Brendan O'Connor is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 15 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms to construct portfolios tailored to client needs.

Keith Schneider is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley, and a decade with E*TRADE Capital Management. Charles Schwab serves a large client base 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and provides a multi-asset investment approach supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Nicole Leonard is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Forest Hills Financial Group and held various roles including positions at Pace University and several small businesses. Outside of her financial career, she has experience in hospitality and education sectors. Nicole works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Joseph Pellitteri is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 58 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2015 and City National Bank since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored strategies administered through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, and provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and brokerage services.

Christopher Ferrara is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, he worked at Axa Advisors and spent six years at Energy Conservation and Supply. He serves as an alumni board member for the Wagner College Alumni Association and operates a consulting business assisting companies with payroll and health insurance provider comparisons. 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, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Mercedes Nola is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a co-trustee for a trust entity in New Jersey. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Frederick Igarta is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Middletown, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and with Raymond James Financial Services since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Igarta Capital, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, using tailored strategies based on client risk profiles and firm research, and is notable for its significant focus on non-discretionary advisory services.

Thomas Musumeci is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 59 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 18 years with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and 17 years with Investment Advisors Asset Management, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Gerard Bifulco is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a self-employed CPA providing tax preparation services and serves as an adjunct professor at St. Peter's University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Robert Gibbs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and PNC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofit organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Michael Farinacci Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Ameriprise, he held positions in engineering and construction firms and has experience working with Mad Dog Lacrosse, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Adam Gambino is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. His background includes experience outside finance at UPS and working while attending Seton Hall University. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, relying on LPL-sponsored platforms to deliver both advisory and brokerage solutions.

Christine Fredericks is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2017 and previously worked at Sandra Dalton. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary advice, supported by algorithmic automation and a centralized consulting team.

Jodi Citron is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, she worked at Morgan Stanley from 2012 to 2019. She is also associated with The Cutrupi Group, LLC, where she serves as a Wealth Management Associate and Branch Manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research, with a notable emphasis on advisory services delivered in a non-discretionary capacity.

William Tucker is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at World Investments, LLC and World Investment Advisors, LLC. Tucker is also licensed as an insurance agent, providing sales and service of non-variable insurance and annuities. LPL Enterprise serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio access, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Eric Tomsky is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. Tomsky holds an advisory position with Armed Forces Brewing Company, a military tribute brewery supporting veteran needs. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including fiduciary financial planning and a broad range of capital markets and lending products.

Ursula Whitehurst is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, as well as teaching positions in the New Jersey public school system. She is also a tutor and owner of Series 65 Interact, a non-investment related tutoring business. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients primarily via a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Gaetano D'amato is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a power of attorney position in a fiduciary capacity. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Dana Polignone is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. She is based in Staten Island, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools, covering a broad range of financial planning needs for clients who meet certain net-worth criteria.

Shahzeb Paracha is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Russell Cellular and Verizon Wireless, as well as academic positions at Rutgers University and Montclair State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where he is based, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a systematic investment process that combines proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.