Nykia Wharton is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022, following six years at Wells Fargo Clearing and three years at Ameriprise. Outside of her advisory role, she is a certified running coach, group fitness instructor, yoga instructor, and a spring track coach for children. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored financial recommendations.

Dennis Ganley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2017. Prior to that, he was employed at A&P/ACME for two years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is driven by investment policy statements and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Michael Cardali is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Axa Advisors, LLC and self-employment focused on consulting. Outside of advising, he acts as a principal and consultant for general business management, information technology, and the automotive retail service industry. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party sponsors.

Stephen Vecchione is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and has been with MassMutual and its subsidiary MML Investors Services since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as the owner of Statera Advisors, LLC, which offers various life and health insurance products. MML Investors Services, LLC 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 seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning and offering specialized services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Paul Ciavarella is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, Securian Financial Services, and Guardian, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the advisory board of the Wayne Lions Club and has an independent contractor role in the service industry. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, model portfolios, and access to third-party managers.

Elizabeth Camp is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and within Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Katelyn Koumbem is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns C Tech Computing LLC, a business that sources electronic devices for educational institutions. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Dorana Brunhammer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2011 and also operates Handmade Events, LLC, a company that provides handmade decorations and premium gifts for large events. Additionally, she has been involved with the American Red Cross since 2001. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Larry Gamboa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he has ownership interests in several rental properties. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources to support its investment approach, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions through a large network of financial advisors.

Adam Gurien is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has more than 30 years of experience in financial advisory roles, having joined Merrill in 2011. Adam leads his team’s goals-based wealth management process and utilizes Merrill’s resources to guide investment portfolios and assist clients across a broad array of financial matters. His expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Adam began his financial services career in 1991 at Shearson-Lehman Brothers and completed the management training program at CitiBank, where he eventually managed retail and mortgage branches in Manhattan. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont and attended the Center of Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Keble College, Oxford University. Adam maintains FINRA Series 4, 7, 24, 31, 53, 63, and 65 registrations and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He has been recognized on Forbes’ "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list in 2021 and 2022 and Barron’s "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors" list in 2021 and 2022, as well as their "Top 1,000 Financial Advisors" list in 2010 and 2011. In addition to his professional work, Adam has served as a board member of a large non-profit organization and a public purpose organization and has contributed as a recreational youth coach. He resides in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with his wife Lynn and their three children. His personal interests include skiing and tennis.

Thomas Gibbons is a Senior Financial Advisor with over 30 years of experience in wealth management at Merrill Lynch. He specializes in delivering personalized investment planning and retirement services tailored to individuals, families, and small businesses. His areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Thomas holds Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations, licenses for Life, Accident, and Health Insurance and Variable Annuities, and is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Seton Hall University. Outside of his professional role, Thomas is actively involved in his local community. He has served on various non-profit boards and contributed to causes such as community soup kitchens and Habitat for Humanity in Morris County, New Jersey. Thomas also coaches youth sports including baseball, basketball, and softball, and participates in swimming activities through the Morris County Swim League and Somerset Hills YMCA. His community involvement reflects a commitment to service beyond his financial advisory practice.

Theodore Fleming is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at firms including BNY Mellon Wealth Management, LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Citigroup Global Markets. Fleming has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, returning in 2019 and currently serving in Short Hills, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and investment committee data.

Kenneth Levene is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. He serves as a board member of the Federal Drug Agents Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm employs structured planning tools and various investment strategies while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Nicholas Salamone is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm provides tailored financial planning and a range of investment services supported by firm-approved planning tools and resources.

John Mazza is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in water extraction and mold remediation activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Brian Irving is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 48 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. His prior roles include positions at Triad Advisors, Inc. and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. He is also the owner of Brybeck Financial, where he provides financial planning and life insurance settlement services. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to alternative investments, supported by proprietary tools and a complex affiliate network.

Pedro Coello is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2009 to 2024. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Carol Alania is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years at Morgan Stanley and 11 years of industry experience overall. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Mark Serby is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Stifel, and Ryan Beck & Co. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Joanne Yanogacio is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a financial planning process based on structured discovery and firm-approved tools.