Ronnie Critelli is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, TD Wealth Management Services Inc., and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he officiates soccer matches as a referee. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services using proprietary research and tools, with discretionary client implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Michael Minnella is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in guiding first-generation wealth creators, entrepreneurs, and families through financial complexities, with a focus on areas such as divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, and personal retirement planning. Michael holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation and has completed an Accredited Certificate Program from the American College. His expertise includes managing concentrated stock positions, addressing significant life transition events like retirement and inheritance, and collaborating with clients' legal and accounting advisors on estate planning issues. Residing in Howell, NJ, Michael is involved in his community as a baseball, soccer, and softball coach. Outside of his professional duties, he values family time, engaging in activities such as traveling, endurance sports, and volunteering, which inform his approach to wealth management focused on long-term planning and purpose-driven financial strategies.

Kenneth Shine is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendations that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support its clients and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts within its advisory approach.

Waltraud Grande is a CFP® with 44 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., where she has worked since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks, Summit Financial Group, Wells Fargo Advisors, and operating Grande Financial Services, Inc. for over three decades. Grande is a part owner of Grande Financial Services, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work, distinguishing it within the institutional advisor category.

Kseniia Kairelshtein is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Citibank N.A. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing tailored financial planning and consulting services through various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jeffrey Langer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. 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 delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Kennedy Crossan is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC. He has been with Royal Alliance since 2011 and operates as an independent insurance agent focusing on health insurance. Crossan is also a partner in Prime Wealth Partners, which offers fixed insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, providing brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization strategies and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and private equity ownership.

Armando Krusell is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at TD Bank N.A. and Dicks Sporting Goods and was a full-time student for eight years. He is also involved in a non-variable insurance business in Hopelawn, NJ. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Holly Marcin is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab since 2019 and was previously employed at Abel HR for one year. Prior to her career in finance, she was a homemaker for over two decades. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by strategic asset allocation models and centralized operational infrastructure.

Justin Tansey is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Freehold, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2022 and previously at AllDigital Specialty and Fairleigh Dickinson University. Outside of advising, Tansey is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Ryan Aiello is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Ronald Crudo Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked with firms including LPL Financial, AXA Advisors, and Calamos Financial Services. He is also an insurance agent involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting diverse investment strategies under various program structures.

Richard Cardinali is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 27 years of industry experience and 25 years dedicated to wealth and retirement planning. Since joining Bank of America in 1998 and transitioning to Merrill in 2008 with his team, he has focused on helping clients implement strategies centered on asset and lifestyle preservation, trust and estate planning, tax minimization, and the efficient transfer of assets. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, and retirement income planning. Richard holds a Bachelor’s degree from Bucknell University and is a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and a Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He emphasizes a client-first approach to wealth and retirement planning, aiming to support clients in achieving a work-optional lifestyle through customized financial strategies that adapt as their lives evolve. A native of New York City, Richard resides in New Jersey with his three children. Outside his professional activities, he enjoys biking, cooking, football, music, reading, and spending time with his family.

Daniel Rothman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2018. Prior to his current role, his work history includes positions at Compassion First Pet Hospitals and American Income Life. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients offering a range of brokerage and advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, model-based asset allocation tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Christopher Donnelly is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including retirement, education, risk management, and specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Cynthia Englise is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her prior experience includes roles at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Morgan Stanley, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 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 strategies for a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Wayne Brannan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Stuart Hoch is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior work includes 22 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. and one year at Veravest Investment Advisors, Inc. Outside of advising, he provides individual and group health products on a limited basis. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, with a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of strategies through its complex affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

Thomas Scotto is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Regulus Financial Group, LLC. Outside the financial sector, he was involved with Villa Monte Pizzeria for two years. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, using advanced tools to support annual collaborative planning engagements.

Rodney Medina is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, following prior roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Citicorp Investment Services. He is also involved with MK Financial Group LLC. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large network of over 22,900 advisors.