Steven Samori is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked for David Lerner Associates for five years and has held various other roles including positions at Tesla and Manhattan College. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by extensive research and investment options.

Michael Di Giaimo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including NYLIFE Securities LLC, Eagle Strategies LLC, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. 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 an ESG eligibility framework. The firm focuses on non-discretionary services delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Brian Kopilak is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2004 and Primerica Financial Services since 2003. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in affiliated business activities including sales of loan products and home-related services through Primerica Mortgage, LLC and Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which serves individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating with a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Linda Godfrey is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on delivering personalized wealth management strategies that consider each client's full financial picture and evolving market conditions. Linda emphasizes education and understanding, helping clients comprehend their investments and how these align with their personal financial goals. Her expertise includes personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and strategies for retirement income, with a special focus on areas such as women and wealth. Throughout her career, she has prioritized building long-term relationships with clients, assisting them in managing and transferring wealth across generations. Linda holds a Bachelor's Degree from Colgate University and professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She contributes as President of the Northern New Jersey Chapter of Merrill Lynch Women's Exchange and is a contributing member of Phi Beta Kappa. Her community involvement includes volunteering with the Center for Food Action, participating in Make-A Wish events, fostering animals for Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge, Inc., and serving as a TWIN recipient with United Way.

Richard Gaba is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2005. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationally registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and financial planning services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Adam Pena is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works with individuals, families, and business owners to simplify wealth management. He focuses on understanding clients' goals, family priorities, business interests, and legacy objectives to develop personalized strategies. His expertise includes wealth growth and preservation, retirement planning, education funding, tax-efficient strategies, and legacy planning. Adam holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the State University of New York System at Binghamton. Adam resides in Westwood, NJ, and enjoys spending time with his family, as well as participating in adventure sports, football, golfing, hiking, music, photography, running, traveling, and watching movies. He is also committed to giving back to his faith and community.

David Berntsen is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 38 years of experience in the wealth management field. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and portfolio management services. David works closely with clients to examine various financial documents and understand family dynamics to deliver tailored advice and guidance. Throughout his career, David has worked for an institutional bond broker and other prominent wealth management firms before joining Merrill in 2014 along with his team members. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Ramapo College and the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. A native of Allendale, New Jersey, David resides with his family in Chester, New York. His personal interests include sailing, biking, skiing, golf, and fly-fishing.

Pascal Murphy is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2004. Murphy serves on the board of Bear Brook Village in Wood Ridge, NJ, in addition to managing his own financial advisory practice through GREP Holdings LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored written recommendations that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory services and provides a broad range of investment, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Elia Durso is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 2023. Previously, Durso worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 14 years. In addition to advisory work, Durso operates a seasonal personal income tax preparation business serving approximately 140 clients. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of advisory platforms and asset-allocation tools, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Matthew Perreault is a Financial Consultant at the Paramus, NJ Investor Center, where he works closely with local clients to provide guidance and education about their investments and their overall financial picture. He and his team focus on understanding each client's full situation and goals to help build comprehensive financial plans tailored to those objectives, aiming for successful outcomes and peace of mind. Matthew has held a series of roles at Fidelity Investments since 2021, including positions as Customer Relationship Advocate, Help Desk, Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, Investment Consultant, and currently as Financial Consultant. This progression reflects his broad experience within the company and the financial services industry. Outside of his professional career, Matthew has personal interests that include hiking, movies, music, outdoor adventures, pets, and soccer.

Ryan Brennan is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2025. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Consultant and Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. Before joining Fidelity, Ryan worked as a Financial Advisor and Financial Analyst at UNFCU Advisors from 2019 to 2022. In his professional practice, Ryan collaborates with clients to develop customized financial plans aimed at meeting their unique needs and obligations. He emphasizes building strong relationships through trust, understanding, and transparency, offering education and guidance to help clients navigate their financial journeys. Outside of his professional role, Ryan enjoys engaging in activities such as baseball, golf, snowboarding, softball, traveling, and participating in social events with friends.

Joseph Paladino is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Scarsdale, NY. He joined OSAIC Wealth Inc. in 2026 after 14 years in full-time education. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers a wide range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Paul Hashim is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at Metlife Securities Inc. from 2014 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in individual life and health insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and delivers recommendations covering investment categories and strategies.

Caren Malitsky is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is 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 provides collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and offers a range of investment programs and educational seminars.

Matthew Fallon is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Mahopac, NY. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Sam Rajguru is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was involved with Ohm Shri Riddhi Siddhi. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

John Hofman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2018, with periods of unemployment in between. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Nicholas Wisnovsky is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Nylife Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co, and National Securities Corporation. Outside of finance, he serves as a deckhand for Jordi Sportfishing, a fishing charter based in New Jersey. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and engages in oversight of sub-advisers and evaluation of share classes, with notable activities including commodity pool operator registration and advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Alexander Parisis is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Ramsey, NJ. He has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at PNC Investments LLC and PNC Bank, N.A. He has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities LLC for the past eight years. 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 investment recommendations.

Paul Levis is a Series 63-registered financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2025, and has a long career history including tenures at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Summit Financial Consultants, and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Levis is also involved in insurance sales through related activities with Mass Mutual and ASH Brokerage. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a diverse range of financial planning and advisory programs, combined with access to research and model portfolios from internal and third-party sources.