Michelle Denisco is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities Inc. Denisco is also involved in real estate referral services through Prodigy Real Estate. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and integrates model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Hugo Bartell is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2001. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, working extensively through program sponsors and endorsed technology-enabled managed platforms.

John Rauch is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked across several Wells Fargo entities since 2012. He is also a part owner of Marinus Financial LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning solutions including retirement, education, risk management, and specialized services like business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Joseph Mignano is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following prior work at JPMorgan Chase. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.

Nicole Vento is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience currently affiliated with Cetera. She has previously worked at firms including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Securities, and Avantax, and operates Vento Tax & Wealth Management Group. She is a passive partner in her family's investment partnership, Vento Alpha Fund LP. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Michael Giordano is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Bank of America, Merrill, and Fidelity. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Joe Doles is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with clients and their families to develop personalized investment strategies. He leverages Fidelity's resources, technology, and specialists to support his clients in achieving their financial goals. With over 26 years of experience in financial services, Joe has held roles including Mutual Fund and ETF Wholesaler at BlackRock & iShares from 2015 to 2022, Mutual Fund Wholesaler at Lord, Abbett & Company from 2002 to 2015, and Customer Support Manager at Datek Online, now TD Ameritrade, from 1999 to 2002. Outside of his professional work, Joe enjoys boating, family activities, golf, skiing, and traveling.

Christopher Venuto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Holmdel, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2014 and was affiliated with Private Portfolio Partners LLC from 2016 to 2025. 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 offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research from multiple sources, and various technology-driven investment strategies.

Justin Rhine is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and comprehensive due diligence on alternative investments.

Lawrence Hess is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Ameriprise since 2013, with prior experience at Merrill and Bank of America. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Douglas Brown is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience. He currently works at OSAIC and previously spent 19 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Brown holds insurance agent licenses and offers accident and health insurance, disability insurance, fixed annuities, long-term care insurance, and traditional life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through multiple platforms and uses various tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage portfolios across a broad range of asset classes.

Chi Hong Chu is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2022, he worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for six years. Outside of advising, Chu serves as president and owner of several business entities and is the author of "The Retirement Pitfall." Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing a range of portfolio management options and proprietary as well as third-party strategies.

Jason Favara is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. He has held positions at TD Ameritrade from 2010 to 2022 before joining Charles Schwab in 2022. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Staten Island, NY. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized operational and research resources.

Patrick Defeciani is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked in various roles including at Prisco Hot Tubs and the Town of Clarkstown, and spent five years at Rowan University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Joseph Segreto is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise and David Lerner Associates and has held various roles including positions at Auburn University and in marketing. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across a network of more than 14,000 financial advisors. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and leverages research from its investment institute alongside third-party analytics to inform investment decisions.

Craig Sjonell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 11 years. He is also a notary public in New Jersey and has involvement in a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Matthew Purrazzella is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering discretionary investment management options that include a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Ricardo Carrion is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and other firms. Carrion holds the Series 66 designation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings, serving a broad range of institutional clients.

John Tirrell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked within Wells Fargo entities since 2009 in various advisory and clearing roles. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee and co-owns a merchant partnership in Red Bank, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Paul Costello is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Clearing, and took a brief retirement in 2023-2024. Outside of his advisory role, he owns PLC Consulting LLC, an investment-related consulting business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, including specialized planning for business owners, sports and entertainment professionals, and others. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and offers tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.