Seamus Whalen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, Santander Securities, and Merrill. He is also involved in financial education through the Financial Educators Network. 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 broad range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party subadvisors, supported by advanced operational tools.

Omar Aburadi is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, TSG Capital Advisors, and Prudential Insurance. He also served in the US Air Force from 2017 to 2018. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Louis Mancinelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 63 credential. He has 42 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Securities America Advisors, and Ridgeway Conger Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales focusing on life, health, and long-term care products. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a network of over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

James Jaghab is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Marlboro, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Jaghab owns a business focused on buying and selling sports cards and memorabilia primarily through eBay, and he also provides consulting services as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst for a law firm. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm’s approach integrates algorithmic automation with advisor partnership and emphasizes the use of its affiliated funds and managed accounts.

Jack Olsen is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill, as well as various positions outside finance, including teaching and work at Six Flags Great Adventure. 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 investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Michael Serrapica is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, Serrapica is a Certified Public Accountant and principal of his own CPA firm, Michael Serrapica CPA PLLC, which provides tax and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Salvatore Longo III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to joining Cetera, he was employed at AMA Pizza e Cucina and attended James Madison University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and a multi-manager platform with various program structures.

Grant Douglas is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and also serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at King Financial Network, where he provides investment management and financial planning. His background includes prior roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and educational positions at the University of Delaware and Summit High School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Eric Stiles is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2015 and is also associated with Malecki Financial Group, where he is involved in financial services. Additionally, he works as an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services through multiple program structures, combining affiliated and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Ashok Rajan is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at several notable firms, including Prudential Insurance Company of America, Janney Montgomery Scott, and Merrill. In addition to his advisory work, he writes lifestyle articles on wine, covering topics such as wine regions and etiquette. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm primarily employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and a Model Wealth Portfolios wrap program.

Patrick Mattes is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Andrew Nairooz and Morgan Stanley, as well as involvement in educational and recreational organizations. He is also associated with Emerson Reid, a business focused on dental, health, and vision insurance. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party advisory programs.

Ashwini Hublikar is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America from 2013 to 2025. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Claudio Bonesini is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at IC Advisory Services, The Investment Center, and Jenkoski, Long, Yu CPA's. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through CBACCTG LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a large network of advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers.

Joseph Zito is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 11 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services in various roles. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, asset management programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and extensive operational tools.

Krina Kapadia is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and HDFC Life Insurance Company LTD. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Burgard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Colts Neck, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, Santander Bank and Securities, and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is also a commissioned notary. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Kyle Kost is a Senior Financial Advisor with The Kugel Briegs Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the group in 2019 and helps clients with multigenerational wealth and retirement planning. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Kyle specialized in physical alternative investment strategies tailored to high net worth clients. The Kugel Briegs Group has served the retirement planning and wealth management needs of clients for over 25 years, overseeing assets of approximately $2.7 billion as of October 2024. Kyle holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida with concentrations in Finance, Real Estate, and Entrepreneurship. He has earned several industry designations, including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) from the College for Financial Planning Institutes in Denver, Colorado, the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) from the National Association of Plan Advisors, as well as Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is also a member of the Florida Wealth Management Association. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Kyle is involved with community organizations such as the J. Wood Platt Scholarship Trust Fund and The Matthew Renk Foundation. He grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and currently resides in Princeton, New Jersey.

Prajna Khisty is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she is a certified instructor for the Art of Living Happiness Program. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset management programs, offering solutions that include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Thomas Meade is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clark, New Jersey, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2006 and previously held positions at Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. and Quick & Reilly, Inc. He is involved with Westfield Investment & Retirement Services, an entity related to his LPL business. 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 financial planning, asset management programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of investment strategies and operational tools.

Joseph Bouffard is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, he held positions at Trading Places International and Drew University, among others. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Dergalis Associates LLC in a capacity unrelated to routine investment activities. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing a range of third-party advisory models and proprietary resources to deliver its services.