Gilbert Johnson is a financial advisor with Merrill in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of experience at Merrill following two years at Sprint. He is a co-owner of Happy Photography LLC, where he manages administrative responsibilities. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies across a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jack Habif is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He also serves as a power of attorney for Sheron Habif in a non-investment capacity. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Terence Brady is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hackensack, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2004 and teaches at the American School of Business since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a certified substitute teacher and softball coach for the North Bergen Board of Education and is a notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple portfolio strategies.

James Choe is a financial advisor with Merrill in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and offering 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated within Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide array of financial products and services.

Rosa Mazzone is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. Her work history includes roles at City National Bank and UBS Financial Services. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital-markets capabilities.

Joseph Rosario Sr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Anita Srivastava is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley. Her background includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill prior to rejoining Morgan Stanley in 2023. She is a board member of the College Club of Northern New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Thomas Teschic Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, offering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to tailor retirement income plans, primarily for clients with significant assets under management at Ameriprise.

Robert Egan is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has held roles at multiple firms, including Northstar Wealth Planning and Cetera Advisors LLC. Egan is a founder of EP Wealth Management, LLC, and Northstar Wealth Planning, and he is also a co-founder of Alpha Goose, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm provides tailored investment solutions through various platform arrangements and maintains both proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Mark Fleksher is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Securities America Advisors, Inc., and Prestige Wealth Group, LLC. Fleksher continues to be involved with Prestige Wealth Group, LLC in addition to his role at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies including machine learning.

Ashley Cassera is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with various Fidelity entities since 2007. 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 uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

John Murphy is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at American Portfolios Advisors, Inc., American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Murphy is also engaged in insurance-related activities, including fixed annuities and insurance sales. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth investors to pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services using a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including access to third-party money managers and model portfolios.

Joshua Bakhash is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains a real estate license with Re/Max in New Jersey but is not actively involved in commercial or residential real estate. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research.

Paul Donato is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities, Inc. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

Brian Burns is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and market-based modeling techniques.

Christopher Leckenby is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, where he served clients for over a decade. He is also involved with Jewelers Mutual Group in a property and casualty role. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management. The firm’s integrated platform combines adviser programs with brokerage and insurance products, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory approaches.

Gregory Sinno is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019, following a 23-year tenure at Foresters Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for Parents Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large network of independent advisors, serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial consulting services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Robert Kelley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including American Portfolios Financial Services, Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, and Merrill Lynch. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Richard Ludwicki is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at E*Trade and self-employment prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Frank Dedio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he was involved with Kraner, LLC and has held other roles including work with B2Btally, LLC, The Tally Strip, Florida State University, Wayne Valley High School, and Anthony Wayne Middle School. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios from various sources.