Patrick Defeciani is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked in various roles including at Prisco Hot Tubs and the Town of Clarkstown, and spent five years at Rowan University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jeremy Westaway is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Arthurs Tavern and Scimedx Corporation, and has experience in academic and agricultural roles. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income, Social Security, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise.

Gary Tantleff is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 36 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, tailored investment solutions.

Craig Sjonell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 11 years. He is also a notary public in New Jersey and has involvement in a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Connor Darville is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Broadridge, as well as a period of study at Cornell University. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Fabian Bardales is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Citi Private Bank and Merrill Lynch. Bardales is based in Jersey City, NJ. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services through a quantitative, ESG-integrated process supported by centralized due diligence.

Robert Green is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates in various roles since 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory recommendations with other financial products and referral channels.

Paul Costello is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Clearing, and took a brief retirement in 2023-2024. Outside of his advisory role, he owns PLC Consulting LLC, an investment-related consulting business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, including specialized planning for business owners, sports and entertainment professionals, and others. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and offers tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.

Daniel Epps is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Short Hills, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2012. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broader range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Peter Mitrakos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting on a non-discretionary basis.

Todd Eosso is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and 16 years of industry experience. He worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc from 2015 to 2024 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. Eosso is also involved in Gravity Management Group Inc., a business he wholly owns and actively manages. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth criteria, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop personalized recommendations.

Jelani Ptah is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 37 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera since 2005 and also serves as president of Finesse Financial Services, Inc., an accounting, tax preparation, and investment practice. Additionally, he is a licensed real estate broker representing buyers and sellers through Jelani Ptah E&J Realty Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through multiple program platforms and a range of investment strategies.

Joseph Scorsone is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who works with executives, business owners, and families to help them make informed decisions about their finances. His approach is planning-driven, starting with clients' priorities and building investment strategies that align with their goals, timelines, and risk tolerance. Joseph focuses on areas such as retirement planning, tax-efficient investing, estate and legacy goals, and managing concentrated stock positions. He began his career in 2007 and joined Merrill in 2014. Joseph holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credentials, and has Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations. He completed an Accredited Certificate Program from the College for Financial Planning and is fluent in both English and Italian. Joseph resides in Roseland, New Jersey, with his wife, Eleonora, and their three daughters. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys music, traveling, and cooking.

Vincent Jule is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and has 52 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 30 years and has been with MassMutual Life Insurance since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent specializing in individual life, health, long-term care, and fixed annuities. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to support collaborative, annual planning relationships.

Laura Agard is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of The Black Steep LLC, a tea and beverage company. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Hubert Obrien is a financial advisor at Cetera with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Obrien is an insurance agent offering fixed life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance through his own business and other fixed insurance agencies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Erik Wehner is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Carmine Anzalone III. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to deliver customized advisory solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Michael Billa is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Jersey City, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he referees youth soccer games through the US Soccer Association. RBC Wealth Management serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and nonprofits, offering tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services through various advisory programs. The firm combines in-house and third-party investment managers and provides integrated solutions including tax management, responsible investing options, and alternative investments.

Thomas Gawron is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2017, following a period at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in other insurance-related business activities, including Professional Group Plans and an affiliated health plan. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth segments, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a range of firm-offered and third-party solutions.

Dolores Monte is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 51 years of industry experience. Her professional background includes roles at Summit Financial Networks and Crown Capital Securities, as well as operating her own firm, DM Financial Services, since 1992. Outside of advisory work, she is an enrolled agent providing tax planning and preparation services and serves as trustee for the Vito Caleca Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with a broad range of program options and custodial relationships.