Armando Dirienzo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner and 25% owner of Pebble in Your Shoe LLC, which operates a franchise called Stumpy’s Hatchet House, and he is also a co-owner of Tac House LLC, an entertainment venue. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with a structured recommendation process and incorporates a defined investment universe shaped by affiliated product relationships.

Timothy Brogan is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Pompton Lakes, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and has also been with City National Bank since 2019. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies according to client risk profiles.

Daniel Lane is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018, with prior experience at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Kevin Barone is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2019. Prior to that, he held positions at Vector Marketing and Collector's Cafe and attended Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment modeling as part of its advisory process, serving a broad range of clients through various financial strategies.

Jeffrey Steinmann is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Osaic since 2018 and previously worked for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance for 20 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a varsity ski coach for a high school team. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Urszula Wierzgala is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also works with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Brian Rudin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He has held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2016 and previously worked at HSBC Bank USA N.A. in 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Jeffrey Jacobs is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in property and casualty insurance-related activities through Plymouth Rock in Fairfield, NJ. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through a platform that integrates adviser programs with a range of financial products and third-party asset management.

Richard Hennessy Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with Metlife Securities Inc. for 30 years. He also maintains a role with MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements focused on collaborative annual relationships and the use of firm-approved analytical tools.

Evan Dankner is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Dankner owns and manages Lexty Holdings LLC, an advisory business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Jeffrey Alecci is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven investment strategies tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Ryan Hodgins is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Secaucus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2022, he worked in various roles including positions at Celebrate the Children and DoorDash. 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 operates a hybrid advisory and brokerage model, tailoring services to client goals and risk tolerance while offering a range of implementation options.

Carlton Abrams is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in New York, NY. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2004, as well as recent employment with New York City Transit. He is involved in sales of investment-related products and receives compensation for referrals of home security and automation products. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates a large network of advisors and primarily uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, offering a range of strategic and tactical investment models.

Dominick Merlucci is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Merlucci has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

Lourdes Siverio is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, she worked for Dellridge Health & Rehabilitation Center and Alaris Health LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Luis Jimenez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019 and previously held positions at HSBC Bank USA and HSBC Securities from 2015 to 2019. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Joseph Gammarati is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked in the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Linda Schnell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Courtenay Hathcock is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at Morgan Stanley. Her career includes tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

John Mackenzie Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2017, he worked at KeyBank and Key Investment Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research and model portfolios.