Stella Dunn is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Christopher Kamnitsis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National Planning Corporation and Investacorp Advisory Services Inc. Outside of advising, he is a partner and CEO at Adelphi Financial LLC, a firm providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing significant discretionary assets.

Fauzia Huma is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, Connolly & Co, and Berkeley College/Nimbus Infinity 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Jozefek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chester, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley DW Inc., as well as long-term service at The Investment Center Inc. and IC Advisory Services, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing various investment strategies and technology tools to support client account management.

Adam Garretson is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously held positions at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2004 to 2017, and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. from 2003 to 2004. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Sean Kelliher is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Kelliher participates on the Series 7 Item Writing and Review Committee, contributing to the development and review of exam questions. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

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.

John Luke Bongiorno is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of finance, he has worked in the food service industry, including a role at Bridgewater Diner. 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, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts.

Vincent Bonavita Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 21 years, along with tenure at OSAIC and WS Griffith Securities, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and extensive operational resources.

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.

Franco Piarulli is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Howard Horowitz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and First Republic Investment Management. Outside of finance, he serves as a director of a laundromat business in Morristown, New Jersey. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their process integrates centralized due diligence and may include ESG considerations, supported by affiliates specialized in portfolio implementation and management.

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.

James Famula is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Royal Alliance, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he operates the Famula Golf Academy. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and model-driven investment implementation supported by LPL’s Research Department and affiliates.

Zain Merchant is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Prior to this role, he held positions as a Workplace Planning Consultant and Investment Solutions Representative within Fidelity Investments. His experience also includes roles as AVP Premier Banker at Wells Fargo, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, and AVP Branch Manager at PNC Bank. Zain holds a California Insurance License. His professional focus involves collaborating with clients to develop personalized, holistic financial plans that address both current and future goals. He emphasizes building long-term relationships to help clients achieve peace of mind.

Patrick Maguire is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He previously spent 20 years at M Holdings Securities, Inc. He serves on the advisory board of AtiDot Software Ltd and is involved in multiple business ventures, including managing partner roles at Eagle Rock Wealth Management and Greenberg and Rapp Financial Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance through unique affiliations.

Peter Carollo Jr. is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2025. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 17 years and Managed Assets Group for 23 years. In addition to his advisory role, he acts as an insurance agent offering accident, health, disability, life insurance, and fixed/equity index annuities. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm provides brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform that emphasizes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed account solutions.

Christopher Kete is a financial professional at Cetera with 50 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. He is also involved with Private Client Group, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

David Stuto is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, previously spending nearly a decade at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley & Co Inc. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Omer Sander is a financial advisor at Stifel with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner and equal owner of a commercial real estate LLC. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.