Bruce Hesse is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ credential and Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses, and has 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax, 1st Global Advisors, and Private Advisor Group. Outside of advising, he serves as president of a condominium association and manages a tree farm in Maine. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and provides access to multiple investment platforms, including affiliated and third-party money managers.

Fernando Valente is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial, including its predecessor LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP., since 2004. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Clifford Virgin III is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 13 years and has been with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank since 2021. Virgin serves as treasurer for Friends of Montclair NJ Baseball, Inc. and sits on the board of directors for The 100 Club of Montclair New Jersey, a fund supporting families of fallen first responders. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs, combining in-house and third-party managers and offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Mark Dzamba is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, working across its affiliated entities. His other business activities include fiduciary services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning that emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Tomko is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Securities Corp for six years before joining Equitable Advisors in 2021. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Carmela D'anna is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Scott Hunter is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with high net worth individuals and families, offering long-term partnership to help steward wealth, navigate complex financial situations, and support client priorities over time. His approach focuses on building enduring relationships, applying comprehensive strategies that consider markets, risk, taxes, legacy, and family dynamics. Scott's role encompasses financial and cash flow strategy creation, portfolio construction and management, and guiding clients through significant financial decisions. Scott began his financial advisory career in 2001 after graduating from Rutgers University. He has worked at firms including Tucker Anthony and UBS prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2008. He holds several professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is also registered for Series 7 and 66 and holds a life insurance license. Outside his professional work, Scott lives in Morris County, New Jersey, with his wife and three children. He enjoys coaching youth sports, cooking, and volunteers as a CrossFit® Level 1 coach. He is involved in his local community through volunteer leadership and staff roles for Habitat for Humanity and the Park Youth Lacrosse Program.

Andre Bakhos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Equitable Advisors. He is also a member of Alpha Sigma Phi through 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Keith Schoch is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005, including the period when the firm operated as 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 third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Robert Haderer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in wealth management and individualized portfolio development, managing personalized or defined strategies on a discretionary basis. His strategies may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. Robert began his career with Merrill in 1994. He focuses on areas such as family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and Finance. Robert is involved in community activities and volunteers with organizations in his local community.

Erin Burke is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lord Abbett from 2015 to 2018 before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that 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 supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Don Giovanello Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services and co-founded Morristown Wealth Management, where he remains active. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Robert Mrozek is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients at various stages of their financial lives. He aims to help each client work toward their individual financial objectives by creating customized financial planning experiences. Robert has worked in the financial services industry since 2020. Prior to his current role, he was a Retirement Specialist at PGIM from 2022 to 2025, a Client Relationship Specialist at Charles Schwab from 2021 to 2022, and a Financial Services Representative at Merrill Edge from 2020 to 2021. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, Robert has interests in baseball, beach activities, cooking and baking, football, and traveling.

Kevin Lanahan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and 65 designations and previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. for 22 years before joining OSAIC in 2018. He serves as a board trustee for Mendham Area Senior Housing, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios that can be managed on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Charles Levine is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Florham Park, New Jersey, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management, leveraging proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Meredith Vergara is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2001 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

David Wallman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Loyola University Maryland and Lawrence Avenue Medical. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Christopher Bergman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Signature Financial Group, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and Madison Trust. He is based in Madison, New Jersey. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

David Allegra is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a PFS™ designation and Series 63 license, and has 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2016 and has operated his CPA practice since 1992. Allegra also serves as an independent insurance agent and owns a CPA and tax preparation business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement-plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a mix of proprietary models and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Elizabeth Padewski is a financial advisor with Merrill in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Money at Work, LLC. 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 and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.