Jason Van Brunt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with two investment-related rental property businesses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a combination of advisory and broker-dealer platforms.

Robert Coon is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wachovia Bank. Outside of advising, he is also active as an artist and musician. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services utilizing model portfolios, third-party asset management programs, and a range of financial products through its integrated platform.

John Mossa is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2018. Prior to this, he worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. from 2015 to 2018. He also engages in tax preparation and Medicare planning activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, supported by proprietary and third-party research and portfolio management solutions.

Rebecca Trachtenberg is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Kestra Financial Services, Inc. Since 2012, she has also been involved with Regal Wealth Advisors, where she performs administrative duties. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Michael Hughes is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, including its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, where he worked from 2004 to 2020. 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 various asset management programs, delivering advice through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives using both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Arthur Foreman is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2012. He has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, including roles as Financial Consultant and Investment Representative at Fidelity Investments, as well as a Floor Trader at the New York Stock Exchange from 1997 to 2007. His expertise includes working with Fidelity's High Net Worth clients in areas such as retirement, income, and wealth planning. Arthur leverages his extensive experience to assist clients and their families in pursuing their financial goals.

Carrie Topel is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. In addition to her advisory role, she maintains a CPA firm, Topel & Silver CPAs, which has been operating since 1994. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Gregory Marino is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. 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.

Emilia Gale is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been providing financial and wealth management advice since 1994. She has over 30 years of experience working with families and business owners in areas such as retirement planning, college education planning, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. Emilia holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is conversant in French. Emilia earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Drew University and is an active member of the Drew Alumni Association. Beyond her professional work, Emilia is involved in community organizations such as the Food Bank of New Jersey and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. She lives in Westfield with her husband, and they enjoy gardening, outdoor activities, attending sporting events, and the theatre.

Tracy Junquet is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 1990. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Alfano is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and joined Cetera in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, Alfano volunteers with 3rd Decade, providing financial education to individuals who cannot afford professional advice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large network of independent advisors serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and oversees over $256 billion in assets.

Michael McCabe is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He applies a goal and needs-based holistic approach to assist individuals, families, and businesses in pursuing their financial objectives. His work involves thorough planning conversations with clients and utilizing Fidelity's information, technology, and tools to support their financial success. Michael's strategy focuses on planning areas including investment planning, tax-efficient investing, income planning, and legacy planning considerations. Prior to joining Fidelity, he gained experience as a wholesaler and financial services education consultant at Allstate Financial Services from 2017 to 2021, served as a field sales associate at State Farm from 2014 to 2017, and worked as a registered representative at MetLife from 2009 to 2014. Outside of his professional role, Michael's personal interests include spending time at the beach, attending concerts, caring for pets, skiing, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Brent Freda is a financial advisor at Merrill holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has experience working at Fulton Bank and Xactus prior to his current role at Merrill and Bank of America, where he has been since 2026. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Anne Schnuriger is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is associated with a plumbing and heating business operated by her husband. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Richard Hagerty is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Manasquan, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes ten years at UBS Financial Services and a year at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. Outside of advising, he works part-time at The Atlantic Club, assisting members as floor staff. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations in partnership with its financial advisors.

Stacie Ann Lites is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Her prior roles include positions at Allstate and Shipt Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies and its role as a commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Keith Owitz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Holmdel, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and also operates Owitz Consulting Services, LLC, which he founded in 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Isaacson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at AT&T for eleven years. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jeffrey Herman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2017, he worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment solutions.

Thomas Croom III is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Tinton Falls, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and Primerica Advisors since 1989. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, employing BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation and Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services for custody and trade execution.