Christopher Spango is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Charles Schwab and Schwab Bank, where he has been since 2019, following prior roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of a real estate company overseeing rental operations. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory services with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by comprehensive research and centralized operational infrastructure.

John Kriarakis is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2009. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Sean Manning is a financial advisor at Stifel in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Simply Business and the University of Rhode Island. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Douglas Chin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Merrill. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a broad range of investment strategies alongside extensive non-advisory financial services.

Debra Gloster is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010. Prior to that, she worked at Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. for one year. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Thomas Chiellini is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes service in the Army and various roles outside the financial sector, including positions with Long Beach Township Beach Patrol and Enterprise Rental Cars. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm uses firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes to deliver written recommendations, with optional implementation through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Brendan O'Connor is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 15 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms to construct portfolios tailored to client needs.

Keith Schneider is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley, and a decade with E*TRADE Capital Management. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and provides a multi-asset investment approach supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Nicole Leonard is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Forest Hills Financial Group and held various roles including positions at Pace University and several small businesses. Outside of her financial career, she has experience in hospitality and education sectors. Nicole works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Joseph Pellitteri is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 58 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2015 and City National Bank since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored strategies administered through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, and provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and brokerage services.

Mercedes Nola is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Additionally, she serves as a Co-Trustee for a trust entity based in New Jersey. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Frederick Igarta is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and has worked with Raymond James Financial Services since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is also the owner of Igarta Capital, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains unique affiliations such as a municipal advisor and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Kenneth Mills is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has prior experience at MetLife Securities Inc. and New England Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in dental, group disability income, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, long-term care, and Medicare-related products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing annual collaborative planning relationships and the use of firm-approved analytical tools.

Frank Garruzzo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an elected mayor in the Borough of Brielle, New Jersey, and is involved as a partner in a local real estate venture. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process involves structured discovery and modeling tools, with a focus on advisory services.

Kevin Dolan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Axa Advisors and Garden State Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for a youth football league. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to match clients with investment solutions based on risk tolerance and individual needs.

Thomas Musumeci is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 60 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Investment Advisors Asset Management, and IAC Advisory Services. 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 services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Kevin Canning is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sea Girt, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and having seven years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and scenario modeling.

Michael Francis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. for seven years before joining UBS in 2020. He serves as an advisory board member of the Archdiocese of Washington D.C., providing advice on general finance trends. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Douglas Berry is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. 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 seminars, using firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, annual financial plans tailored to client goals.

Gerard Bifulco is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a self-employed CPA providing tax preparation services and serves as an adjunct professor at St. Peter's University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.