history includes positions at City National Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

John Duggan is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cetera and Mid Atlantic Resource Group. Outside of advisory work, he has held positions at local businesses including the Driftwood Motel. LPL Enterprise, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and also provides access to non-securities products such as affiliated trust services and insurance.

Edwin Bueno is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. Prior to his current role, he spent two years at Amazon. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Jennifer Bentley is a Financial Advisor with more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked extensively with individuals, families, and business owners, applying her broad expertise in wealth management, business banking, international banking, and leadership to address a range of financial challenges and opportunities. She holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed an Accredited Certificate Program from Illinois Central College. Jennifer emphasizes a personalized approach to financial planning, focusing on understanding her clients' values, priorities, and goals in order to create adaptable strategies that evolve alongside their lives and changing market conditions. Outside of her professional role, Jennifer is active in her community and serves as the President of the PTO at Bayshore Middle School. She balances her career with family life and engages in various personal interests such as adventure sports, biking, camping, hiking, ice hockey, reading, soccer, traveling, and yoga.

Evan Lereah is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Amg Distributors, Inc. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with advanced research tools and a broad array of non-advisory financial services.

Erika Boyer is a CFP® with nine years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. She has experience with entrepreneurial ventures, including roles at Dryve LLC and RaspberryRed III LLC, a marketing consulting business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Neal Maqboul is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC since 2009. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a nationwide network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory models and offers a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Kevin Mendez is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Superdry, Brooklyn College, and Bard High School Early College. Merrill, along 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Sayegh is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 23 years of industry experience, including 11 years at LPL Financial and 10 years at New York Community Bank prior to joining Cetera in 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in product development through ownership of JTD Products LLC and serves as co-director of Finest AAU, a basketball training and travel program. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party money managers.

Michael Rosenthal is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 17 years and Overtime Angels, Inc. for nine years. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Richard Kelly is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Akhileswar Patel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a child care business. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across a range of wealth levels, as well as pension plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services. The firm’s approach involves matching clients to advisory models or discretionary managers, often utilizing third-party programs and providing a variety of investment options and ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Sean Wynne is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CitiGroup Global Markets for 11 years before joining Edward Jones in 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Andrew Jurczynski is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on assisting clients with college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Andrew works closely with clients to understand their short-, mid-, and long-term goals and helps develop strategies to pursue these objectives. He also provides access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Andrew holds a Bachelor's Degree from Monmouth University and has obtained professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach centers on uncovering what matters to clients and their families to create tailored financial strategies. Outside of his professional work, Andrew enjoys camping, fishing, football, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Lauren Maguire is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously at Merrill from 2013 to 2017. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Shrewsbury, New Jersey. 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 that incorporates firm-approved tools and investment outlook models.

Kevin Meszaros is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. He also manages multiple accounting and tax firms and serves as chairman of the South Amboy Redevelopment Agency. Additionally, he is a partner in Maison De Fils of NJ, a needlepoint supplies business where he works as a photographer. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various program structures.

Paul Ulanich is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 17 years before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2024. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, with options for tax management and responsible investing.