Hitesh Patel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Northfield Bank, Cetera Advisor Networks, Summit Financial Group, Summit Brokerage Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and various institutional platforms.

William Jannicelli is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2021. Prior to this, he was employed at FTI Consulting from 2019 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and incorporates ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Kenneth Levene is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. He serves as a board member of the Federal Drug Agents Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm employs structured planning tools and various investment strategies while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Justin Pak is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics based on diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Louis Simone is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ. He has 20 years of industry experience, spending his entire career since 2006 with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of advising, he is a silent owner of a fitness business, AFC Hudson LLC, holding a 40% stake without day-to-day involvement. Equitable Advisors serves a wide 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 through a network of investment professionals, utilizing third-party managers and a variety of investment programs.

Pedro Coello is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2009 to 2024. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Giovanni Duran is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Duran owns two support companies, Duran Wealth Management, LLC and IronRidge Wealth Management Group LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutions. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting supported by analytical tools, with a notable affiliation to a municipal advisor and specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Prasanna Joshi is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals and changing market conditions. Prasanna provides access to Merrill’s investment insights alongside the banking and lending services of Bank of America to support comprehensive wealth management. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree from the Indian Institute of Technology and a Master's Degree from Stevens Institute of Technology. Prasanna also participates in community service, volunteering with local organizations aligned with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement. His approach emphasizes one-on-one collaboration to help clients pursue their long-term financial objectives.

Pavel Leokumovich is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2010, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research conducted by a dedicated manager solutions team and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Minneripitiyage Don Karunaratna is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Equitable Advisors LLC, Ernst & Young Global Limited, and several other firms, alongside experience at the University of Wales and entrepreneurial ventures. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, model portfolios, and fund advisory, with a focus on oversight, conflict evaluation, and innovative methodologies including AI and systematic investment approaches.

Connor O'Reilly is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Connor's educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree from Seton Hall University.

Harry Harris is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a CPA and tax preparation business and operates a vending machine retail business. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Thomas Zupancic is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Marsh and McLennan Companies Inc. and managing a window cleaning business. The business is now dormant and in the process of dissolution. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, relying on both proprietary and third-party investment models delivered through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Ryan Tantleff is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His background includes roles outside finance such as work at Overbrook Golf Club and Bernards Cafe. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging proprietary market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans aligned with clients' goals and risk tolerance.

Evan Brown is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Absolute Fire Protection, Firestone Complete Autocare, and Universal Technical Institute. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Binni Shah is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and Motilal Oswal Financial Service Limited. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Quincy West is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at MassMutual since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of specialized planning programs.

Qiadong Zhao is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations, and has 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013, with prior experience at LPL Financial and Cathay Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.

Margaret Hill is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for nine years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as power of attorney for her mother. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory recommendations with other financial products through a large network of financial advisors.

Deborah Durrant is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2021. She brings twenty years of industry experience to her position, focusing on creating comprehensive and personalized plans to help clients grow and protect their wealth. Prior to joining Fidelity, Deborah worked as an Investment Advisor at BlackRock from 2000 to 2019. Her professional background encompasses a broad range of expertise in financial consulting and investment advising. Outside of her professional work, Deborah's personal interests include boating, family activities, fitness, music, traveling, and volunteering.