Jermain Hall is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent with United Healthcare. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing a range of third-party advisory models and proprietary solutions.

Richard Bianchi III is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he was involved with Big Dog Construction LLC for three years. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Angelo Gallo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Santander Securities, Santander Bank, and Standard Financing. Prior to his advisory career, he spent eight years at the College of Staten Island. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, including serving as an advisor to registered investment companies and offering model portfolios through Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Christopher Angolia is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Jersey Coastal Cleaning. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling.

Michael Cassella is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within Wells Fargo-affiliated firms since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a photography business, Michael Cassella Photography, based in Brielle, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning areas and utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Eric Sandowsky is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC, Mass Mutual, and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. He is also involved in financial activities at a credit union and operates a life settlement business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Laura Garofalo is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Staten Island, NY. She is a member of The Acquazzino Group, where she collaborates with Senior Financial Consultant Joseph Acquazzino to design financial plans tailored to her clients' needs. Laura joined Merrill Lynch in November 2009 after earning her Bachelor's Degree from Wagner College. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and advising women on wealth management. Committed to understanding her clients' values and goals, Laura employs a disciplined process that starts with one-on-one conversations to grasp clients' financial situations and priorities. She creates detailed cash flow summaries to help visualize retirement lifestyles and other objectives. Outside of her professional work, Laura enjoys boxing, cooking, gardening, golfing, reading, skiing, soccer, table tennis, and spending time with her family.

Eric Gauss is a financial advisor at Stifel in Shrewsbury, NJ, with 28 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Stifel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes proprietary methodology from its Investment Strategy Group, offering forward-looking capital market analysis and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Roman Burtman is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, TD Bank, and Bank of America. Prior to his current role, he operated Burtman & Associates for six years. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Turi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tinton Falls, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he supports a leading AI research lab focused on advancing machine learning systems. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Goran Bojovski is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a senior member of Gsell/Bojovski and Associates. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2002 and focuses on servicing high-net-worth clients and corporate relationships by providing a comprehensive range of wealth management services, including financial planning, investment analysis, and retirement planning. Goran delivers customized, planning-based strategies integrating concentrated stock management, estate planning, and investment management. He holds multiple professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant, Certified Investment Management Analyst®, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®, and Certified 401(k) Professional. Goran graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor's degree in economics, concentrating in finance, and also minored in computer science. He is recognized as one of a select group of Merrill Institutional Consultants qualified to provide in-depth knowledge and customized service for institutional investors. Outside of his professional work, Goran lives in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, with his wife and two sons. His personal interests include basketball, billiards, boating, bowling, camping, chess, football, music, reading, and spending time with his family.

Cole Kelly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Prior to his financial services career, Kelly held positions at Pennsylvania State University, Camp David in New Jersey, and Ocean Township High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Richard Caruso is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc for seven years before joining Mass Mutual in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in construction and painting work and serves as an insurance broker focusing on life and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and educational seminars.

Jay Gelbein is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Cetera. He has held various roles within Avantax and its affiliated entities for over two decades and has owned an accounting and tax preparation firm since 1980. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services with access to multiple investment platforms and managers.

Kevin Nohilly is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in investment-related ventures including a merchant partnership. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Anton Gurzhiy is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm’s approach includes an ESG eligibility framework and offers services on a non-discretionary basis, allowing clients to retain final decision-making authority.

Angelo Puma is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Inc. since 2018 and Cetera Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax services as an owner of Network Tax Service and MHR Tax Service. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through independent Financial Professionals, with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies tailored to client goals.

Jeannette Scott is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

James Pucciarelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morganville, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank affiliate since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured discovery processes and proprietary planning tools in its financial planning approach.

Brandon Mckown is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at Wachovia Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and both brokerage and advisory solutions. The firm uses research and analytics from its investment institute and third-party sources to evaluate investment options based on diversification and portfolio theory.