Theresa Kroom is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously at Citigroup Global Markets from 2005 to 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in selling homemade crafts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Brian Norton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2020 and was previously with UBS from 2016 to 2020. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a referee for a recreational sports league in Hoboken, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing 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 using firm-approved tools.

Wai Kit Tsin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Millburn, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Societe Generale for two years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products. The firm is known for its extensive advisor and branch network and provides services under a fiduciary standard.

Nina Derosa is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of experience in the industry. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Justin Bowers is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds a Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Shawn Tighe is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2023, and previously worked at Raymond James and Associates and UBS Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with a platform notable for its scale and diverse financial services alongside its advisory offerings.

Christopher Conroy is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in film production, specifically a Netflix movie project titled "Little Brother." UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm delivers advisory work through a network of financial advisors who tailor plans using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Christopher Colvin is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at HSBC Securities and Axa Advisors, as well as self-employment as a trader. Colvin serves as volunteer treasurer for a local Girl Scouts troop, performing bookkeeping duties. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver investment solutions, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients.

Michael Rose is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018. Prior to that, he spent over two decades at Signator Investors, Inc. and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. His background includes work as a financial consultant and insurance agent. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and advisor-managed portfolios. The firm’s investment process centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and multiple program options.

Jean Choiniere is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services and Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a junior advisor role at Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC where he prepares financial plans and manages client portfolios. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management solutions and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Christopher Gribble is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., UBS Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, supporting clients who retain final decision-making authority.

Aidan Mc Kenna is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Clearbridge Investments, and American Portfolios Financial Services. He also has a background related to Bucknell University and the Port Jefferson Country Club. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with a forward-looking approach to portfolio construction.

Joseph De Marzo is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2006, he has developed a comprehensive understanding of the firm's resources beginning with his work in Operations, before transitioning to a financial advisory role. Joseph serves small businesses, families, and individuals, focusing on creating personalized financial strategies to help clients meet their long-term goals. His expertise includes college education planning, retirement and estate planning, insurance solutions, equity compensation services, and managing new wealth. He collaborates with a team of Merrill specialists to provide comprehensive wealth management solutions, including access to banking, mortgage, and credit products through Bank of America. Joseph's approach emphasizes tailored strategies based on clients' risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs, and investment goals. Joseph holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairfield University and a Master of Business Administration from Seton Hall University. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). A fourth-generation resident of Madison, New Jersey, Joseph lives there with his wife and two children. He contributes to his community as the head coach of the Madison Junior Football Varsity Team and as an Auxiliary Officer with the Madison Police Department.

Antonia Arena is a Financial Advisor based in Morristown and Short Hills, serving individuals, families, and business owners. She began her career in wealth management in 2020 and established her own practice in 2023 after gaining experience supporting a team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Antonia specializes in investment management, retirement planning, and estate planning services, focusing on aligning financial decisions with clients' long-term objectives. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Ramapo College, where she was actively involved in the Investment Club and continues her engagement as a member of the Ramapo Alumni Business Board. Antonia has attained the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) designation and holds credentials as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is a member of Merrill's Christian Advisor Group and the Financial Women's Association. In addition to her advisory work, Antonia operates a high-end clothing resale business on Poshmark. Raised in Holmdel, New Jersey, she attributes her strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit to her upbringing. Antonia is also involved in community initiatives such as Hope For Children.

Stephen Bernstein is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Stefan Papoutsoglou is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he is a certified public accountant and proprietor at Omega Wealth Management, providing tax preparation and financial services. He also works as a tax accountant for Merck & Co. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets.

Alex Furlong is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Summit, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence, quantitative and qualitative research, and an ESG eligibility framework.

Megan Pagliaro is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2022, with prior experience at Hughes Klaiber LLC and periods focused on homemaking. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Frank Yany Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 30 years of industry experience. He 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, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 advisors. The firm combines brokerage and advisory solutions and utilizes research and analytics to support its investment approach.

Sadiera Crawford is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Summit, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with seven years of industry experience. Before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2018, she worked at Footlocker Inc. for six years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.