Anthony Vignola is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently with Cetera, where he has worked since 2025. He has 12 years of industry experience, including a decade at Commonwealth Financial Network. In addition to his advisory role, he is a financial professional at King Financial Network, providing investment management and financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning options, supported by more than 10,000 advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Anthony Porchetta is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with Series 66 registration and experience beginning in 2024. Prior to joining the firm, he worked in the automotive industry and held a role at the University of Scranton. He is also engaged in insurance brokerage, focusing on individual life insurance and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing software tools to deliver written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Kevin Coutinho is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Outside of advisory roles, he is also employed as a personal banker at Provident Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Dennis Angeles is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Samuel A Ramirez & Co., Inc. and multiple tenures with Fidelity. No additional outside activities are noted. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages various advisory mandates, including registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Evan Metz is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2025, he was the sole proprietor and general manager of Pink Skirt Desserts, a bakery, from 2021 to 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Matthew Mattia is a financial advisor with Merrill in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011. 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 managed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Carmine De San is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Rangemaster for Cub Scouts BB Guns and Archery with the Boy Scouts of America Patriots Path Council, volunteering approximately three hours per month. 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 a range of third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Zain Merchant is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Prior to this role, he held positions as a Workplace Planning Consultant and Investment Solutions Representative within Fidelity Investments. His experience also includes roles as AVP Premier Banker at Wells Fargo, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, and AVP Branch Manager at PNC Bank. Zain holds a California Insurance License. His professional focus involves collaborating with clients to develop personalized, holistic financial plans that address both current and future goals. He emphasizes building long-term relationships to help clients achieve peace of mind.

Anthony Russo is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping individuals and families define their financial priorities and build tailored investment strategies to support those goals. With more than 35 years of experience in financial services, Anthony focuses on providing clarity and perspective during times of uncertainty. His approach is collaborative, emphasizing thoughtful decision-making aligned with clients' goals, timelines, and overall financial pictures. Anthony's expertise extends beyond investments to retirement planning, Social Security decisions, major purchases, and legacy and estate considerations. He holds professional designations including Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's degree from the University at Binghamton and a Master's degree from Fordham University. Residing in Garden City, NY, Anthony and his wife have five children. He is active in his community, coaching soccer and volunteering at his parish church. Outside of work, Anthony enjoys running, biking, hiking, skiing, and following sports such as baseball, ice hockey, and college basketball.

Jeff Rainess is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2026. He has previously worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2026 and served as a Registered Financial Advisor at Park Avenue Securities from 2018 to 2024. Jeff focuses on empowering clients to achieve financial security by building trusted partnerships and simplifying complex financial planning, utilizing Fidelity's resources. His approach integrates his background as both a coach and an advisor, emphasizing that long-term financial success requires discipline and collaboration. Jeff's planning process is designed to provide clients with guidance at every step. He has lived in Monmouth County for over 25 years and has been married for more than 20 years, with three children. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jeff engages in family activities and enjoys fishing, fitness, football, golf, and spending time with his pets.

Stuart Kern is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at James Alexander Inc, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and several mortgage companies. Kern is based in Princeton, NJ. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment process.

Richard Oring is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been affiliated with New Century Financial Group, LLC since 2003. Oring serves as a trustee for a charitable remainder unitrust and holds leadership roles in nonprofit organizations, including vice president and treasurer positions at Congregation Beth El. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to various investment platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and multiple investment vehicles to construct portfolios tailored to client needs.

Scott Janusz is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Lifetouch NSS for 14 years. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and institutions.

Andrew Minard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, Evermore Global Advisors, Brookline Capital Markets, and Capitals Circle Group. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA 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, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Michael Gould is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edison, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Stuto is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, previously spending nearly a decade at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley & Co Inc. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Doran is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping clients develop personalized financial strategies to pursue their goals. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from Kings College and has earned several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His approach centers on uncovering what matters to clients and their families to create strategies tailored to their financial objectives. Outside of his professional work, John enjoys boating, fishing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Anthony Roman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tyler Aportela is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2021. His prior work history includes roles at Monmouth University and Jenkinson's Boardwalk. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients such as pension plans and charitable organizations.

Andrew Riviello is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC in Somerville, NJ. He has held roles at OSAIC since 2024 and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and MassMutual. Outside of his advisory work, he is also licensed as an insurance agent. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm integrates brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, unified managed accounts, and access to third-party money managers.