John Duggan is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cetera and Mid Atlantic Resource Group. Outside of advisory work, he has held positions at local businesses including the Driftwood Motel. LPL Enterprise, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and also provides access to non-securities products such as affiliated trust services and insurance.

Vincent Signa is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to help achieve those objectives. He provides ongoing advice and adapts investment strategies as clients' needs evolve. Vincent specializes in general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses. He takes the time to understand clients' priorities to craft personalized financial plans. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Vincent earned his Bachelor's Degree from the College of Staten Island.

Edwin Bueno is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Staten Island, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has prior work experience at Amazon between 2019 and 2021. 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 incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Samuel Hathaway III is a financial advisor at OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, he was affiliated with Maiorano & Associates, Inc. for four years and has held roles outside the financial sector, including ownership of Trackside Dining LLC and Park Valley Pediatrics, PLLC. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with access to various managed account programs and alternative investments.

Joseph Frisella is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Agency. Outside of finance, he has experience working in education and at AHRC NYC, as well as running a business called Mikey Bagels. Fidelity Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages diverse portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to registered investment companies, and integration of AI in research.

Jennifer Bentley is a Financial Advisor with more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked extensively with individuals, families, and business owners, applying her broad expertise in wealth management, business banking, international banking, and leadership to address a range of financial challenges and opportunities. She holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed an Accredited Certificate Program from Illinois Central College. Jennifer emphasizes a personalized approach to financial planning, focusing on understanding her clients' values, priorities, and goals in order to create adaptable strategies that evolve alongside their lives and changing market conditions. Outside of her professional role, Jennifer is active in her community and serves as the President of the PTO at Bayshore Middle School. She balances her career with family life and engages in various personal interests such as adventure sports, biking, camping, hiking, ice hockey, reading, soccer, traveling, and yoga.

Roseann Cretella is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for more than two decades at Avantax Advisory Services and its affiliated entities. In addition to her advisory role, she owns Tax On Wheels, Inc., a tax preparation and bookkeeping business, and serves as treasurer and comptroller for the Mid-Island Babe Ruth League, as well as a finance committee member at the Church of St. Andrew. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that incorporates affiliated and third-party managers, with program options designed for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Evan Lereah is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Amg Distributors, Inc. 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 advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Erika Boyer is a CFP® with nine years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. She has experience with entrepreneurial ventures, including roles at Dryve LLC and RaspberryRed III LLC, a marketing consulting business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Alan Friedman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading a wealth management practice serving clients in Lower Manhattan and Staten Island. With over 30 years of experience in financial services, he works closely with individuals, corporate executives, business owners, and their families to develop customized wealth management plans aimed at achieving personal goals. His approach emphasizes personalized strategies that reflect each client's unique needs, including college education planning, executive compensation, divorce transition planning, retirement income, and family wealth management. Alan holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University at Albany SUNY and carries professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He offers a comprehensive range of financial services, from wealth management and portfolio management to lending, insurance, and estate planning. His client philosophy centers on integrity, transparency, and competency, viewing each client relationship as one akin to family. Outside of his professional work, Alan enjoys playing volleyball and pickleball, running, reading, and spending time with his wife, Marla, and their three sons. They reside on the South Shore of Staten Island. Alan welcomes opportunities to connect and discuss how he can support clients’ financial goals.

Neal Maqboul is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC since 2009. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a nationwide network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory models and offers a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Kevin Mendez is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Superdry, Brooklyn College, and Bard High School Early College. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Sayegh is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 23 years of industry experience, including 11 years at LPL Financial and 10 years at New York Community Bank prior to joining Cetera in 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in product development through ownership of JTD Products LLC and serves as co-director of Finest AAU, a basketball training and travel program. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party money managers.

Michael Rosenthal is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 17 years and Overtime Angels, Inc. for nine years. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, 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.

Richard Kelly is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Algin Lagdameo is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long-term roles at Pruco Securities, LLC and the Prudential Insurance Company of America. MML 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 an emphasis on collaborative, annual client relationships and use of firm-approved analytical tools.

Akhileswar Patel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a child care business. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across a range of wealth levels, as well as pension plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services. The firm’s approach involves matching clients to advisory models or discretionary managers, often utilizing third-party programs and providing a variety of investment options and ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Andrew Jurczynski is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on assisting clients with college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Andrew works closely with clients to understand their short-, mid-, and long-term goals and helps develop strategies to pursue these objectives. He also provides access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Andrew holds a Bachelor's Degree from Monmouth University and has obtained professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach centers on uncovering what matters to clients and their families to create tailored financial strategies. Outside of his professional work, Andrew enjoys camping, fishing, football, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Kevin Meszaros is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. He also manages multiple accounting and tax firms and serves as chairman of the South Amboy Redevelopment Agency. Additionally, he is a partner in Maison De Fils of NJ, a needlepoint supplies business where he works as a photographer. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various program structures.

Paul Ulanich is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 17 years before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2024. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, with options for tax management and responsible investing.