Todd Kingsbury is a financial advisor with Merrill in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Potomac Commodities Transportation and Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. He serves on the boards of the D C K Endowment Fund Inc. and HomeWorks Trenton, Inc., an organization focused on education and housing for women in marginalized communities. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Daniel Dawson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and previously worked at Allstate Insurance Co for nine years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and use of advanced methodologies including AI in portfolio management.

Nicholas Petriello is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC, having joined in 2025 following a 24-year tenure at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. He is co-owner of two insurance-related LLCs, Wealth By Design LLC and Access Benefit Consulting LLC, which offer a variety of insurance products including group medical and accident coverage. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, providing integrated brokerage, advisory services, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and offers portfolios incorporating a broad range of investment options, alongside access to multiple third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

Reed Karsen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles including positions at Montclair State University and UPS. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios and manage fund advisory services.

Richard Cutler is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in financial services. He is associated with LPL Financial and has been operating Cutler Financial Services, LLC since 2003. He is also an independent insurance agent offering various insurance products, including property and casualty, health, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Paul Marrero is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Marrero is also the owner of Palisades Wealth Management, an investment-related business based in West Nyack, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Gilbert Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2017, previously working two years at Sprint. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of Happy Photography LLC, which he manages administratively alongside his wife. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

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, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill since 2014. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm utilizes internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers to implement tailored portfolio solutions.

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 with Merrill in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.