Robert Blocker is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax in various capacities for more than two decades. He also operates a CPA practice focused on tax preparation and accounting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management and financial planning through a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.

Sean Conley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes a role at Deloitte in 2021 and several years at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. beginning in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Henry Liao is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005 and is involved in several nonprofit organizations, serving on the boards of Forefront and Foster the Family. He is also the founder of The Jubilee Experiment. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach includes a written Recommendation Report developed by a centralized service team, integrating investment research and third-party data to guide asset allocation and Social Security claiming options.

Jeffrey Dickinson is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. He previously worked at Metlife Securities from 2009 to 2017 and has been associated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and senior partner of Force Financial Associates, LLC, where he provides financial education and workshops to institutional clients. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships with clients.

Jonathan Sot is a financial professional at Cetera with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at the University of Notre Dame and RMR Group, as well as work in insurance sales. He is also involved in financial services through Allied Wealth Partners alongside his advisory duties. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals across wealth levels, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and various program platforms. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.

Samuel Rosenbaum is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with four years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an advisor at Raymond James Financial and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Stifel Nicolaus. Outside of his advisory roles, he has professional experience spanning educational institutions including George Washington University and Tulane University. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and sponsors wrap-fee advisory programs alongside institutional consulting and portfolio management.

John Mooney is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Wealthspring Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory work, Mooney serves as treasurer of the Blairstown Rotary Club, where he manages financial transactions and account reconciliation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts, with a multi-manager platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning.

Mavi Thorpe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2018, Thorpe worked at Merrill for two years. Thorpe also manages a rental property outside of work. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Frederick Wright is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 50 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is registered as a non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with operational tools and a broad array of financial products.

Thomas Brown is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with seven years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He previously worked at M Holdings Securities, INC. and Greenberg & Rapp Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Eagle Rock Wealth Management, where he contributes to investment research, trading, and financial planning analysis. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized capabilities in municipal finance and innovative retirement plan advisory services.

Kulvinder Kaur is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. She combines her understanding of market cycles with firsthand knowledge of family small business operations to provide tailored financial guidance and strategic solutions. Her expertise covers areas including college education planning, corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. Before transitioning to wealth management, Kulvinder held director-level roles in institutional finance at firms such as AVM/Norfolk Markets, Swiss Re Financial Markets, and Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale, focusing on interest rate and cross-currency derivatives. She earned a Bachelor's degree in International Business from Hofstra University and an MBA in Finance from Baruch College. She holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Kulvinder is involved in community service and supports organizations such as Bonnie Brae and TAARA.org. She speaks English, Hindi, and Punjabi. Her personal interests include hiking, pickleball, reading, table tennis, tennis, and traveling.

Adetomilola Adeyemo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, Adeyemo worked at Baldwin & Obenauf and CO OP Brand Partners. Outside of advisory work, Adeyemo is the owner of Hello August LLC, a real estate-related business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.

Glenn Evans is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing personalized financial strategies to a diverse client base. His clients include corporate executives in pharmaceutical, technology, and real estate sectors, business owners, attorneys, medical professionals, widows, members of the LGBTQ community, and extended families across more than 20 states. Glenn’s approach centers on understanding each client’s unique goals and challenges, with an emphasis on planning-based wealth management and legacy strategies. Before joining Merrill, Glenn held senior corporate development and strategy roles at Fortune 500 companies and served as a mezzanine lender to middle market businesses. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor’s degree from Amherst College. Glenn’s professional credentials include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) designation, and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA™) designation. He is an Advisory Member of the Association of African American Financial Advisors and serves as a Trustee of The Kappa Guide Right & Scholarship Fund of Montclair, supporting leadership development and scholarships for local high school seniors. In addition to his advisory work, Glenn contributes as a pro bono consultant to nonprofit organizations focused on arts and education and participates in the Harvard Business School Club of New York Community Partners Initiative. He resides in Livingston, New Jersey, with his daughter and enjoys activities such as biking, hiking, running, swimming, photography, music, genealogy, and traveling.

Cyril Yannarelli is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Clifton, NJ, and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1995. Yannarelli serves as a commissioner for the Paterson Housing Authority and is a board member of Mustard Seed Children/DR in Paterson, NJ, where he assists with fundraising and community support efforts. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and additional financial services. The firm maintains a large network of advisors and branches and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Domenico Dimaio is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, J.P. Morgan Securities, PNC Wealth Management, Avantax Advisory Services, and Morgan Stanley. Equitable Advisors serves a broad 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 programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory platforms.

Andrew Sorger is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Montclair, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, following a prior role at Metlife Securities from 2014 to 2017. He serves as trustee for the Martin & Susan Sorger Family Trust. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach includes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with optional implementation of recommendations through brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Todd Shallcross is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at City National Bank since 2016, while maintaining a role at RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, with strategies tailored to clients’ risk profiles and a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Vincent Pecora is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various capacities within Morgan Stanley entities since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is listed as an officer for a used car sales business in New Jersey, though he does not actively participate in its operations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm provides customized financial planning and a range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Puckett is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oakland, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is a chemistry tutor and an adjunct instructor at Assumption College for Sisters. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Theresa Carmagnola is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Summit Financial Group. Outside of her advisory role, she is co-owner and vice president of a restaurant business in New Jersey. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party investment options.