Arthur Warden IV is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and E*TRADE Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a youth lacrosse coach with Roxbury Gales Youth Lacrosse. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm uses a range of third-party advisory models and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Steven Strambi is a financial advisor with Stifel in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2020, following tenures at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Stifel serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Herbert Bolivar is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His career includes roles at Bank of America N.A., Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Merrill, along 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 supported by internal and third-party investment teams. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, with a range of investment approaches including tax-aware strategies and customizable investment restrictions.

Rouba Staufenberger is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Real Chemistry, The Planning Shop, Psyma International, and Adelphi Research. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Michael Ricca is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, as well as a long tenure at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize a structured process and proprietary tools for scenario modeling, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Rohan Walker Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Know Good LLC, a consulting business based in Morristown, New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment models to support its financial planning process.

Ava Nelson is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and tax minimization to help clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. Ava holds the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. She earned a Bachelor's Degree as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from William Paterson University. In her role, Ava emphasizes education, thoughtful planning, and personalized strategies tailored to individuals and families. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and soccer.

Denise Petti is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Todd Patton is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity since 2021, transitioning from a Financial Consultant role to his current vice presidential role. Todd has over three decades of experience in the financial services industry, with a career spanning several major firms including UBS Financial Services, Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management, Bernstein Global Wealth Management, and AllianceBernstein. His roles have included Director of Retirement Plans, Financial Advisor, Senior Retirement Product Manager, and various leadership positions focused on retirement and defined contribution services. Outside of his professional career, Todd has personal interests in golf and military service.

Giovanni Gallo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at GWN Securities, Parsonex Advisory Services, and Parsonex Securities, as well as a long tenure in construction with Arcade Construction. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individual investors, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by extensive resources and technology tools.

Olga Avdaev is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously spent time at Summit Risk Management, Inc. and Summit Equities, Inc. Avdaev is also involved with Duphiney Financial Network, an entity related to her LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jeffrey Fischman is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored strategies based on client risk profiles, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and providing a range of portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Gregory Caburis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Merrill since 1984 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Thomas Charette is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and various investment programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools as part of its advisory approach.

Kathy Deangelis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience, including 18 years at her current firm. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an administrator of an estate, a family business role. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Carmen Cappadona is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at City National Bank since 2020. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Steven Brisgel is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2013. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning analyses that serve as a foundation for client decisions.

Sabino Ruta is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, his background includes roles in retail and food service industries, such as positions at David's Cookies and Godfather Pizzeria of East Hanover. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to deliver investment solutions tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and financial goals.

Neal Gordon is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and Mass Mutual Investors Services. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with a variety of investment strategies and utilizes technology for operational and research support.

Jason Marcantuone is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in education and landscaping, as well as studies at the University of Delaware. 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 investment strategies for individual and institutional clients.