Linda Yu is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2025 and previously operated Linda M. Yu, CPA LLC, providing tax preparation and accounting services since 2022. Outside of advising, she owns Yu's Black Belt Institute, Inc., a business unrelated to investments. 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 broad range of financial planning and investment management services delivered through a large network of advisors utilizing various portfolio strategies and third-party resources.

Christopher Hodge is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked within various divisions of Fidelity since 2000, including Fidelity Brokerage Services Inc., Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and provides model portfolios and fund advisory services.

Michael Merlo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 52 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer of the Kiwanis Club in Linden, NJ. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Marco Rita is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Somerville, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 12 years at PNC Investments and ongoing roles at Fulton Bank and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in rental real estate ownership. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through unique affiliations and specialized advisory programs.

Frank Belfiore Loconte is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2021, following seven years at TDAmeritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Inderjit Singh is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2006. He specializes in structuring customized financial strategies and investment programs aimed at helping clients achieve their retirement, college, and estate planning goals. Inderjit brings extensive experience in assisting individuals through periods of financial transition, particularly those nearing retirement or changing jobs, addressing the complex decisions involved in managing retirement plans. Inderjit holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Finance from California State University, East Bay. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) certification. Utilizing the resources available at Merrill Lynch, Inderjit also works with small business owners in areas such as retirement planning, financing, and cash management. Residing in Princeton, New Jersey with his family, Inderjit is involved in the CrossFit community and enjoys listening to podcasts and audiobooks. He also participates in physical fitness activities and hiking with his family. He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.

Keith Langworthy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Langworthy holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients with a focus on tailored financial planning and a comprehensive suite of investment services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in assets and uses structured planning processes supported by advanced analytical tools.

Jessica Granier is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2020, with prior roles at Sanctuary Securities, Sanctuary Advisors, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Earlier in her career, she was employed at The Marina at Oceanport and Monmouth Rubber and Plastics Corporation. 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, and institutional investors.

Paul Maletsky is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Paul works with individuals and families to understand their financial situations, risk tolerances, time horizons, and liquidity needs in order to develop aligned financial strategies. His approach combines personalized service with investment insights from Merrill and access to Bank of America banking services. Paul holds a Bachelor's degree from Lafayette College and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2013, he worked as an equity trader and held positions as an analyst and portfolio manager on Wall Street. He also spent three years as a Managing Director at a consulting firm specializing in community banking. Outside of his professional career, Paul enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling. He emphasizes understanding clients' values through one-on-one conversations to help them pursue their life goals and plan their legacies.

Matthew Pennell is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MassMutual and Samuel Klien and Co. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frederick Sylvester is a Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. Prior to this position, he worked as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2026. Before joining Fidelity Investments, Frederick was a National Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2022. In his professional practice, Frederick focuses on understanding each client's unique situation and works to educate clients on developing goals and strategies for their personal visions of success. He emphasizes planning and collaboration to help clients identify and work toward financial goals with purpose and stability. Frederick holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional role, Frederick has interests in baseball, beach activities, football, golf, and food.

Gregory Bielat is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1991. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

Rugmini Padmakumar is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with Metlife Securities Inc. for 15 years. She holds a Series 66 designation and serves as a board member for the charitable organization Mantrah. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering a range of programs including educational seminars and event-driven planning such as divorce and estate settlement.

Anthony Cavallo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Cetera since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a legal and tax planning practice as an attorney and CPA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to multiple program structures and third-party money managers.

Matthew Osman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Osman is involved with the Shimon D. Sarah Birnbaum JCC and Match Fit Academy. 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.

Maya Aly is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Citigroup and PlanMember Securities Corporation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes preparation of investment policy statements, performance reporting, participant education, and a discretionary 3(38) investment option, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Joseph Fano is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, LLC and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2026, he held roles at Aflac, Cornerstone Financial Associates, and worked in education from 2016 to 2025. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers additional services such as financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Thomas Cannizzo Jr. is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2021, following roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, Securian Financial Services Inc, and Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with diverse investment strategies and operational support tools.

Rhonda Matthew is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank since 2017 and previously held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Gregory Kizelevich is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Merrill since 2016 and previously spent seven years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.