Harry Ayala is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Brooklyn, NY. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 21 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. and Metlife Securities, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in long-term care. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools.

Wendy Murray is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering advisory and brokerage services through an integrated platform that combines investment advisory programs with sales of financial products and insurance.

Marcus Maldonado is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2011. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Dimitri Zogos is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. His background includes a brief role in the hospitality sector in 2017. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

James Morgart is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice that emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Janet Gaglione is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Citigroup Global Markets since 1996. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly to individuals and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements with employers.

Ernest Benton is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Holmdel, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities Corporation since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Buddy Benton Captain Services and is involved in sales at Yachtfinders Online. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through both advisory and brokerage channels.

Richard Chan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, Allstate Financial Services LLC, AXA Advisors LLC, and Statefarm. He is also involved with RCK Holdings LLC, a general agency for property and casualty insurance. 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 employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Maria Bailey is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2008 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Karin Wessel is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC., Spar, and Allstate Insurance Company. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, combining advisor services with brokerage and insurance products on an integrated platform.

Tony Bellomo Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of financial advising, he has a background role as an actor in a television show which may expand to speaking parts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including portfolio management and financial planning. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and investment products.

Steven Nemeth Jr. is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked for SHI International Corp. for 21 years. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a wide range of third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to execute client recommendations.

Antonio DiPalalma is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Royal Alliance, and Petersen Investments, Inc. He also serves as a FINRA arbitrator. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

James Ulrich is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with business owners and clients who have concentrated stock positions to develop strategies that align with their broader financial goals. James focuses on education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He holds a bachelor's degree in Finance and Information Technology Management with a concentration in Data Analytics from Seton Hall University. James has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional career, James enjoys playing hockey, hiking, and exploring national parks.

Mark Coller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the PFS™ designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, including over nine years with LPL Financial and 14 years with National Planning Corporation. He also operates his own CPA practice, Mark A. Coller, CPA, providing tax preparation and accounting services since 1986. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

Matthew Carbone is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated firms since 2013 and is also a partner and CPA at Integrated Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Brian Wong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Iselin, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and totaling 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services. He is also commissioned as a notary public in New Jersey. 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 and financial planning services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options, supported by research and multiple portfolio strategies.

Joseph Cosenza is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2004. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Carol Tomensky is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 1995 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as a power of attorney for her sister as needed. 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. Their IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Joseph Stanco is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wilmington Trust, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and Icon Information Consultants. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.