Michael Tormey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Santander Securities, Guardian Life, Equitable Advisors, and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a driver for both Lyft and Uber. 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 management services, utilizing various portfolio strategies and technology tools to support its extensive network of over 22,800 advisors.

Christopher Lutz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Madison Recreation Advisory Committee in Madison, New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured financial planning tools and modeling techniques while offering various investment products and strategies.

Anthony Farina is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Justin Steele is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and 66 credentials and having 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Janus Management Holdings Corp and Merrill. He is also the principal of Paradigm Wealth Advisory LLC, an independent registered investment advisor. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a range of financial planning and investment management solutions.

Dominick Scavelli is a CFP® with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management through a real estate partnership in New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Wayne Chernin is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he sells Medicare supplement insurance with Aetna as a referral agent. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and it also offers services such as financial planning, third-party asset management access, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Andrew Mercuri is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2017, he worked in new media at DNAinfo from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and 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 investment modeling techniques.

Eileen Monahan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Warren, NJ, with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of a family real estate business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools and serves clients through multiple financial planning and investment strategies.

Robert Lucente is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. His objective is to provide clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage their financial lives effectively and select the platforms that align with their needs. Robert holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned his bachelor's degree from Moravian College. His approach centers on helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families, enabling the creation of strategies to pursue their financial goals.

Steven Williams is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Neuberger Berman for nine years before joining UBS in 2022. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through 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 client plans.

Jeremy Fung is a financial advisor at Stifel in Morristown, NJ, with nine years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2015. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach uses proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Allan Jones is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2012. His prior experience includes roles at Heritage Investment Partners, LLP, PNC Wealth Management, and Merrill. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Dean Fisher is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC. Before entering the financial industry, he was involved in the hospitality sector, managing Lovey's Pizza and Grill and South Street Creamery and Cafe. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through a broad platform that includes proprietary research and capital market insights.

Denise Pych is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously spent 11 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that uses structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to model client outcomes.

Scott Cirelli is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mount Arlington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. for nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized retirement planning supported by a centralized consulting team.

Thomas Pegel is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and NJ Claims Associates. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the hospitality and carpentry sectors. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frank Minor III is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as executor for an estate and manages personal investments as a power of attorney. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment programs and portfolio management services through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with integrated capital markets and alternative investment capabilities.

Justin Parisi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles in sectors including automotive sales and food service. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to registered investment companies, and integration of AI in its research processes.

Paul Pallo is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he reviews investments and helps monitor the health of a beneficiary for a family trust on a part-time basis. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm employs multiple investment managers and model providers, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles and offering integrated capital markets and alternative investment capabilities.

Melissa Swayne is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager with Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. In this role, she works with clients to understand their financial situations and goals, aiming to develop personalized financial plans. She emphasizes trustworthiness and transparency in her client relationships. Melissa has nearly 30 years of experience in financial services. Her previous roles at Fidelity included Planning Consultant from 2020 to 2026 and Relationship Manager from 2019 to 2020. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Client Associate at Merrill Lynch from 2007 to 2018 and operated as a Virtual Bookkeeper from 1998 to 2007. Earlier in her career, she was a Small Business Loan Officer and SBA Lender at ATT Capital Corp from 1991 to 1998 and an Auditor for the Resolution Trust Corporation from 1989 to 1991.