Gaurang Pandya is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Series 65 and 63 licenses, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Allied Wealth Partners, and previously spent 25 years with Prudential Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer on the CFP Board of Standards’ Disciplinary Enforcement Committee, participates in community outreach as an AARP volunteer, and serves on the advisory board of a talent management firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.

Joel Taylor is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, having joined Merrill Lynch in 2016. Joel focuses on understanding the priorities of high-net-worth individuals and families and delivering personalized financial strategies to support their goals. His expertise encompasses a wide range of financial planning areas, including asset allocation, education funding, retirement income planning, tax minimization strategies, and estate planning services. Joel works with clients to develop customized approaches involving equities, fixed income, alternative investments, options, ETFs, and other investment types, while also providing access to banking, credit, and lending services through Bank of America. He holds Series 3, 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations. Joel earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Delaware. He is actively involved in his community, having served as the President of the Bedminster Far Hills Little League, reflecting his commitment to local engagement.

Andrew Kowitski Jr. serves as a Senior Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager, holding the Sports and Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ designation. He works within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he applies a consistent approach developed through years of experience navigating multiple market fluctuations. Andrew collaborates closely with clients to build personalized investment strategies that align with their financial goals and changing market conditions. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, and focuses on clients in the sports and entertainment sectors. Andrew customizes his strategies around clients' priorities, risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs, and objectives. He is committed to Merrill's goals-based wealth management process to help clients pursue meaningful objectives, including lifestyle aspirations and securing a lasting legacy. Andrew holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He completed his high school education at Spotswood High School and earned an Associate's Degree from Middlesex County College. Additionally, he attended Kean University without conferring a degree. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys spending time with his family, swimming, and woodworking.

John Cusate is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. He has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Mark Singh is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., HSBC Bank USA, N.A., AXA Advisors, LLC, and GWN Securities, Inc. Outside of finance, he has been active as an artist and musician for over two decades through 1st Class Entertainment & Productions LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and other financial services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kyle Warehime is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a brief tenure at Merrill. 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 and employing over 14,000 financial advisors. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment strategies.

Tamer Luzi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2026. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Luzi worked at Protiviti and has various roles including positions related to Dartmouth College and other diverse businesses. 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. The firm combines quantitative screening with qualitative research to build model asset allocations and integrates ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Barry Guariglia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes positions at Merrill, Citigroup Global Markets, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, where he has worked since 2009, transitioning into Morgan Stanley Private Bank in 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad 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 various investment and planning services alongside its institutional capabilities.

Joseph Hodakowski Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Avantax and 1st Global Capital Corp, as well as operating his own wealth management entity, BKC Wealth Management. He is also a shareholder at BKC CPA's, where he mentors staff and oversees tax-related responsibilities. Additionally, Hodakowski serves as a trustee for family educational and special needs trusts. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, encompassing discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple custodial arrangements.

Bilal Mian is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch and PNC Bank. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through its broader regulatory registrations.

Joseph Carty is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Weeden and Company for 36 years before joining Edward Jones in 2023. His earlier roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities, LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jack Flusser is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Ameriprise Financial’s Capital Wealth Advisory Group, and the Borough of North Caldwell. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager research, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process combines quantitative and qualitative manager due diligence and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Jose Diaz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Santander Bank N.A., Santander Securities, LLC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, Diaz owns and manages residential rental properties and has worked as an independent driver for a rideshare service. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program that focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities relative to many institutional advisory programs.

John Cholankeril is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2005, with prior roles at PNC Wealth Management, J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC, and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. 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. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence with model asset allocations and incorporates ESG eligibility considerations.

Julian Lim Hanna is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he was affiliated with New York University for four years. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s advisory process includes preparation of investment policy statements, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.

Christopher Cort is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent time at Oppenheimer in 2007-2008. 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 and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Lindsay Yarnell is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. She currently works at Morgan Stanley, having been with the firm and its affiliates since 2023. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Yarnell worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Louis Mancinelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 63 credential. He has 42 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Securities America Advisors, and Ridgeway Conger Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales focusing on life, health, and long-term care products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a network of over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Susan Fakes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Bedminster, NJ, and has 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides annual retirement-income planning advice and written recommendation reports focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Arlene Armando is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and ELA Financial Group, LLC. Prior to entering finance, she served four years on the Ridgewood Board of Education. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers access to affiliated and third-party managers through various program structures and manages over $256 billion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.