John Fraser is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 32 years of experience in the financial services industry, including prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities. He has been with Ameriprise since 2019. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Seamus Whalen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Whalen is involved in teaching through the Financial Educators Network. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

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.

Vincent Intiso Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at NewEdge Advisors, LLC and has held various positions outside finance, including roles in retail and education. 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 advisers. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and advanced portfolio management technologies.

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.

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 who holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Janney Montgomery Scott. In addition to his advisory work, he writes lifestyle articles on wine and participates as a speaker on wealth management topics. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party management through an integrated platform combining advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product sales.

Patrick Mattes is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Andrew Nairooz and Morgan Stanley, as well as positions outside finance such as at Misericordia University and Sanofi Pasteur. He is also involved with Emerson Reid, a dental, health, and vision insurance business. 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 employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to execute client recommendations.

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 three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at multiple firms, including IC Advisory Services, The Investment Center, and Jenkoski, Long, Yu CPA's. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with CBACCTG LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and providing access to research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Joseph Zito is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Krina Kapadia is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations 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, 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 offers a range of 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, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, Santander Bank and Securities, and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. Burgard also serves as a notary in Colts Neck, NJ. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

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 in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2002 and was associated with AXA Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Certified Art of Living Happiness Program Instructor with The Art of Living Foundation of USA. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, providing 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 a broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Thomas Meade is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial (formerly LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER) since 2006. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting with access to model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Joseph Bouffard is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, his work history includes roles at Trading Places International and Drew University. He also has an outside insurance appointment with Dergalis Associates LLC. 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 and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Katherine Mcguire is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019. Prior to that, she worked at Foresters Financial Services and Sundance Outdoors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and customized strategies.

Kyle Smith is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 6 years of industry experience. He holds CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management solutions supported by strategic asset allocation and due diligence from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.