Scott Howell is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at HSBC Bank USA, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Citigroup Global Markets, Citicorp Investment Services, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Merrill. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and portfolio management options supported by technology and has a significant presence with over 22,800 advisors and $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Danielle Mrozek is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients and their Wealth Management Teams to develop financial plans that align with their goals. She joined Fidelity Investments in 2023 and has held various positions including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before assuming her current role in 2026. Her experience at Fidelity Investments has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of financial planning and client relationship management. Danielle holds a California Insurance License.

Daniel Wilson is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Guardian Life Insurance, and Northeast Wealth Planners. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in several private investment ventures including real estate and specialty pharmacy projects, and is a passive member of the Entrepreneurs Organization. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail investors, high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers. The firm combines brokerage and advisory services, using various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

John Crlencic is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2016. He has nine years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a rental property with his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, combining research-driven investment strategies with access to a broad range of financial products.

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.

Edwin Ruiz is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and educational positions at Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala and Centro Educativo Juvenil Católico "Nuestra Señora de Fátima." He also has experience with Supremo Food Inc. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Dubel is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018, following five years at INVEST Financial Corp and over two decades at Affinity Federal Credit Union. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

David Rosoff is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2013. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2006, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Representative, and Financial Planning Consultant. His experience encompasses working with a variety of clients to address diverse wealth planning needs. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to provide comprehensive financial consulting. David emphasizes partnership with clients to navigate challenges and achieve financial planning goals for individuals and their families.

Warren King is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Capital Craft. Outside of finance, he has worked at the Orange Lawn Tennis Club and served in educational roles at Skidmore College and West Essex Regional High School. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and a wrap program through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Christopher Ferrone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MMLIS Investors Services, MassMutual, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Going Gold Choreography, LLC. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools for operational support.

Rob Budziszewski is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He leads a team of financial professionals focused on aligning with clients' evolving needs, collaborating to provide clarity and assist in developing personalized, goal-based financial plans. His approach aims to inspire clients to achieve peace of mind and fulfillment through their financial goals and dreams. Rob has held several positions within Fidelity Investments, including Assistant Branch Leader and Planning Consultant in 2021 and 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Hennion & Walsh, Inc. from 2008 to 2021, serving as Associate Vice President and Investment Associate Supervisor. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Rob enjoys family activities, golf, music, pets, skiing, and traveling.

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.

Neesha Khanna is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Credit Suisse Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank prior to her current role. She is a silent partner in a consulting business owned by her husband. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm operates with a non-discretionary program, combining institutional advisory services with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations.

Lynn Delprado Araneta is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 45 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018, following a 37-year tenure at Signator Investors, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with ACORN Financial Services Inc., focusing on retirement, insurance, investment, and college education planning, and also serves as an insurance agent specializing in term and universal life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to third-party money managers to construct portfolios that may include a variety of investment vehicles managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Francesca Neilson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Her work history includes roles at LifeCapital Partners and Axa Advisors before joining Charles Schwab in 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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, offering multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

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.

Michael Pimpinelli is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 34 years of industry experience, including 16 years at Metlife Securities and over a decade at MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in developing a smartphone application through an LLC he owns. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools.

Kevin Rodin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including during its prior affiliation as AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as an administrator or executor of an estate or trustee of a trust for a non-family member. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers advice through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes a range of third-party asset managers and proprietary programs.