William Gambardella is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and currently works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in Red Bank, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm employs a structured financial planning process and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sean Roche is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Eatontown, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fulton Financial Advisors, Raymond James Financial Services, Fulton Bank, and Santander Bank. Roche also has involvement in insurance sales and operates business entities for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management across its investment solutions.

Vivek Sharma is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and operating as a self-employed investor with Nascap Investors. He is also an independent agent involved in the sales and service of fixed insurance products. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that utilizes multiple advisory program sponsors and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Haley Cortese is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who provides clients with personalized financial planning and strategy development. With professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), she works to empower individuals, families, and business owners to navigate life's financial decisions with confidence. Haley focuses on a range of client needs such as education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Drawing from her background and approach as a financial coach, she collaborates with clients to create tailored, comprehensive financial roadmaps guided by transparency and integrity. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Rhode Island. Outside of her professional career, Haley enjoys fishing, photography, pickleball, soccer, spending time with her family, and watching movies.

Sarah Ratty is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has six years of industry experience and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2017. Prior to her advisory role, she worked at Middlesex County College from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Barbara Siegel is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2012. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Matthew Mandile is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Korn Ferry International, Trilogy International, Robert Half, and involvement with the New York City Football Club and New York Jets. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ronald Jaeger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously operated Jaeger Wealth Management while also working at Commonwealth Financial Network. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Raymond Abbate is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been a Financial Consultant and Financial Advisor since 1978, offering client services in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Mr. Abbate graduated from Seton Hall University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science degree. His career began with Bache, Halsey, Shields in 1978, followed by a move to Shearson Loeb Rhodes in 1981. He continued with the firm through its transitions to Smith Barney and later merged with Morgan Stanley in 2010 before relocating to Merrill Lynch in 2012. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mr. Abbate’s personal interests include baseball, golfing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Frank D'erasmo Jr. is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Ameriprise, where he has worked for five years. He has eight years of industry experience, including previous roles at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Junior Ventures, LLC, through which he manages his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Richard Salerno is a financial advisor at Stifel with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Kathy Whitacre is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. She serves as a board member of KidsGive NJ, a nonprofit focused on children and youth in New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, incorporating tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

John Vogelzang is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and previously held roles at firms including Advisory Services Network, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Charles Schwab, and Smallwood Wealth Investment Management. Vogelzang is also involved as an independent insurance agent and provides technical services as a contractor. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm employs various investment platforms and strategies, including proprietary models and third-party managers, with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio options.

Roman Furman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 license and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2010 and has operated his own financial services and accounting firms, including Furman Financial Services Co and Furman CPA & Associates PLLC. In addition to advising, he is a partner in tax preparation and accounting practices. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services with multiple program options and affiliations supporting diverse investment strategies.

Pavel Kreychman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner and partner in several businesses, including a boat charter company, a wholesale frozen food distributor, and a logistics and food wholesale company. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and generally offers non-discretionary services through a select group of wealth advisors.

Robert Starosciak is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and with its Private Bank division since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author and has published a book. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools along with broad retail and institutional offerings.

Victoriano Reyes is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and also worked at Axa Advisors, LLC from 1999 to 2020. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through a range of third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, leveraging external asset managers and offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to meet client needs.

James Trautwein is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 35 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2004 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC for 16 years. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Armando Patino is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previous experience with Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Liberty Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Be Well Financial LLC, which offers financial planning and health insurance services. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, combining adviser programs with brokerage and insurance products on an integrated platform.

Alex Feudi is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Red Bank, NJ, and has 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.