Theresa Kroom is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously at Citigroup Global Markets from 2005 to 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in selling homemade crafts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Brian Norton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2020 and was previously with UBS from 2016 to 2020. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a referee for a recreational sports league in Hoboken, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools.

Erica Metz is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently practicing at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She previously worked at Boston Private and is the owner of Money At Work LLC, where she dedicates significant time meeting with clients. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals.

Rochelle Forster is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Edison, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of Dergalis Associates, LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory programs, including third-party asset managers and firm-offered solutions, focusing on matching clients with appropriate investment models based on personal and plan information.

Alec Hardy is a CFP® and ChFC® with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at MSI Financial Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products, including life, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, goal-focused financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and a variety of investment and insurance implementation options.

Nina Derosa is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of experience in the industry. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Anthony Curcio is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He also serves as a trustee for APC Capital Corp's 401(k) plan. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that cover retirement, education, risk management, and specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. Advisors develop tailored recommendations using firm research and planning tools, with implementation options available through brokerage or advisory programs.

Justin Bowers is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds a Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Christopher Conroy is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in film production, specifically a Netflix movie project titled "Little Brother." UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm delivers advisory work through a network of financial advisors who tailor plans using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Walter Menendez is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2008 and had a brief tenure at Merrill earlier that year. 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options using multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized supervisory, custody, and order-routing arrangements.

Christopher Colvin is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at HSBC Securities and Axa Advisors, as well as self-employment as a trader. Colvin serves as volunteer treasurer for a local Girl Scouts troop, performing bookkeeping duties. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver investment solutions, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients.

Christopher Gribble is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2010 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Richard Armitt is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lebanon, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Johnson & Johnson and Merck. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports account custody and trade execution through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Aidan Mc Kenna is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including positions at Clearbridge Investments and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Outside of finance, he worked at Port Jefferson Country Club for several years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm focuses on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, combining quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence with an ESG eligibility framework.

Joseph De Marzo is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career with Merrill in 2006, initially working in the Operations area where he developed an understanding of the firm's resources and how to leverage them for client service before transitioning to a Financial Advisor role. Joseph works with families, individuals, and business owners to address the complexities of financial planning. He collaborates with a team of specialists to provide solutions in long-term financial strategies, trust and estate services, insurance, retirement planning, as well as wealth management banking, mortgage, and credit services through Bank of America. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, and small business strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairfield University and a Master of Business Administration from Seton Hall University. Joseph is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is actively involved in his community as an Auxiliary Officer for the Madison Police Department and coaches Madison Junior Football. Joseph resides in Madison, New Jersey, where he is a fourth-generation resident, with his family.

Brian Sweatt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes previous roles at Raymond James Financial Services and the firm SWEATT & WALTERS ASSOC LLC, which he has been involved with since 1985. 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 comprehensive advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing various portfolio strategies and advanced operational tools.

Antonia Arena is a Financial Advisor based in Morristown and Short Hills, serving individuals, families, and business owners. She began her career in wealth management in 2020 and established her own practice in 2023 after gaining experience supporting a team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Antonia specializes in investment management, retirement planning, and estate planning services, focusing on aligning financial decisions with clients' long-term objectives. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Ramapo College, where she was actively involved in the Investment Club and continues her engagement as a member of the Ramapo Alumni Business Board. Antonia has attained the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) designation and holds credentials as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is a member of Merrill's Christian Advisor Group and the Financial Women's Association. In addition to her advisory work, Antonia operates a high-end clothing resale business on Poshmark. Raised in Holmdel, New Jersey, she attributes her strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit to her upbringing. Antonia is also involved in community initiatives such as Hope For Children.

Debra Downs is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has a longstanding career that includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in quoting, selling, and servicing property and casualty insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and a range of insurance and trust services.

Stephen Bernstein is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Stefan Papoutsoglou is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he is a certified public accountant and proprietor at Omega Wealth Management, providing tax preparation and financial services. He also works as a tax accountant for Merck & Co. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets.