John Ross is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MetLife, and his own firm, Ross Vitale & Associates. He serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors for the Hawthorne Terrace Tax District and participates in pro bono financial planning through national organizations such as the Financial Planning Association Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Andrew Reiss is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and no prior industry experience before joining the firm. He has been with Cetera since 2025 and also works with Gerald Reiss CPA, where he has been involved since 2015. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Mark Weg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the PFS™ and Series 63 credentials, and has 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation for five years and is a partner at Trochiano & Daszkowski LLP since 2002. Outside of advising, he is involved in mortgage solicitation and tax preparation through affiliated business ventures. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research support.

W Doxey Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2008. He is also affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. 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 strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Eric Hayes is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Sanford C Bernstein & Co LLC, Lifetime Wealth Alliance LLC, and Mill Creek Capital Advisors LLC. 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. The firm’s process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG eligibility considerations, supported by affiliates that provide implementation and portfolio services.

Daniel Epstein is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services and has prior experience at NYLife Securities and Harvard Business Analytics. Epstein also works as an insurance broker, focusing on life, fixed annuities, disability, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charities, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs using model-driven analyses and structured, collaborative client engagements.

Travis Cimino is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Compass Private Wealth Group LLC, Santander Securities LLC, Santander Bank, and PNC Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed as a Range Safety Officer at RTSP LLC, a gun range in Randolph, NJ. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Zakkour Chivi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following a prior role at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Elders at the Virgin Mary Assyrian Orthodox Church in Paramus, NJ, and manages bookkeeping for a personal business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Biebelberg is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2010, he worked at Merrill from 2002 to 2010. He is also a partner at Elite Wealth Group and involved in the sale of fixed insurance products through other business activities. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients with a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and model-based portfolio management strategies.

David Klics is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Robert Imparato Jr. is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2000. Prior to the rebranding, he worked at AXA Advisors, LLC for 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of Clutch Hitting of Staten Island, Inc. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a variety of investment models and third-party asset managers to tailor solutions for its clients.

Robert Gildea II is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Olivia Grabowski is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2019, previously holding roles at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she was associated with Beta Tau Housing Corp. during 2019 to 2021. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Sydney Freedman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, The Frisch School, The D.E. Shaw Group, Dow Jones, Memorial Regional Hospital, and the University of Pennsylvania. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research, with a specialized emphasis on derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Kevin Greene is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and offering 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1987 and has additional experience with Primerica Financial Services dating back to 1986. Greene operates a separate legal entity supporting Primerica business purposes and also receives compensation related to loan product sales and referrals for home security and automation services. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies managed by third parties and provides advisory services through a large network of advisors across numerous offices.

Keith Simons is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has served since 2017. He is a registered investment professional with more than 26 years of experience in the wealth management industry. Mr. Simons is recognized as a member of the Sentinel Team, which has been named to the 2023-2026 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Mr. Simons held positions at several financial firms. He began his career as the Director of Investments at Oppenheimer & Company in New York City from 1993 to 2001. He then worked as a First Vice President at Smith Barney in New York City from 2001 to 2008. Following that, he was a Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley in Short Hills, New Jersey, from 2008 until his transition to Merrill Lynch in 2017. Mr. Simons earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from George Washington University. He holds FINRA series 7, 63, and 65 registrations, as well as life insurance licenses. He resides in Short Hills, New Jersey, with his wife and three children.

Daniel Dambroff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee to a family member and holds power of attorney responsibilities. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Anthony Pugliese is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Westfield, New Jersey. He has been in the financial services industry since 1988 and joined Merrill in 2012. Drawing on over 25 years of diverse capital markets experience, Anthony provides advice and guidance to individuals, families, and small business owners to help them reach their personal and financial goals. Anthony holds a bachelor's degree in Communications from Lynchburg College, earned in 1988, and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His client services focus includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Raised in Westfield, where he currently resides with his wife and three children, Anthony is involved in community activities such as coaching youth sports.

Diane Di Braccio is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Financial 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by various advisory strategies and operational tools.

Clara Wu is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company, Merrill, and Tapfin/EY. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including oversight of registered investment companies and use of systematic, algorithm-driven portfolio construction.