John Schade is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm operates on a non-discretionary basis, combining institutional advisory services with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Jeel Patel is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America, Newfield National Bank, and Todd's news agency. He is a partial owner of a small family business, JilKrish LLC. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Kayal is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Provident Bank and attended Princeton University. He is also active as a financial advisor with Financial Focus Group, providing financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary authorities and access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Mark Mazzei is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Westfield, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of advising, he is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Gloria Fox is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Bankers Life. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages various investment structures, including multi-manager funds and model portfolios, while employing oversight controls and leveraging technology such as AI in its research process.

Adam Garretson is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017. Prior to this, he worked for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated for 13 years. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

David Pillori is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2012. He partners with individuals and families to educate them on investment opportunities and develop comprehensive financial plans aimed at helping clients pursue their financial goals. He utilizes the resources of Fidelity Investments to support his advisory work. With 39 years of industry experience, David has held leadership roles at several financial institutions, including Vice President positions at Merrill Lynch, Pershing, LLC, and ABN AMRO Inc. He also served as Associate Managing Director at Lebenthal & Co., LLC, and Assistant Vice President roles at Bankers Trust Co. and Societe Generale. His personal interests include family activities, golf, and softball.

Samantha Kucevic is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Balance Face and Body and Fairleigh Dickinson University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools to support client decision-making.

Kevin Cernuto is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and at MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, with prior experience at METLIFE Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent specializing in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational services with an emphasis on collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Alyssa Capone is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to her current role, she has held positions in diverse fields including healthcare and education. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of portfolios, including model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Anthony Porchetta is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with Series 66 registration and experience beginning in 2024. Prior to joining the firm, he worked in the automotive industry and held a role at the University of Scranton. He is also engaged in insurance brokerage, focusing on individual life insurance and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing software tools to deliver written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Grinald Abazi is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients individually to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at achieving those objectives. He provides ongoing advice, adapting clients’ portfolios as their circumstances evolve. Grinald holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned a bachelor's degree from Baruch College.

Ryan Donohue is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked within various J.P. Morgan entities since 2013, including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers services on a non-discretionary basis, allowing clients to retain final decision-making authority.

Brett Diorio is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Short Hills, NJ, where he has worked since 2013. He has 16 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, Diorio serves as an arbitrator on a FINRA panel, making judgments on claims. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides comprehensive advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Kevin Coutinho is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Outside of advisory roles, he is also employed as a personal banker at Provident Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Carmine De San is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Rangemaster for Cub Scouts BB Guns and Archery with the Boy Scouts of America Patriots Path Council, volunteering approximately three hours per month. 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 a range of third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Peter Carollo Jr. is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 17 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent offering accident, health, disability, long-term care, life insurance, and annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations. The firm provides brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple platforms, employing various asset allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage portfolios.

Gary Wayne is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside his advisory role, he is involved with several private investment entities and holds ownership interests in multiple investment-related ventures. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, utilizing Wells Fargo’s research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

Michael Gould is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edison, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Roger Syracuse is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he plays drums periodically on weekends with several bands. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities through a range of financial planning and consulting services.