Thomas Hall is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with market-facing registrations and offers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Annu Mccarthy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Merrill, LPL Financial, LLC, and IBEX Wealth Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research-driven approaches based on diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Margot O'Neill is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1979. Merrill, together 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Frank Maltez Barahona is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked at Morgan Stanley and TD Bank. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Fisher is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2003. In his role, he manages the investment side of the business by implementing the wealth management process, analyzing client accounts, conducting investment manager reviews, and preparing customized proposals and portfolio reviews. Michael provides traditional financial advice and guidance, helping clients pursue their investment objectives through a variety of Merrill or approved third-party investment strategies, funds, and portfolios. His areas of expertise include equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Michael holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations, Life and Health insurance licenses, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a bachelor's degree in marketing management from the Pamplin School of Business at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Michael lives in Brielle, New Jersey, with his wife Stephanie and their two children, Mason and Kyra. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports such as surfing, snowboarding, skiing, hiking, and fishing, as well as spending time boating and traveling. He is involved in community activities through his volunteer work with the Surfrider Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting oceans, waves, and beaches.

Bimal Gupta is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Summit, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked at Avantax Investment Services and has been involved with Parsippany Tax and Accounting Corporation since 2010, where he operates a CPA accounting and tax practice. He serves on the board of the Northeast Society for Education and Learning and participates on the advisory board of Citizens Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored retirement income planning through a collaborative, non-discretionary approach supported by research and algorithmic analysis.

Bela Patel is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1995. Patel is also a co-owner of a family investment-related business. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Matthew Fazendeiro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Agency. His background also includes roles at the Food and Drug Administration and Fairleigh Dickinson University. LPL Financial serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering diverse advisory and brokerage services supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Nicholas Glensor is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hazlet, NJ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2018 and previously worked at Rowan University from 2014 to 2018. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Justin Winkelman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, H. Beck Inc./Grove Point Investments, and AXA/Equitable Advisors. Winkelman has experience in the restaurant industry, having worked at Krave Restaurant and Kroghs Restaurant and Brew Pub. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual. The firm provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers.

Roopesh Amin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Short Hills, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Blaine Tucker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Hoboken, NJ, with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior experience at Thrivent Financial and several other firms. He is also an assistant golf coach for Thompson School District. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions.

Thomas Vastardis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. for 27 years before joining Cetera in 2025. In addition to his advisory work, he provides income tax preparation and accounting services through his business, Thomas Vastardis & Associates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment options.

Ryan Welsch is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at DoorDash and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He is also a registered associate with Shapiro Financial Group, a non-investment-related entity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains notable programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Marc Israel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Verizon for 18 years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad investable universe, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Mark Rodrick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019 and previously at Morgan Stanley from 2016 to 2019. Rodrick has a 50% ownership in MRFJ Capital, a separate investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Vanessa Rodriguez Alonso is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2017 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns Spodium Auto Care LLC with her spouse, where she contributes to marketing, bookkeeping, and operations. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jonathan Panik is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in an e-commerce business focused on online apparel sales, established for his son. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with multiple market-facing registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Joseph Debonis Sr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, as well as managing J&J Marine Electronics for 29 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and public entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services through a range of portfolio management approaches.

Kyle Lustenberger is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory work, he and his wife own and manage a personal vacation home in Rancho Mirage, California. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.