Ruby Van Der Heide is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with the Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, she worked briefly at Merrill Lynch/BofA and held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, Ruby was involved with Catchy. Cafe & Catering and had a position with the Borough of Allendale. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Carol Tomensky is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 1995 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as a power of attorney for her sister as needed. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. Their IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Michelle Denisco is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities Inc. Denisco is also involved in real estate referral services through Prodigy Real Estate. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and integrates model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Renee O Connor is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Her prior work includes roles at Equitable and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 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 broker-dealer and investment advisory registrations, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by an in-house manager solutions team.

Hugo Bartell is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2001. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, working extensively through program sponsors and endorsed technology-enabled managed platforms.

Kenneth Freelund is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He has held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm uses a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Laura Sullivan is a financial advisor at Merrill in Short Hills, NJ, with 14 years of industry experience. She has held her position at Merrill since 2013 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm operates within Bank of America’s broader platform, which includes access to various products and services.

Jason Wacaster is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2011. He holds a Series 66 license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and affiliated products supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Christopher Touma is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. In his current role, Christopher assists clients with holistic retirement planning and helps implement investment strategies tailored to their individual needs. He emphasizes taking the time to understand each client's unique goals to provide personalized financial guidance. Christopher's professional experience centers on investment consulting and financial representation, focusing on retirement planning and investment strategy implementation. Outside of work, he has interests in beach activities, boating, cars, fitness, and exploring food.

Geoffrey Cleveland Sr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 21 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan Securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research and model portfolios.

Rohini Raghubans is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank NA. 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 includes a broader range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Eddie Jimenez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2008. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios and delivers model portfolios through intermediary platforms.

Andrew Tomaino is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS Financial Services and Charles Schwab since 2022, with earlier experience in education and the food service industry. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, financial planning, and custody services within a large, integrated operational structure.

Kareena Gupta is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and The George Washington University. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jerrold Bertner is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Short Hills, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 39 years of industry experience, including 24 years at UBS. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to deliver tailored financial plans and portfolio management.

Africa Becerra is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2022 and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for 14 years. 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 across various client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide array of investment products and services.

Todd Kohlhepp is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Short Hills, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been working in the financial industry since 2026, with prior experience at LPL Enterprise LLC and a diverse background including roles at DoorDash and Mathematica. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with implementation options through multiple brokerage and advisory programs.

Chi Hong Chu is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2022, he worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for six years. Outside of advising, Chu serves as president and owner of several business entities and is the author of "The Retirement Pitfall." Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing a range of portfolio management options and proprietary as well as third-party strategies.

Richard Scialabba is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a summer rental property in Long Beach Township, New Jersey. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Joseph Segreto is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise and David Lerner Associates and has held various roles including positions at Auburn University and in marketing. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across a network of more than 14,000 financial advisors. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and leverages research from its investment institute alongside third-party analytics to inform investment decisions.