Gregory Bielat is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1991. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

Rugmini Padmakumar is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with Metlife Securities Inc. for 15 years. She holds a Series 66 designation and serves as a board member for the charitable organization Mantrah. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering a range of programs including educational seminars and event-driven planning such as divorce and estate settlement.

Anthony Cavallo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Cetera since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a legal and tax planning practice as an attorney and CPA. 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 over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to multiple program structures and third-party money managers.

Stephen Council is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of PBD Productions, a photography and videography business, and serves as an officer delivering magazines for The Positive Community Magazine. 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.

Thomas Cannizzo Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, Allied Wealth Partners, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, and Securian Financial Services. 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 brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Phillip Malavarca is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an auto care consulting business and is a notary public in New Jersey. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining in-house research with third-party analytics while offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Daniel Masiello is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of advising, he is involved in coaching and consulting other advisors through Advanced Skill Development LLC. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm delivers customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing managed accounts and the use of algorithmic tools overseen by specialized committees.

Eugene Giordano is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2003 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His other business activities include servicing fixed insurance contracts and conducting transactions on life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. 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 variety of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Gregory Kizelevich is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2016, following seven years at UBS Financial Services Inc. 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. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide array of products and services.

Michael Falco is a CFP® professional with five years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors. He has worked with Primerica since 2020 and concurrently holds positions in education and community sports, including roles as a full-time teacher and as owner/director/coach of Garden State Basketball Academy. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based strategies and selectively managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients within a wrap-fee structure. The firm employs an independent due-diligence process for asset managers and delegates trading to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Ethan Friedman is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals, focusing on comprehensive wealth management. His approach integrates insights from Merrill and the banking and lending capabilities of Bank of America to adapt strategies to evolving market conditions. Ethan's expertise includes services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison. In addition to his professional work, Ethan is committed to community involvement and spends time volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, his personal interests include ice hockey, music, reading, running, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Joseph Troiano is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith since 2013. 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 a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a wide range of products and services beyond traditional investment management.

Irina Ilina is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Amanda Reed is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Thomson Reuters for one year before joining UBS in 2018. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Tinu Thompson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She has held her current position since 2016 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Merrill offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, providing a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm leverages its integration with Bank of America to offer access to a broad set of products and services beyond traditional investment management.

John Reilly is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked previously with Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is also an insurance agent and broker. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Thomas Frothingham is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions.

Dipak Shah is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1998 and transitioned to LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to various investment programs through a platform that integrates advisory and brokerage channels.

Nicholas Schraft is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Wealth Enhancement Group, and MACRO Consulting Group. 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 a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

David Macchia is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in outside insurance sales through IWMG Consulting LLC and serves as president of Ironbound Wealth Management Group, a DBA for MassMutual. Mass Mutual 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 offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and various specialty programs such as divorce and estate settlement planning.