Edwin Kulawiak II is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Cetera and related entities since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates a tax practice, Nerenberg & Kulawiak, Inc., where he provides income tax preparation, business bookkeeping, payroll preparation, and tax and business consulting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and affiliations supporting its scale and product offerings.

Eric Woo is a CFP® with 32 years of experience in the financial industry, currently with RBC Capital Markets, where he has worked since 2018. His prior experience includes positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of CrashDummies LLC, a for-profit business that involves selling items on various online platforms. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with customizable portfolio management solutions using a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Amy Cooke is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services for nine years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Director of Special Events for the Commercial Real Estate Women of New Jersey, where she helps plan the annual golf outing. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment services supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Nykia Wharton is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022, following six years at Wells Fargo Clearing and three years at Ameriprise. Outside of her advisory role, she is a certified running coach, group fitness instructor, yoga instructor, and a spring track coach for children. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored financial recommendations.

Michael Cardali is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Axa Advisors, LLC and self-employment focused on consulting. Outside of advising, he acts as a principal and consultant for general business management, information technology, and the automotive retail service industry. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party sponsors.

Stephen Vecchione is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and has been with MassMutual and its subsidiary MML Investors Services since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as the owner of Statera Advisors, LLC, which offers various life and health insurance products. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning and offering specialized services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Cynthia Wagner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2017 and previously spent eight years with UBS Financial Services Inc. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports, primarily focusing on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Robert Bacino is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Insight Private Advisors, LLC. Bacino also serves on the Board of Directors and Finance Council at St. Magdalen's Church in Flemington, NJ. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large institutional advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that offers detailed retirement income planning and recommendations focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Paul Ciavarella is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, Securian Financial Services, and Guardian, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the advisory board of the Wayne Lions Club and has an independent contractor role in the service industry. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, model portfolios, and access to third-party managers.

Elizabeth Camp is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and within Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Dorana Brunhammer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2011 and also operates Handmade Events, LLC, a company that provides handmade decorations and premium gifts for large events. Additionally, she has been involved with the American Red Cross since 2001. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Thomas Gibbons is a Senior Financial Advisor with over 30 years of experience in wealth management at Merrill Lynch. He specializes in delivering personalized investment planning and retirement services tailored to individuals, families, and small businesses. His areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Thomas holds Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations, licenses for Life, Accident, and Health Insurance and Variable Annuities, and is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Seton Hall University. Outside of his professional role, Thomas is actively involved in his local community. He has served on various non-profit boards and contributed to causes such as community soup kitchens and Habitat for Humanity in Morris County, New Jersey. Thomas also coaches youth sports including baseball, basketball, and softball, and participates in swimming activities through the Morris County Swim League and Somerset Hills YMCA. His community involvement reflects a commitment to service beyond his financial advisory practice.

Nicholas Salamone is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm provides tailored financial planning and a range of investment services supported by firm-approved planning tools and resources.

John Mazza is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in water extraction and mold remediation activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Brian Irving is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 48 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. His prior roles include positions at Triad Advisors, Inc. and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. He is also the owner of Brybeck Financial, where he provides financial planning and life insurance settlement services. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to alternative investments, supported by proprietary tools and a complex affiliate network.

Carol Alania is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years at Morgan Stanley and 11 years of industry experience overall. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Mark Serby is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Stifel, and Ryan Beck & Co. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Joanne Yanogacio is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a financial planning process based on structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Donna Brower is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Allied Wealth Partners, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Securian Financial Services. She volunteers with the Parkinson Disease Foundation and is a member of the Parsippany Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Geoffrey Stubbs is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth planning services that include retirement and education planning. He focuses on assisting clients with investment management as well as related financial concerns such as insurance, tax minimization strategies, and estate planning. His client expertise covers a range of areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment finances, and managing new wealth. Geoffrey holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Ottawa and an MBA in finance from Queen's University. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He began his career as an industry analyst in Ottawa before joining Merrill Lynch Canada in 1983, later transferring to the Morristown/Florham Park office in New Jersey. His wealth management approach emphasizes personalized, high-touch service and building long-term client relationships nationwide. Outside of his professional work, Geoffrey is engaged in community volunteerism in line with the Merrill tradition. He enjoys outdoor activities including adventure sports, hiking, and skiing, and values spending time with his family. His personal philosophy centers on collaborating one-on-one with clients to develop tailored financial strategies aimed at helping them achieve their long-term goals.