Stephen Galli is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor with Cetera. His career includes roles at Avantax, Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors, and 1st Global Advisors. He is a board member of WJM Associates, a firm focused on executive coaching and development. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor supporting a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create bespoke strategies across various program structures.

Jake Von Halle is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. In addition to his advisory role, he operates the Von Halle Brokerage Group, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, combining advisory services with a broad platform that includes insurance, credit products, and institutional relationships.

Francesco Federico is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at JP Morgan Chase Bank, PNC Bank, and Bank of America. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings, serving institutional clients with tailored plan-level solutions.

Robert Hellwig is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Fairfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and MetLife Securities since 2009. Hellwig serves as a board member of the Unitas Caritas Foundation, a nonprofit supporting his alma mater, Immaculata High School. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and various event-driven planning services.

Gary Bonavita is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes nearly four decades with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. He also serves as a notary public, providing document witnessing services without charge. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements that utilize firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Donald Ross is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 30 years of experience in financial and wealth management. He provides services focused on money management and estate planning, assisting clients with personal and corporate investment strategies, retirement planning, and corporate executive services. As a member of the RS Group, he aims to connect clients' personal goals to financial strategies tailored to their needs. Mr. Ross holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University. He has earned the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his professional responsibilities, he serves as the coach for the Rutgers University Men's Rugby Club and is involved in community activities including volunteer work with the VA New Jersey Health Care System at East Orange Hospital. Outside of his professional and community engagements, Donald Ross enjoys sailing with his wife and three children. His personal interests also include ice hockey, traveling, and yoga.

Nicholas Azzopardi is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to develop personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their unique goals and priorities. Nicholas employs a relationship-driven approach to help clients navigate important financial decisions with clarity and confidence, focusing on long-term financial success. He earned his bachelor's degree from Wagner College, where he was a Division I lacrosse student-athlete, and later obtained his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same institution. Nicholas holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. A lifelong resident of Wayne, New Jersey, Nicholas values building lasting relationships within his community and is dedicated to providing personalized guidance and thoughtful strategies that help clients manage financial complexity and stay focused on their most important goals.

Jacob Buchanan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Webull Financial and Select Dental Management. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with management and administrative services for family business entities focused on real estate and financial affairs. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining model-based asset allocations and global research to tailor plans aligned with client goals and risk tolerances. The firm’s platform includes wealth management, institutional trading, and capital markets services.

Whitney Figueroa is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Woodbury Financial Services. Whitney’s background also includes roles outside financial services, including work in healthcare at CareOne at Teaneck and Genesis Healthcare. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Scott Hosier is a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since January 2001 and has held various leadership roles, including management positions in the Wayne office since 2007 and serving as Resident Director in the Upper Montclair office in 2011. In his current capacity, Scott focuses on helping clients navigate significant financial decisions by providing personalized strategies tailored to their priorities and goals. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Scott graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Wheaton College in 1993. He earned his Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ (CRPC®) designation in August 2006 and holds several other professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Scott has also conducted seminars on topics such as estate planning services, retirement plan assets, and college 529 planning throughout northern New Jersey. Residing in Midland Park, New Jersey, Scott lives with his wife, Mary, and their four children: Jacob, Jillian, Karalyn, and Caleb. He has been actively involved in his community, serving as Chairman of the Board at Young Life Bergen County for over two years and coaching many of his children's sports teams. In his personal time, Scott enjoys music, photography, traveling, listening to podcasts, and spending time with his family.

Peter Kuo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Lee, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Financial Life Insurance and Gideon Strategic Partners. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Tone Fitness and Little Crab LLC The Brookdale/Fanny's Italian. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Siobhan Langa is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. She is focused on developing strong relationships with clients by understanding their unique goals, needs, and concerns to assist them in working toward and maintaining sound financial plans. Prior to her current role, Siobhan accumulated experience in product management at UBS Financial Services from 1995 to 2012. Her professional background spans various aspects of financial services, contributing to her expertise in the field.

Evan Pulliam is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Equitable Advisors and Serino Coyne (Omnicom Group). Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its role in managing registered investment companies and its integration of advanced technologies such as AI in its research.

Ottilia Stura is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. She has 24 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Lakeland Financial Services. In addition to her advisory work, she is also a licensed insurance agent specializing in individual life/health and property/casualty products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and provides event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate settlement.

Thomas Cox is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

F Hahofer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, IFMG Securities, and Webster Bank. 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 range of financial planning and portfolio management services, combining scale and diverse financial products with advisory support for over 22,800 advisors.

Louis Kim is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2000 and Pruco Securities, LLC from 2000 to 2024 before joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, with additional services including financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust custody offerings.

Thomas Heinbockel is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed advisor with Edward Jones in Nyack, NY, with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, operates under a fiduciary standard, and supports its services with a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Eric Fareri is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at MassMutual Investors Services and Creative Financial Group since 2023. Prior to his financial advisory roles, he was employed at T-ROC Global and was affiliated with Monmouth University from 2019 to 2023. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software and structured planning processes to offer recommendations focused on investment categories and strategies.

Karina Vega Gonzalez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at TD Private Client Wealth LLC and various TD Bank entities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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.