Brent Salamone is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He serves as treasurer and board member for Cub Scout Pack 124, a volunteer role involving the management of dues and expenses. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment consulting and advisory services that combine quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Kenneth Pollard is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he assists clients and their families in navigating financial planning by developing customized strategies for personal and financial harmony. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, High Net Worth Service Associate, and Customer Relationship Advocate. Prior to joining Fidelity, Kenneth gained experience as a Data Intelligence Intern at Natixis Investment Managers in 2020. His professional background reflects a focus on client service and financial planning within the investment management industry. Outside of his professional role, Kenneth has interests in cars, fitness, football, movies, music, and skiing.

Lawrence Deluise is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several nonprofit organizations, serving on boards and committees that support local sports programs and educational institutions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad platform that includes fiduciary financial planning and capital markets activities.

Mark Denny is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances, including unique investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Joseph Kennelly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, with prior tenure at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney beginning in 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning services utilize structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools, supporting clients through comprehensive investment and estate planning.

Oscar Colon is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2016. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Steven Sedlak is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2022 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wachovia Bank, N.A. in various capacities over the past two decades. 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 plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s integration within Bank of America allows access to a broader platform of products and services beyond typical managed accounts.

Alexander Recchia is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2013, he has worked directly with individuals and businesses to help them achieve their financial goals. His client base includes owners of private businesses, corporate executives, physicians, CPAs, attorneys, retired couples, widows, and multiple generations of families across the nation. His areas of expertise encompass education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income. Alexander emphasizes the importance of strategies beyond savings and investments, including estate planning and family wealth transfer, to help clients efficiently move toward their defined objectives and navigate pivotal life transitions such as retirement or selling a business. Alexander holds a Bachelor's Degree from Salve Regina University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is involved in community organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Healing the Children, and Knights of Columbus. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, fishing, golfing, hiking, photography, and spending time with his family.

Stephen Paino IV is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Pompilios Pizzeria. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services. The firm’s investment approach includes multi-asset model portfolios and both non-discretionary and discretionary management options delivered at scale through a highly integrated platform.

Brendon Reese is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill before joining UBS in 2022. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, Reese serves as president and board member of the Cedar Grove Junior Baseball Softball League. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Robert Wilkes is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Ryan Financial. In addition to his advisory role, Wilkes is involved with Jay Sarno and Associates as a business and management consultant. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad 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 multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Eddie Reyes is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he held roles at Morgan Stanley, Price Waterhouse Coopers, and Brown & Brown Insurance. Reyes is also the owner of Reyes Property Management LLC, a property management and leasing business unrelated to his advisory role. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Chona Deguzman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in East Rutherford, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2003. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of mortgage products and home security referrals through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers model-driven investment strategies with custody and trade execution supported by leading service providers, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets through a network of nearly 3,700 advisors.

Suzanne Nicholson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and proprietary investment models as part of its advisory approach.

Kyle Davis is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and approximately one year of experience. His prior roles include positions at New York Life Securities, Northwestern Mutual, and Vivint Smart Home. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Wayne Lettieri is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding the ChFC® and Series 65 credentials and has 42 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1983, including through its affiliated broker-dealer, Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale and service of automobile, health, dental, and property and casualty insurance. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services. The firm’s platform integrates adviser programs with active sales of financial products such as insurance and provides access to model portfolios and third-party asset management solutions.

Jill Williams is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2018, following prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Williams serves on a pro bono committee, contributing her time outside of her advisory duties. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, delivering personalized, research-driven recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Luc Droal is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1995. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Thomas Leder is a CFA® charterholder with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., where he has worked since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and National Life Group. 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 additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Daniel Garden is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license, and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2013 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is responsible for overseeing tax compliance for an irrevocable life insurance trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, utilizing structured financial planning tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services focused on tailored financial solutions without individual security recommendations.