Stephen Galli is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor with Cetera. His career includes roles at Avantax, Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors, and 1st Global Advisors. He is a board member of WJM Associates, a firm focused on executive coaching and development. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor supporting a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create bespoke strategies across various program structures.

Rachel Schwarz is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Short Hills, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the board of directors for the Greater Newark Conservancy, participating in educational programs and budget reviews. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and market-making.

George Nordstrom is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and joined Cetera in 2023. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent selling life insurance and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that offers services to individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party money managers.

Kushal Renjen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BWG Strategy, Fidelity Investments, and Stevens Institute of Technology. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Owen O Keefe is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has held various positions since 2016, including multiple roles at Bryant University and work in property management. Outside of advising, he is an investor in Boneworks Real Estate. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Scheine is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2025 and has prior experience in real estate and financial planning roles at several firms, as well as teaching positions at the University of Delaware. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, delivering tailored recommendations through meetings and written summaries.

Thomas Clancy is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Solar Landscape. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Sebastian Ardaix is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, MongoDB, Navatar, Onna, BetterCloud, and Strategic Consulting LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Brandon Chiappetta is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Vestmark Advisory Solutions, Royal Alliance, and Merrill. Outside of financial advising, he has been involved in an electrical contracting business, Ace Electric Services, in a support role. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Maglaque is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Stifel with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel and its predecessor firm, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, since 2012. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Donald Ruggieri is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and having 51 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for his mother's estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when advising clients.

Michele Cestone is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 credential. Michele has recently entered the industry, having worked previously at Morgan Stanley and spent several years as a student. Outside of finance, Michele works as a caddie at Hamilton Farm Golf Club, providing on-course advice and customer service to golfers. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

William Ryan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities 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. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, with recommendations made on a non-discretionary basis.

Fernando Valente is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 2004 and previously worked at WS Griffith Securities, Inc. from 2002 to 2004. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supporting its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Emily Pistone is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Signature Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and TD Bank. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary retirement plan services supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Kathryn Mantell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Avantax and 1ST Global Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, Mantell serves on the executive board and as treasurer for local Boy Scouts of America councils and is treasurer of the Randolph Area Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering a multi-manager platform to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Douglas Collins is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Before joining Cetera in 2025, he worked for Avantax and 1st Global Advisors, and he has been a partner at Nisivoccia & Company, LLP since 2000. Collins serves on multiple boards, including the Deacon Family Foundation and The House of the Good Shepherd, and is an advisory board member for Lakeland Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create customized strategies, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Clifford Virgin III is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and over 38 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at UBS Financial Services and City National Bank. He serves as treasurer for Friends of Montclair NJ Baseball and is a board member of The 100 Club of Montclair New Jersey, an organization supporting families of fallen public safety personnel. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients, offering customized advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm utilizes a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and provides integrated capital markets capabilities.

Jessica Kelton is a CFP® credentialed advisor with four years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and AllianceBernstein. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence to offer customized, non-discretionary advice.

Mark Dzamba is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, working across its affiliated entities. His other business activities include fiduciary services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning that emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.