Albert Vankleeff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 35 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial, including its predecessor LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP., since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, Vankleeff is involved in offering long-term care insurance. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and multiple investment platforms.

Robert Gariano is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Cetera and operates Gariano Wealth Management, where he serves as a financial advisor. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2015. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and serves over 800,000 clients through more than 10,000 advisors.

Krisha Ashton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for three years and Merrill for eight years before joining LPL 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 investment adviser representatives.

Seung Chul Kang is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Fort Lee, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of financial advising, Kang has ownership interest in a group health business. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, using firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, goal-oriented financial plans.

Jennifer Stapleton is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018, following three years at Stifel. 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, and institutional investors.

Vincent D'angelis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer from 2006 to 2010 before joining LPL Financial in 2010. He is also involved with Life Policy Pros, focusing on non-variable insurance. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Christina Dambra is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. Merrill, along 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.

Mark Durkin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he operated MVDurkin LLC for ten years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Grigori Lvov is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Hackensack, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2018 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Steven Torrico is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at UBS Financial Services for 16 years. He serves as a board member of the Arcola Country Club in Paramus, where he is involved in general oversight and strategic decision making. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through tailored financial plans and a structured discovery process.

Raydel Hernandez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he owns M & R Writing And Publishing, a business focused on the online sale of cookbooks. 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, with investment strategies that include discretionary and non-discretionary approaches and utilize advanced operational tools.

Evan Levitsky is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Lakeland Bank. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse clientele, including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple advisory programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Ramy Hakim is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career in the financial industry in 2014, he has provided consultations to clients aiming to identify their financial goals and offer tailored advice in investments, estate planning, education savings, wealth building, and retirement. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, services for defined benefit plans, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Ramy holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Aleppo University. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Raised in a bilingual environment, he is fluent in both English and Arabic. Beyond his professional work, Ramy engages in community activities aligned with the Merrill tradition of service. In his personal time, he enjoys playing tennis and soccer and traveling.

Edmund Delorenzo is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2005. He has held roles at McGoff, Collins & Delorenzo CPAs since 1998, providing tax, accounting, and forensic investigative services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in forensic accounting consulting and also holds an insurance agent license, selling life, health, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a nationwide multi-manager platform serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a network of over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients.

Thomas Lopez is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent affiliated with various insurance companies. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by multiple platforms and third-party partnerships.

Wayne Brunck is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. His prior roles include positions at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Questar Asset Management. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Partners in Planning, Inc., an insurance brokerage offering fixed annuities and various insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Ambrose Chan is a CFP® with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2014, and previously spent 21 years at AC Financial Advisory Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services using proprietary and third-party model strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Frances Goldstein is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 46 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in purchasing and occasionally selling antiques. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Timothy Loeffler is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with MassMutual Investors Services since 2017. He previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent, focusing on life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, health, and property/casualty insurance, as well as life settlements. MassMutual 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 ongoing, collaborative financial planning using firm-approved tools and delivers written recommendations, with additional programs including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Jose Martinez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Certified Financial Services and the UFCW National Health & Welfare Fund. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.