Ruben Bakhash is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 1998 and has taught finance and CFP-related courses at Fairleigh Dickinson University for over 20 years. Additionally, he works as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and provides mortgage brokerage services. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Mark Goldman is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Management and B. Riley Wealth Advisors. Goldman also owns Goldman Financial Services, a financial services business providing advice to individual and corporate clients. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using advanced analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance through a specialized advisory affiliation.

Nicholas Aubin is a financial professional with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked with NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a golf caddy since 2013. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with diverse program options.

Michael Sparago is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides a broad range of capital markets services.

Christopher Diratsouian is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed by Axa Advisors, LLC, and he also worked at The College of New Jersey. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives to deliver services that include firm-offered and third-party advisory programs, focusing on personalizing investment models and fiduciary services.

Omar Barreda is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC, as well as involvement with Delmar Remodels and Amore Pizza. 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 investment research.

Andrew Kevlahan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in a retail fish market and café, a wholesale fish sales business, and a personal-use fishing yacht with potential future charters. 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 integrates research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party analytics in its investment approach.

Jonathan Jaeger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Summit Financial Consultants and RBC Capital Markets. He is also licensed as an insurance agent and sells term, permanent, and long-term care insurance products. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

John Ciavarelli is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has experience working with a diverse client base, including individuals who prefer a self-directed approach to financial planning. John focuses on helping clients gain clarity and confidence in their financial decisions by taking a personalized approach that involves listening closely to the client's goals and collaborating to develop tailored strategies. Prior to his current role, John worked as a Financial Advisor at Vanguard from 2021 to 2025, and as a Retirement Specialist at Vanguard from 2019 to 2021. His earlier experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Private Bank as a Wealth Management Analyst from 2015 to 2018 and as a Client Service Associate from 2013 to 2015. Outside of his professional work, John has interests in concerts, fitness, food, football, museums, and traveling.

Angel Sanchez is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he helps individuals, families, and business owners build, manage, and protect their wealth. He adopts a personalized approach by understanding what matters most to each client and aligning financial strategies to their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His services include investment guidance, retirement planning, and preparation for unexpected life events. He also works with business owners to design and optimize retirement plans, improve fiduciary governance, and create tax-efficient strategies. Angel holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation, along with Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) credentials. He has attended Montclair State University and earned a High School Diploma from Passaic High School. Fluent in English and Spanish, he has over 20 years of experience working with clients and connecting them to a comprehensive range of financial resources through Merrill and Bank of America. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Northern New Jersey, Angel lives there with his wife and three sons. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys sports, traveling, and spending time with his family.

John Keane is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and UBS Bank USA from 2001 to 2018. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and a comprehensive approach without making individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning service.

Jennifer Anton serves as a Branch Leader, where she focuses on fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and client-centric growth. In this role, she empowers her team to deliver financial planning services. Prior to her current position, Jennifer worked as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2025 and as an Investment Consultant there from 2020 to 2021. Before joining Fidelity Investments, she was a Regional Private Banker in the Premier division at Wells Fargo from 2010 to 2020. Outside of her professional career, Jennifer has interests in beach activities, cooking and baking, fitness, horseback riding, parenthood, and traveling.

Kenneth Ilgner is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company since 1992. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-oriented planning using proprietary software and provides event-driven planning programs alongside educational seminars.

Valene Samuels is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. She is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and has previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets and Bank of America. 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 forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations, incorporating ESG eligibility frameworks when appropriate.

Michael Nigris Jr. is a financial advisor at Osaic with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, LLC and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services that include financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm features a model-based investment process and supports various strategies through a complex affiliate network and multiple custodial arrangements.

Allen Stewart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo and educational positions at Tulane University, Episcopal High School, and McKinley Middle Academic Magnet School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Donald Amoruso Sr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in educational consulting and writing, and serves as a trustee on the boards of Cabrini Housing Development Corporation and Cabrini of Westchester Nursing Home. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients approaching or in retirement with annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Edward Heller is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax Advisory Services and National Tax Service Inc., among other firms, and serves as managing partner at Heller & Filippone LLP, an accounting services firm. Heller is also involved in mortgage consulting and insurance planning through HF Financial Group LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management solutions, combining access to affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.

Marisa Di Vietro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at IEQ Capital, LLC, St. James's Place Wealth Management, and Cool Insuring Agency. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Christopher Baxter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has spent the majority of his career at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling in its financial planning process.