Alessandra Panagos is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with four years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and also works as an assistant at Jack Oujo CPA, Inc dba Oujo Wealth Strategies, supporting tax and retirement planning services. Her previous experience includes roles at Avantax and Fidelity Investments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

Holly Marcin is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab since 2019 and was previously employed at Abel HR for one year. Prior to her career in finance, she was a homemaker for over two decades. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by strategic asset allocation models and centralized operational infrastructure.

Justin Tansey is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Freehold, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2022 and previously at AllDigital Specialty and Fairleigh Dickinson University. Outside of advising, Tansey is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Ryan Aiello is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2013, including Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory services supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Ronald Crudo Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked with firms including LPL Financial, AXA Advisors, and Calamos Financial Services. He is also an insurance agent involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting diverse investment strategies under various program structures.

Richard Cardinali is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 27 years of industry experience and 25 years dedicated to wealth and retirement planning. Since joining Bank of America in 1998 and transitioning to Merrill in 2008 with his team, he has focused on helping clients implement strategies centered on asset and lifestyle preservation, trust and estate planning, tax minimization, and the efficient transfer of assets. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, and retirement income planning. Richard holds a Bachelor’s degree from Bucknell University and is a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and a Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He emphasizes a client-first approach to wealth and retirement planning, aiming to support clients in achieving a work-optional lifestyle through customized financial strategies that adapt as their lives evolve. A native of New York City, Richard resides in New Jersey with his three children. Outside his professional activities, he enjoys biking, cooking, football, music, reading, and spending time with his family.

Daniel Rothman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2018. Prior to his current role, his work history includes positions at Compassion First Pet Hospitals and American Income Life. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients offering a range of brokerage and advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, model-based asset allocation tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Christopher Donnelly is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked within the Wells Fargo organization since 2009, previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services through a network of advisors, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to provide tailored recommendations.

Cynthia Englise is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her prior experience includes roles at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Morgan Stanley, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 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 strategies for a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Wayne Brannan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from its Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Stuart Hoch is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience, including 22 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. prior to joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of advisory services, he provides individual and group health products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors and offers a range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple managed account platforms, combining in-house and third-party resources.

Thomas Scotto is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Regulus Financial Group, LLC. Outside the financial sector, he was involved with Villa Monte Pizzeria for two years. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, using advanced tools to support annual collaborative planning engagements.

Christopher Malloy is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Christopher takes a disciplined, personalized approach to financial planning, aiming to help clients navigate their financial lives with clarity and confidence. Christopher's career in financial services began in 1993. In 1996, he joined the New York Stock Exchange as a Designated Market Maker, where he gained extensive experience through multiple market cycles over 19 years. His background also includes work in Private Client Banking and Wealth Management. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University and is a certified Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Christopher is involved with the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce and participates in community efforts through JBJ Soul Kitchen. His personal interests include basketball, biking, golfing, hiking, music, running, and skiing.

Anthony Valente is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets from 2006 to 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Valente Motorsports LLC, involved in the automotive and transportation sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive investment insights.

Dorothy Wilson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera since 2009 and also operates an accounting and tax services firm, Dorothy A Wilson CPA, which she founded in 1999. In addition to her advisory role, she owns an online sales business and serves as an insurance agent selling Medicare supplemental insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that enables advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create bespoke strategies across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Alan Friedman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with appropriate program models or discretionary managers, often utilizing third-party asset management platforms.

Michelle Stokes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joseph Tansey is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of advising, he is involved with Tansey Family Ski Resort, LLC, a business formed for vacation rental property. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets through a model-driven investment approach supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services.

Ebony Benjamin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2007. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad planning menu that includes specialized services such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Garth Williams is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 2003 and also maintains a long-term role with Verizon Communications. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm employs third-party asset managers and provides a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on curated investment models rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.