Reed Karsen 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 including positions at Montclair State University and UPS. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios and manage fund advisory services.

Michael Timchula is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 securities licenses. His prior experience includes roles at National Asset Management and National Securities Corp. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Rene Dierkes is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Mountainside Town Council in New Jersey and owns a scrap metal business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipalities, offering tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management strategies and affiliated research.

Nicholas Gullace is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mizuho Shared Services, Corient Private Wealth, and USI Insurance. He also has a four-year background at Hobart & William Smith Colleges. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

William Samay is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has built his career since 1999. He supports high-net-worth individuals by developing customized wealth management strategies, including private equity and alternative investments. In his role as a Portfolio Manager, he constructs and manages portfolio strategies and can manage clients' personalized or defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis. William focuses on retirement strategy, emphasizing its importance regardless of a client's financial standing. Additionally, he offers small- and mid-sized business owners services such as retirement plan administration, cash management, succession strategies, and credit and lending solutions through Bank of America. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He has been recognized nationally, having been named to Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2020 through 2026. William holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance from the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University. He has contributed to the firm's Financial Advisor Development Program as a coach and instructor. He resides in Montclair, NJ, enjoys adventure sports, fishing, music, and spending time with his family, and is involved with the Commonwealth Club of Montclair.

Christopher Perrotta is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer for the Vernon Township Little League and is involved with the Sussex County YMCA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and affiliations.

Anthony Pecora is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of finance, he assists in marketing at a family automotive sales business, VMP Auto Inc., on weekends. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Lisa Bazzani is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2019. Her previous roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, LPL Financial, and Private Advisor Group, LLC. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Albert Passanante is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Services, and 1st Global Advisors. Passanante is also an owner and financial advisor at Nisivoccia LLP, where he has been involved in providing financial services since 2001. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with various program structures and investment options.

Jayme Califano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Taylor Palmer LLC, a construction and engineering technology firm. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes using firm-approved tools and economic modeling.

Robert Egan is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has previously worked at firms including Cetera Advisors LLC and First Allied Advisory Services. He is the founder of EP Wealth Management, LLC, and Northstar Wealth Planning, as well as a co-founder of Alpha Goose, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse group of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers a range of account platforms, discretionary and non-discretionary management, third-party adviser access, and proprietary model strategies.

Mark Fleksher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including a long tenure at Securities America Advisors, Inc., and operates Prestige Wealth Group, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of advisors, utilizing various portfolio strategies and technology tools while overseeing substantial discretionary assets.

John Bogucz is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the treasurer for the Boonton Township volunteer fire department and makes and sells an original board game on Etsy. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services that include comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach incorporates model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with discretionary and third-party manager options.

Suzanne Balian is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2008, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of the New Jersey chapter of AT&T Pioneers, a nonprofit volunteer organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Donald Frio Sr. is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018 and previously held roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Robert Kelley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, LLC., and Merrill Lynch. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, and supports advisors with advanced research and operational tools.

Edward Durkin Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, TD Ameritrade, Morgan Stanley, Merrill, and Equitable Advisors. He is also involved with Glassner Carlton Financial, advising high net worth clients on wealth management. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, utilizing a variety of managed portfolio options and third-party managers.

Timothy Delgado is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' financial goals across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons. He collaborates closely with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their priorities and the dynamic conditions of today's markets. Timothy offers expertise in areas including general investing, retirement planning, and emergency savings. He also facilitates access to specialists at Bank of America for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. As a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), he provides ongoing advice and guidance tailored to clients' evolving needs. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from William Paterson University. Timothy’s approach centers on uncovering what matters most to clients and their families to help pursue their financial goals.

Tyler Flood is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In this role, he partners with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans aligned with their goals through all stages of life. Maintaining strong relationships with clients and their families is a key focus in his work. Tyler has professional experience as a Financial Consultant at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley between 2019 and 2022 and served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2019. His career has been dedicated to providing financial advice and consulting services. Outside of his professional life, Tyler enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, family activities, exploring food, outdoor adventures, running, and traveling.

Ryan Pergola is a CFP® professional affiliated with Raymond James Financial, with 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. in 2025, he spent a decade at M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. He also works as an ice hockey official in New Jersey. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports a large network of advisors with innovative program offerings and municipal advisory services.