David Kraus is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Nicholas Schraft is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wealth Enhancement Group and MACRO Consulting Group. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Teri Ann Vallee is a CFP®-designated advisor at UBS Financial Services with experience at Clarfeld Citizens Private Wealth and prior roles in education at Stetson University and Winter Park High School. She joined UBS in 2025 and holds a Series 63 license. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets solutions.

David Macchia is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in outside insurance sales through IWMG Consulting LLC and serves as president of Ironbound Wealth Management Group, a DBA for MassMutual. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and various specialty programs such as divorce and estate settlement planning.

Adam Olszowy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Wachovia Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of the Zoological Society of New Jersey. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jonathan Strelec is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities and has prior experience at UBS Financial Services and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the Strelec Watch 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Michael Bialko is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. He has been affiliated with Fidelity Investments since 2014, previously serving as Relationship Manager from 2016 to 2020 and Investment Consultant from 2014 to 2016. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Senior Account Service Associate at NYLIFE Securities from 2010 to 2014. With nearly two decades of experience in financial services, Michael focuses on partnering with clients to develop comprehensive wealth plans tailored to their unique needs. He emphasizes understanding each client's individual situation to co-create a roadmap aimed at achieving financial peace of mind for them and their families. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael is interested in beach activities, spending time with family, fitness, football, golf, and volunteering.

Antonio Paturzo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2015. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Perinelli is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Staten Island, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2011 to 2017 and at MassMutual life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of advising, he serves as an arbitrator on FINRA arbitration panels and is a co-owner of Wealth Protection Strategies LLC, an entity established to act as a beneficiary for life insurance designations. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and offers additional services including wrap programs and educational seminars.

George Batelli Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that integrate both advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Rocco Gallo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to his current role, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Gallo Family Enterprises LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Lewis Rauter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Rauter has also been involved with Marquis Wealth Advisors, LLC and LWR41 Advisors Inc., where he holds ownership stakes and serves as a financial advisor. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, and niche planning areas, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Eng Lian is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Citizens Securities, HSBC Bank USA, and Citigroup. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies and advisory services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Krista Dugan is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the ChFC® designation and has 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2025, with prior roles at Avantax Investment Services Inc. and Ironpath Financial, among others. Dugan also serves as a Client Services Specialist at Michael S. Licitra, CPA, PC, where she supports client relationships and account maintenance. 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 a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients nationwide.

David De Cerbo is a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, where he has been serving clients since 1998. In his role, he focuses on creating and managing wealth management strategies tailored to individual needs. He works with high-net-worth clients, closely held businesses, and leads efforts with foundations, endowments, and nonprofit organizations. His responsibilities include discretionary investment portfolio management, asset allocation, investment selection, and performance monitoring to help clients achieve their financial objectives. David holds a Bachelor’s degree from Rochester Institute of Technology and an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University. He has earned multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Residing in Metuchen, New Jersey, David is active in his community, serving on the board of the Metuchen Golf & Country Club and participating in the Knights of Columbus. In his personal time, he enjoys golfing and spending time with his family.

Alexandra Ruszala is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Merrill since 2023. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked at UBS Financial Services from 2016 to 2023. She holds a Series 66 license and is based in East Brunswick, NJ. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stuart Margulis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management based in Short Hills, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a drummer for a local classic rock band, The Mountain Jam Band. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of 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 models to support tailored financial plans, serving clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Yasmeen Kassim is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America N.A. throughout her career. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a family rental property business. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Devlin Formey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at RFG LLC, Northwestern Mutual, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of finance, he operates a football training business in West Caldwell, New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and a wide range of investment products.

Michael Pinto is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TIAA-CREF and joined Fidelity in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Nations LLC, a sports cards and memorabilia business. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm supports various advisory structures and employs systematic methodologies to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.