Ryan Tantleff is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His background includes roles outside finance such as work at Overbrook Golf Club and Bernards Cafe. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging proprietary market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans aligned with clients' goals and risk tolerance.

Evan Brown is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Absolute Fire Protection, Firestone Complete Autocare, and Universal Technical Institute. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Binni Shah is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and Motilal Oswal Financial Service Limited. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Quincy West is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at MassMutual since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of specialized planning programs.

Qiadong Zhao is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations, and has 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013, with prior experience at LPL Financial and Cathay Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.

Candice Epp is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Pamela Pirone Benson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Fidelity since 2013, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors from 2018 to 2025. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, employing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Emily Fissel is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 12 years of industry experience. She has been associated with New Providence Financial, LLC since 2010 and worked at Pruco Securities, LLC from 2010 to 2024. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, while also providing insurance and trustee services through affiliated entities.

Gary Motyczka is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with seven years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2018 and has prior experience at Affinity Federal Credit Union and Bandsaw Tire Warehouse. 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 and investment services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Carla Oliveira is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Foresters Financial Services from 2015 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is a 100% owner of a rental property. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, featuring a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting various investment strategies and account structures.

Justin Martys is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Christian Foli is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at TDAmeritrade Inc., Charles Schwab, and PNC Wealth Management. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

Iryna Grach is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2013. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Gregory Larson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides personalized retirement income planning through detailed recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Josef Stark is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for seven years and Merrill for five years. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

James Galipean is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience as a caregiver and has worked in education at Kean University and Middlesex County College, as well as in the food service industry with Magliones Italian Ice. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes various program models and third-party asset managers, offering a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Anthony De Angelo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cranford, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-founder of Teddy Atlas Coaching, a personal development and business coaching company where he manages content, sales, and project teams. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Peter Shaker is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at OSAIC, Martin Insurance Group, Brown & Brown, and AXA Advisors, as well as time as a self-employed advisor. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a combination of firm-offered and third-party advisory solutions.

Thomas Forde is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Darraugh Valli is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2024 and has owned Family Investors Company since 2000. Valli serves as a board member of the Silver Beach Association and is also an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of Financial Professionals managing a multi-billion dollar asset base.