Mark Erikson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bridgewater, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1992 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a fiduciary for a for-profit organization. Merrill, alongside 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Dominic Tobacco Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 32 years of industry experience, including prior roles at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. He serves as a trustee for the River Plaza Youth Club, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that works with individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, providing access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Rocco Fiato is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Bridgewater, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Northeast Planning Corp for one year. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Bank of America, N.A. since 2017 and 2018 respectively. 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 strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Christopher Dipietro is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Michael Garzone is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. 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 written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Steven Parente is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bridgewater, NJ, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2007 and has additionally been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Christopher Tarashuk is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Northwestern Mutual. Outside of financial advising, he owns Aquatic Ascent, a business that raises and sells exotic fish. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves client risk assessment and matching to advisory program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Christopher Scalise is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. He currently works at Fidelity and has prior experience with Prudential and Boulevard Five 72. Strategic Advisers LLC, the Fidelity Investments company where he works, provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a quantitative and algorithmic investment process and serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Tess Cusate is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2021. Prior to that, she was not employed in the financial sector and completed her education at Villanova University. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning and portfolio management supported by proprietary research and capital market models. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, providing a broad range of services including custody, underwriting, and capital markets solutions.

Dominic Pinto is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill for 10 years before joining Charles Schwab in 2025. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of multi-asset model portfolios backed by due diligence from its Center for Financial Research.

Emmanuel Itembe is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he held positions at Equitable Advisors and Bankers Life and has also worked outside the financial industry at retailers including Lowe's and Macy's. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment implementation is typically model-driven, using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department or third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Rafael Diaz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ. He has 19 years of industry experience, including over 14 years at Axa Advisors, LLC. Diaz has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory models through in-house programs and third-party asset managers, with a focus on matching clients to appropriate investment solutions based on risk tolerance and plan information.

Kenneth Reilly is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Coonan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Bharat Gurnani is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at UBS Financial Services and Citigroup Global Markets. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Locascio is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, and he also owns a business that offers piano lessons and music performances for events. Additionally, he has been involved in real estate services as a broker assisting buyers and sellers. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

Shubhro Bose is a Senior Vice President and International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the New York International office in 2003. He has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, and managing new wealth. He provides personalized advice that considers every aspect of a client's life, drawing from his background of coming from a family of financial advisors. Shubhro graduated from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University in 1997 with a degree in Finance and International Business. He also completed the General Course Program at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation and is a member of the CFA Institute. Additionally, he holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Shubhro is involved with the Georgetown Alumni Admissions Program and his team supports local community organizations such as The Taub Institute for Research and the Women's Education Project. He and his wife Konika, a physician, live in Westfield, New Jersey, and have three children.

Keith Applegate is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Further Lane Asset Management. Keith is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

John Provinsal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has four years of industry experience, having previously worked at Paradigm Wealth Advisory, PNC Bank, and Capital One Bank. He also operates Paradigm Wealth Advisory, an independent registered investment advisory firm. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a wide network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customizable strategies.

Brian Lee is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Allied Wealth Partners. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies primarily based on portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party sponsors, and offers financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.