Javier Tovar is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hennion & Walsh Inc. and 360 One Firm. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence to inform recommendations. The firm operates within the larger J.P. Morgan organizational structure and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment selections.

Thomas Forde is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021 and concurrently at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 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. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering non-discretionary investment programs supported by a centralized due-diligence process.

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 worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2024 and has been involved with Family Investors Company since 2000 as an owner. He serves as a board member of the Silver Beach Association and is also an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platforms.

Leonardo Urena Guzman is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Market Securities LLC, Petco, Middlebury College, and Cresskill High School. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Anthony Xerri is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with one year of industry experience. He has been self-employed as a musician and content creator since 2011, writing, recording, and performing music alongside his advisory role. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services with tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Bernard Pigott is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His previous work includes roles at Bank of America and ownership of a Fit Body Boot Camp franchise. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Matthew Fazendeiro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Agency. His background also includes roles at the Food and Drug Administration and Fairleigh Dickinson University. LPL Financial serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering diverse advisory and brokerage services supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Nicholas Glensor is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2018 and previously worked at Rowan University from 2014 to 2018. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated within Bank of America’s corporate platform.

John Cicmansky is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He specializes in building customized financial plans that prioritize the personal and financial needs of his clients and their families. His approach involves collaborating closely with clients to determine investment decision preferences and to simplify their financial lives. Prior to his current position, John worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2011 to 2022. He also served as a Registered Representative at AXA Advisors LLC in 2010. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, John enjoys camping, golf, kayaking, skiing, softball, and volunteering.

Justin Winkelman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, H. Beck Inc./Grove Point Investments, and AXA/Equitable Advisors. Winkelman has experience in the restaurant industry, having worked at Krave Restaurant and Kroghs Restaurant and Brew Pub. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual. The firm provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers.

Joseph Cataldo is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, he worked at Morgan Stanley for 11 years. He is also the owner of Iron Ridge Wealth Management Group, a support company based in Basking Ridge, NJ. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various advisory programs and collaborates with clients to develop tailored financial plans using asset allocation analysis and firm research.

Frank Mastrosimone is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 49 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally assists his wife with real estate transactions. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, advisory and brokerage services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through an integrated platform combining adviser programs with various financial products.

Thomas Vastardis is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. for 27 years and has operated Thomas Vastardis & Associates, providing tax preparation and accounting services, for over 30 years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting a large network of advisors and managing over $256 billion in assets.

Ryan Welsch is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2025 and is also associated with Shapiro Financial Group, a non-investment-related support company. Prior to his advisory career, he held roles at DoorDash, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Weis Markets, and Mount Olive High School. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and governmental entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to develop tailored recommendations.

Mark Rodrick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019 and previously at Morgan Stanley from 2016 to 2019. Rodrick has a 50% ownership in MRFJ Capital, a separate investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Samuel Santiago is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He and his team provide a full range of wealth management services tailored to corporate executives, business owners, and their families. With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, Samuel joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1999. His expertise includes corporate benefit programs such as equity compensation, defined benefit, defined contribution, and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. He assists corporate executives in integrating these benefits into a long-term financial strategy. Samuel emphasizes a comprehensive approach to wealth management that starts with understanding each client's individual goals. He also focuses on uncovering behavioral finance tendencies to better support clients in achieving their financial objectives. Samuel holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed a non-accredited certificate program at Middlesex County College. Outside of work, his personal interests include adventure sports, biking, hiking, music, reading, running, spending time with his family, traveling, watching movies, and woodworking.

Maychl Agaybi is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Agaybi held various positions including employment at JD Sports. Outside of advising, Agaybi is involved in a non-variable insurance agency in Clifton, NJ. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory and brokerage services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers through an integrated platform that includes insurance products and LPL’s collateralized lending program.

Melissa Farfan is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. She has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a non-variable insurance business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, advisory services, and access to a range of investment and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Joseph Debonis Sr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining Raymond James. Outside of his advisory career, he was involved with J&J Marine Electronics for nearly three decades. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, serving both retail and institutional clients with specialized municipal and public finance services.

Kyle Lustenberger is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of advising, he and his wife manage their personal vacation home rental in Rancho Mirage, California. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.