Christopher Hernandez is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2019 and previously spent one year at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a health insurance broker. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning without discretionary authority over client investments.

Brian G. Lockier is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research and capital markets access through its extensive platform.

James Howell Jr is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and Citicorp Investment Services. He serves as executor and limited power of attorney for his mother’s estate. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Michael Gagliotti is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the Hillside Ave Historic District Association and is a director of the Save The Queen City nonprofit. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

Martha Carrion is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Goldman Sachs for eight years and spent four years at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jacob Schechter is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2024. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at TPS Financial and Deca Analytics. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Xtreme Event Group since 2021. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and a variety of asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party managers to tailor investment solutions.

James Buehler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 48 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a seven-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. 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 employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jason Mancini is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2014. In his role, he focuses on delivering wealth management strategies tailored to help clients pursue their financial goals through a personalized process. This approach begins with understanding clients’ priorities, followed by developing and executing customized savings and investment plans, with ongoing oversight and adjustments as needed. Jason’s professional background includes experience as a portfolio analyst and trader at a boutique investment firm in New York City. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree in Economics from Kent State University. His expertise encompasses a comprehensive four-pillar system involving assets, debt, trusts and estates, and banking solutions through Bank of America, N.A. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Residing in Westfield, New Jersey, Jason lives with his wife Amanda, their son Giuseppe, and their dog Pongo. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys running, hiking, reading, playing chess, and CrossFit. Jason maintains involvement in his community through participation with organizations such as Knights of Columbus and The Father's Heart Ministries.

Matthew Corby is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Amboy Bank and spent time at Ramapo College of New Jersey. Outside of finance, he was involved with the Ship Ahoy Beach Club for two years. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and programs, offering a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, and provides ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Richard Wager is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Harrison Hoyes is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer on the board of the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation Education Professionals and is a partner at AccessAbility Officer, a digital accessibility firm supporting government clients, where he assists with strategic direction. 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 uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Robert Rafano is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently with OSAIC since 2020. He previously worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member at large for the Monmouth Council Boy Scouts of America, focusing on community fundraising efforts. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Craig Hyldahl is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Edison, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Hyldahl is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and provides financial analysis and retirement planning services to divorcing individuals through a collaborative law group. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models through third-party managers and provides ERISA fiduciary services, emphasizing various investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Jonathan Pierro is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Deloitte LLP for two years and has experience at RSM LLP and Morgan Stanley. 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 access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Thomas Schulte is a financial advisor at Merrill with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes eleven years at First Empire Securities, Inc. and a year at E D & F Man Capital Markets 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jennifer Cartagena is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Bank of America and Merrill for 11 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is associated with Cartagena Group LLC, a family-owned business in the battery and lightbulb retail sector. 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 institutions.

Lee Giordano is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services since 2016. Prior to joining UBS, he worked for Imperial Capital Asset Management LLC from 2009 to 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Giordano is a licensed real estate referral associate and holds an elected position on the Republican County Committee in Westfield, New Jersey. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of financial products and capital markets solutions.

Ashley Frazier is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. among other roles. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process includes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Nicole Mochnal is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with banking, lending, and trustee services.

Frank Vigilante is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bedminster, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2015 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.