Samuel Mangiapane III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and National Securities Corporation. Outside of financial services, he is a partner in a power washing business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers.

Sean Kelly is a Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Advisor, and founder of The Kelly Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 1993, Sean has advised a diverse clientele including individuals, families, business owners, executives, physicians, multigenerational families, and nonprofit organizations. His practice focuses on strategic wealth management, portfolio design, tax-sensitive investment management, charitable giving strategies, and coordinating complex wealth needs such as alternative investments and customized lending solutions. Sean earned Bachelor’s degrees in Economics and European History from the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a member of the rowing team. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA) and Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA) designations from the Investments and Wealth Institute and has pursued executive education through the Wharton School of Business. A second-generation Merrill Advisor, Sean values building enduring client relationships grounded in trust and thorough, thoughtful analysis. Outside of his professional role, Sean is active in community initiatives as a member of the Rotary Club of Everett and the Penn Alumni Club of Seattle. He resides in Richmond Beach with his wife and three children and enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing, kayaking, and nature photography.

Stephanie Malewski is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. She joined Merrill Lynch in 2013 and focuses on helping individuals, families, and businesses develop personalized financial strategies. Her services include retirement planning, investment management, and guiding clients through significant life transitions. Stephanie's professional background includes roles in financial analysis and strategic planning as a business manager and analyst, equipping her with skills in opportunity evaluation and risk management. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification, maintains Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA registrations, and is licensed in New Jersey and Florida for Life and Health Insurance. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude with Honors, from Fordham University and attended the Hartt School of Music. Outside of her advisory role, Stephanie is engaged in community initiatives supporting individuals with special needs, inclusion, environmental sustainability, and the arts. She is involved with organizations such as the Arc of Monmouth, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Project, and Count Basie Education Outreach - Basie Awards.

Michele Madsen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, Michele is a notary public. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Joseph Hutchinson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a nationwide broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, with advisory services delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using a range of strategies and operational tools.

Thomas Acerra Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he was associated with MML Investors Services and MassMutual for eight years. His other business activities include roles as a licensed agent in non-variable insurance products and involvement in several business entities for consulting and wealth management. 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, leveraging multiple investment strategies and technology tools while overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Darshi Jayawardena is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo since 2017, previously spending 17 years with PNC Financial Services Group. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Michael Teichman is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at AXA Advisors LLC and has a background that includes four years at SUNY Oneonta. He is an executor for a family trust and has engaged in Medicare insurance activities through Ash Brokerage. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers, offering a range of investment options and ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

David Gallello is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2013, as well as at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2011 to 2013. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across various asset classes.

Walter Henry is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services and UBS Bank USA from 1999 to 2022 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022. 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, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using approved tools and offers a broad selection of retail and institutional investment services.

Robert Karpinski Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for an estate. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and advisory services without offering individual security recommendations as part of the standalone planning program.

Alan Brum is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Ameriprise, Kestra Investment Services, and TD Ameritrade. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Gregory Beckman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Beckman serves as a trustee for his spouse in an investment-related capacity. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial product offerings than many peers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Alexander Jakucs is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including NYLife Securities LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved as an insurance broker with Creative Risk Management, LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm‑approved analytical tools and offers specialized services such as divorce planning and event-driven employer-sponsored planning programs.

David Larkin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2000 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, providing managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and monitoring, tax-efficient strategies, and integration with Bank of America affiliates to support trading, lending, and capital markets activities.

Adnan Khan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he holds an ownership interest in RR Solutions, LLC, which provides sales, marketing, and technology solutions to internet and cable companies. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Brandon Wilson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2024 and has experience working in both the firm's broader operations and its Private Bank. Outside of finance, he is involved as a partner in InfluenceTee, a retail and online business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with comprehensive advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and offers a broad range of investment and advisory solutions.

Carolina Desiderato is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering 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 planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Marc Demello serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over three decades of experience in investment advising. Since joining the firm in 2015, he has focused on designing and implementing fixed income portfolios tailored to high net worth individuals, many of whom are current or former investment professionals. His expertise includes utilizing corporate bonds, municipal bonds, preferred stocks, and alternative investments to develop income strategies. Marc holds a Bachelor's Degree from Northeastern University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His client focus encompasses managing new wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income. Outside of his professional role, Marc resides in Monmouth County and enjoys spending time with his family. He has three children and takes pleasure in watching their performances in concerts, supporting their high school rowing team, and traveling with them both domestically and internationally.

Dominick Gallo is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise in Colts Neck, NJ. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains family real estate originally transferred to him and his brothers several decades ago. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.