Joseph Maccariello is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and the University of Delaware. He is also employed in tax services for multiple entities based in Staten Island and Springfield. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, 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 with access to multiple platforms and custodians.

Kristine Ens is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Merrill for seven years before joining Ameriprise in 2023. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Edward Allegra is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2023 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was involved with BioLum Sciences LLC for five years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

George Prezioso is a financial advisor with Stifel in Brooklyn, NY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott Inc. for 42 years before joining Stifel in 2025. Prezioso serves on the boards of several community and educational organizations, including the Fort Hamilton Citizens Action Committee and Bay Ridge Catholic Academy. Stifel serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group. The firm provides episodic, fee-based financial planning and supports diverse client needs including pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities.

Shane Learn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience with multiple firms including Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Petersen Advisors, and ABMM Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisers.

Fatin Alkhaleel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been with Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2001. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Michael Boulos is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and The Fields Boulos Group, a role he has held since joining in the fall of 2020. In this capacity, he focuses on deepening client relationships and providing detailed wealth planning. Michael constructs personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving his clients' financial goals and regularly reevaluates their current situations to provide updated advice. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Villanova University, earned in 2017, where he served as philanthropy chair of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Michael also obtained his Juris Doctorate from New York Law School in 2020 and was admitted to the New York Bar Association in 2021. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Michael is involved with professional and community organizations such as LunchBreak and the Beauty Foundation of New Jersey. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf and tennis, collecting sports cards, working out, and spending time with family and friends at the beach.

Jarred Colaiacovo is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, N.A., PNC Bank, and other companies. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Arthur Crist is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brigita Z. Rumpeters is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 30 years of experience at Merrill Lynch, where she began her career in 1989 in the Westfield, New Jersey office. She works with affluent clients, non-profit organizations, and small businesses to provide investment management and wealth preservation services. Brigita develops personalized strategies accounting for clients' risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs, and investment goals. She offers a broad range of services including portfolio management, stock option analysis, retirement strategies, hedging and monetization of concentrated equity positions, life insurance analysis and funding, as well as wealth preservation and transfer services. Additionally, she provides various lending and mortgage services and advises on cash management, business lending, and retirement plans for small businesses and non-profit organizations. Brigita holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business/Marketing from Stockton University. She has earned multiple professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), enhancing her expertise in retirement planning and fiduciary responsibilities. Beyond her professional work, Brigita volunteers with several local non-profit organizations, including the Center for Hope. She is also an avid volleyball player, actively participating in co-ed leagues and tournaments. Brigita resides in Westfield with her husband, Artis, and their three children: Andrejs, Sintra, and Krista.

Gerald Silberman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Prior to that, he was with Metlife Securities Incorporated for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage, focusing on individual life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and group insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using technology to analyze client goals and offers event-driven planning programs such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Francis Bitterly is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Bitterly is also the author of a book titled *Spiritual Wisdom from the Heart of Wall Street* and serves as a trustee for New Hope IBHC, a hospital and rehabilitation organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools that incorporate Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates.

Richard Gunderud is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2025. He partners with clients to pursue financial success through comprehensive financial planning and guidance, focusing on understanding clients' goals and needs to co-create customized financial plans tailored to their unique financial situations. His approach aims to provide financial peace of mind and assist clients in making effective financial decisions. Prior to his current role, Richard served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. He has held several positions in the financial services industry, including Financial Consultant at E*TRADE From Morgan Stanley (2020-2023), Managing Director at C&A Financial Group (2019-2020), Manager of Financial Services at Prudential Financial (2018-2019), and Vice President at MassMutual Financial (2015-2017). Outside of his professional work, Richard's personal interests include family activities, fitness, movies, parenthood, and pets.

Robert Cutrupi is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 45 years of industry experience. He held a position at Morgan Stanley from 1983 to 2019 before joining Raymond James in 2019. He is the owner of The Cutrupi Group, LLC, a support company offering financial services to individuals through Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting aligned with client goals.

Hitesh Patel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Northfield Bank, Cetera Advisor Networks, Summit Financial Group, Summit Brokerage Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and various institutional platforms.

James Toth is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1998 and MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life and health insurance sales. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that delivers ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s planning process uses firm-approved software to analyze client goals and provides written recommendations without discretionary authority.

Amy Coleman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Louis Wolfson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Cetera since 2019, following an 11-year tenure at LPL Financial. Outside of Cetera, he is involved with GGW Financial Group and operates an insurance business under certain restrictions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and investment approaches.

Justin Pak is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics based on diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Louis Simone is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ. He has 20 years of industry experience, spending his entire career since 2006 with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of advising, he is a silent owner of a fitness business, AFC Hudson LLC, holding a 40% stake without day-to-day involvement. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of investment professionals, utilizing third-party managers and a variety of investment programs.