Steven Saunders is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, he was involved with Mountain State Ent & Facial for four years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

John Hanson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services since 2019. Prior to UBS, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2016 to 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of Rigging Consultants, Inc., a privately held company specializing in suspended scaffolding rental and sales. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, blending institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Timothy Kenyon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Triad Advisors, Inc. and GWN Securities Inc. He is also involved as an agent selling term and universal life insurance, as well as long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Merry Scala is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cuna Brokerage Services Inc. and Cuna Mutual Group for seven years each. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and multiple portfolio management options.

Joshua Simpson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Holmdel, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he served in the U.S. Army for 20 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mario Livecchi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at OSAIC since 2024, with prior positions at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Investacorp Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a financial executive in Princeton Investment Services, an investment-related business. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of financial advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and third-party money managers to construct diverse portfolios tailored to client needs.

Keith Motusesky is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Columbia Bank, Cetera Investment Services, Allstate Financial Advisors, and running his own firm, Motusesky Financial Group, for 15 years. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning relationships, utilizing firm-approved software tools and offering specialized planning programs such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

David Grazi is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Iselin, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2020, he worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and gained experience in business consulting and strategic advisory for companies and entrepreneurs outside the financial sector. He also engages in life insurance sales as an independent agent. MML Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers with comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational services.

Mark Soldati is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Bank of America and Merrill since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Director of Finance for the Raritan Yacht Club, a charitable organization. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving 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 platform.

Michael Macri is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2010. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide set of products and services.

Ronald Hunter is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2015. He previously worked at Gladstone Wealth Group from 2015 to 2018. Hunter is involved with Somerset Tax Advisory, providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Jigna Patel is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020 and previously worked at Valley National Bank from 2007 to 2018. 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 through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities as a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan.

Anthony Mea Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. 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 uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans for clients.

Jaime Banghart is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Middlesex, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2004. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Michael Bassett is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. 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 various third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Paul Tompkin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, LPL Enterprise, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. He operates out of Warren, NJ. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and offers specialized services such as divorce planning and event-driven estate and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Vincent Hylka is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2007. Hylka also sells Medicare Supplement Insurance to clients upon request. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through an integrated platform that combines advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Susan Regan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she offers a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that begins with listening to clients' needs and ensuring every strategy is grounded in understanding their goals. She provides access to Merrill's investment insights and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. Susan holds a Master's Degree from Rutgers University and a Bachelor's Degree from Seton Hall University. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) by designation. She participates in community service aligned with Merrill's tradition, volunteering with organizations such as the Eatontown Food Pantry, the Erica Lenore Diedrichsen Butterfly Memorial Foundation, and the Monmouth County Republican Club.

Michele Gilligo is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients since 1999. She specializes in helping individuals, families, and businesses develop financial strategies tailored to their short- and long-term objectives. Michele's areas of focus include college education planning, retirement income and personal retirement planning, liquidity management, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Michele holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities registrations and the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Michele works with a team of advisors and specialists to provide personalized service and customized financial solutions. She is fluent in English and French. Outside of her professional role, Michele lives in Chesterfield, New Jersey, and enjoys activities such as baseball, billiards, boating, fishing, gardening, hiking, music, and spending time with her family.

Konstantinos Rigas is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Elite Laundry Systems, LLC, a business he has been associated with since 2010. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and provides integrated brokerage, custody, and cash management services.