Michael Staufenberger is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at STIFEL since 2022 and previously spent six years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. in various roles. STIFEL serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach includes proprietary asset allocation and planning methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, supporting client decision-making across multiple financial areas.

Erik Beiermeister is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. His career includes tenures at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, in addition to his roles at Morgan Stanley since 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Mark Ballestero is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, having previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. His current roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Steven Christensen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with various advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Kristen Knight is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Securities since 2013 and was previously involved with Mount Arlington Development LLC from 2018 to 2020. In addition to her advisory role, she is also employed by JPMorgan Bank, where she offers certain banking products and services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, with recommendations that may include ESG criteria and support from affiliated investment-management entities.

Stephanie Ashley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she was not employed for one year. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christopher Maffei is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and involvement with Villanova University Athletics. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools as part of its financial planning process.

Lindsay Conte is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, Lindsay is involved as an instructor at Sweat Hot Yoga Studio in Chester, New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mark Harwanko is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise, Janney Montgomery Scott, and Ic Advisory Services. He is also president of Black River Financial, LLC, where he advises clients on insurance and annuities. Osaic Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services across diverse programs including comprehensive financial planning and Unified Managed Accounts. The firm’s investment process relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance assessments and rebalancing tools.

Alfonso Pena is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of investment services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and proprietary modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

George Grow is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, for more than two decades. Outside of advising, he is involved in an outside insurance brokerage business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm delivers services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partners with third-party asset managers and advisory programs to meet client needs.

Jon Mcaleney is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Ameriprise, Janney Montgomery Scott, and IC Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a networking group focused on exchanging business ideas. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services with an emphasis on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm supports multiple account types and investment strategies through its broad platform and affiliate network.

Ian Baird is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network. He is also involved with Elefant Financial, where he serves as an Investment Advisor Representative and is engaged in fixed annuity and insurance sales. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Jessica Corazza is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, with 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cary Street Partners from 2017 to 2023 before joining Morgan Stanley. Corazza holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through employer-sponsored agreements.

Craig Carcuffe Sr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 35 years before joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. He is also licensed as an agent for property and casualty insurance with Liberty Mutual and Plymouth Rock. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

John Space is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sparta, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1995. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a broad network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jason Meyer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2015, as well as prior roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

David Schluer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2000 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Net Worth Management Inc., providing consultation on health, long-term care, and disability insurance. Equitable Advisors offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm delivers advice through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives using a variety of programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on personalized client assessment and fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Scott Costine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. In addition to his advisory work, he is an author and has activities involving art. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Steven Colli is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011, including his role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by a structured discovery process and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a range of investment and planning services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.