Wayne Sammartino is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients since 1989. He assists individuals and families in assessing and achieving their financial goals through comprehensive planning, asset allocation, and risk management. His areas of focus include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. A 1980 graduate of Brown University, Wayne holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He takes a holistic approach to financial advising, evaluating clients’ situations and risk tolerance to develop suitable asset allocations and portfolio strategies. He collaborates with clients’ attorneys and CPAs to implement their financial plans effectively. Wayne is also involved in the community as a youth lacrosse coach and serves on the Board of Directors for Edward Sisco Village. Additionally, he is a member of the Brown University Alumni Association. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys hiking, reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Daniel Whritenour is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Equitable Financial Life Insurance and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, he has experience with small business ventures including ownership of All American Decks LLC and Tavern 5. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Brennen Gerhart is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently with Equitable Advisors since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Ceros Financial Services, AtCap Partners, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. He is also the owner of Gerhart Enterprises LLC, a non-investment-related business expense entity. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Sharon Murdock is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for Make Change for Carter, a charity focused on mental health awareness and support programs for first responders and schools. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of capital markets services through its platform.

Carol Cooperman is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. She has been with Fidelity since 2019, previously serving as an Investment Consultant from 2021 to 2023 and as a Financial Representative from 2019 to 2021. Carol focuses on helping individuals and families define and work toward their financial goals. She employs a consultative approach, partnering closely with clients to understand their priorities and deliver personalized financial planning. Her goal is to provide clients with financial peace of mind by guiding them through life changes toward their objectives.

Bernard Kashmann is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2009 and City National Bank since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of a nonprofit camp and a synagogue, advising on operational and personnel matters. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles. The firm integrates in-house and third-party investment managers and offers access to alternative investments and specialized capital-markets capabilities.

Kristen Auriemma is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2024 and has previous experience with multiple organizations including educational institutions such as Steven's Institute of Technology and Florida State University. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, delivering advisory and brokerage solutions through various program sponsors and endorsed third-party managers.

Abraham Itani is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he founded Itani Wealth Management LLC and has worked in wealth management and investment services firms. He also operates Itani Accounting and Tax LLC, providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and insurance products via an integrated platform combining advisory services with product sales.

Kenneth Berk is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide array of advisory programs and personalized financial planning using structured tools and scenario modeling, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brandon Gioia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President and coach for the Franklin Lakes Little League Softball board. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors.

Daniel Montalvo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for Bank of America and Merrill for 10 years. He is currently based in Hackensack, NJ. 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 in its investment approach.

Harish Jashnani is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 14 years. 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 advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations across a broad range of products, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with an advisory approach tailored to plan objectives and demographics.

Elizabeth Goldsworthy is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds a Series 66 license and has 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 13 years before joining Charles Schwab in 2022. 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Anthony Fresella is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including American Portfolios Advisors, Equitable Advisors, and The Medicines Company. 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. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and various portfolio strategies.

William Murphy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a seven-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 advisory options. The firm’s approach is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

William Hyde is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at GWN SECURITIES, Inc. and AXA Advisors, LLC. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable gift funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Nicholas Campanile is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Morris Plains, NJ. He has 18 years of industry experience, including seven years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored advice, primarily for clients maintaining assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Ruben Bakhash is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 1998 and has taught finance and CFP-related courses at Fairleigh Dickinson University since 2005. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed as an independent insurance agent selling fixed annuities and has experience as a mortgage broker. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from internal and third-party sources.

Nicholas Aubin is a financial professional with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked with NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a golf caddy since 2013. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with diverse program options.

Michael Sparago is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides a broad range of capital markets services.