Debra Abbott Walker is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Her prior work includes roles at Citigroup, Equitable Advisors LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, Northwestern Mutual, and AXA Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, as well as institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and features a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Eric Duskin is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. from 2009 to 2022 before joining Merrill in 2022. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jennifer Lee is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee and personal representative for a family trust in Vero Beach, Florida. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Christine Benson is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of experience at the firm and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill in 2018, she spent fourteen years with Raised Family. Outside of her advisory role, she is a fitness instructor at Hackettstown Dance Fitness. Merrill, alongside 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, and various institutional investors using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Gary Capaldo is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held various roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a CFP instructor at Wagner College and holds leadership and fiduciary roles in several business and nonprofit organizations, including youth baseball and softball associations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Brad Nettune is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 25 years of experience in wealth management, providing tailored advice and comprehensive financial strategies to high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, pensions, and endowments. Brad’s practice focuses on executive services such as restricted stock sales, 10b5-1 trading plans, and customized wealth preservation strategies to help clients manage equity compensation and implement tax-efficient liquidity solutions. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2015, Brad held positions at Morgan Stanley, UBS, and served as a Managing Director at Bear Stearns. His expertise extends to trust and estate planning, philanthropic strategies, and intergenerational wealth transfer, supporting clients in aligning their financial goals with their long-term intentions. Brad holds a bachelor’s degree from Lynchburg College and maintains FINRA Series 7 and 63 registrations, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He resides in Short Hills, NJ, with his four children.

Robert Pallitto is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Gregory Burke is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in wealth management and banking services. He focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies that align with his clients' financial goals and the dynamic nature of today's market conditions. Greg's client focus includes areas such as college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Greg holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Kean University and has earned the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He resides in Milltown with his wife, Irma, and daughter, Riley. In addition to his professional pursuits, Greg participates in community volunteer activities in line with Merrill's tradition of community service. His personal interests include basketball, boating, camping, cooking, gardening, hiking, ice hockey, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

John Cusate is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, with nine years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016 and holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of 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 proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

Jennifer Tarantino is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. She is also involved with Fox Hill Wealth Management, a business unrelated to investment advisory activities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized planning for niches such as business-owner transitions and special-needs analysis, with recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Robert Buckman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. He is also involved in Prudential’s property and casualty investment-related activities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by an integrated platform that combines financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Thomas Caprio is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2024 and previously spent 18 years with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Caprio is also involved in a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research and technology solutions.

Katherine Noonan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. for nine years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to guide its recommendations.

Thomas Foley Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with AXA Advisors, LLC. Foley serves as a board member and trustee for the Semper Fi Santa Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan support, and asset management services to individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates a hybrid advisory and brokerage model, leveraging third-party asset managers and programs to tailor investment solutions based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Eric Penna is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in East Brunswick, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2011. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, using a centralized consulting team to deliver written recommendation reports focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support its clients and offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Ralph Costanza is a financial advisor with Merrill in Summit, New Jersey, holding a Series 63 designation and over 57 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an advisory board member for the Fred J Brotherton Charitable Foundation. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Robert Di Dio is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs for 13 years before joining J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

James Vellanti Jr. is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides investment advice and access to banking and lending services through Bank of America. His approach involves understanding clients' priorities to create personalized investment strategies. James specializes in various aspects of financial planning, including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. He engages with clients to discuss their goals and provides ongoing guidance as their circumstances evolve. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware and holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Stephen Oliver is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author and media contributor for The Retirement Obsession. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Earl Pedersen Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Allied Wealth Partners, and Securian Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is employed by the New Jersey Department of Treasury investigating businesses for tax compliance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and diverse investment strategies.