Joseph Fermano is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of experience in the industry. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Inc., SECURITIES AMERICA, Inc., and Securities Service Network, Inc. In addition to his advising work, he is the author of a book of inspirational quotations and serves as Board Chair for St. Teresa Regional School in Runnemede, NJ. He also maintains a motivational training and human behavior consulting business. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to multiple third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Benjamin Smith is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Kestra Investment Services, LLC and has a background that includes four years at the University of Delaware and extensive experience in education within the NVRHS School District. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Sean Allen is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at CoastalOne and Rowan University. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through non-discretionary advisory relationships and delivers institutional consulting via its Institutional Fiduciary Solutions division.

Jeffrey Pawlik is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Merrill since 1995 and Bank of America since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for family fiduciary matters. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Brad Napoli is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked as an Investment Management Consultant at BlackRock from 2010 to 2019, a Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services Inc from 2006 to 2010, and a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley DW Inc from 2003 to 2006. In his role, Brad focuses on understanding his clients both personally and professionally to help them work toward their financial goals with confidence. Outside of his professional career, Brad's interests include beach activities, family activities, fitness, food, golf, and traveling.

Joseph Pisko Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Voorhees, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering 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.

Lawrence Liebman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ian Scheidemann is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services Inc., and he concurrently holds a position at Barth Tax & Financial Services Inc., where he is involved in tax preparation and financial planning activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and a multi-manager platform.

Nicholas Combs is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments in Philadelphia, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SEI Investments Distribution Co, SEI Investments Management Corp, The Vanguard Group, Inc., New York Life, and Saint Joseph's University. Fisher Investments serves a global client base of institutional and private investors, offering discretionary portfolio management across equities, fixed income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process led by an Investment Policy Committee and uses tax-aware strategies, derivatives, and other risk management tools to manage diversified portfolios.

Edward Bell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following six years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Peter Palazzo is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Berlin, NJ. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Justin Dwyer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Concurrent Investment Advisors, Price Financial Management, Allstate, and Equipment Resource. Outside of advising, he contributes freelance articles for a CBD company. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory support with other financial products and referral channels.

Gabrielle Giannopoulos is a financial advisor at OSAIC with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work history at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory role, she supports registered representatives in administrative and trading functions through her involvement with INTEGRITY 5 LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients, offering integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services. The firm utilizes a range of asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage diversified portfolios across multiple investment types.

Matthew Donnelly is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cherry Hill, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003, following a tenure at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Medford Lakes Colony, where he participates in decisions regarding community infrastructure and maintenance. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage channels to deliver tailored client solutions.

Joseph Abbruzzi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mount Laurel, NJ, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and having 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner of Abbruzzi's Italian Market. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Jack Jibrine is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mount Laurel, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Steven Ferrigno is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Tiedemann Advisors and Clarivate Analytics. Ferrigno also has experience in academia, having been associated with Drexel University College of Computing and Informatics. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides a written recommendation report and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kristen Hoey is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executor of estates. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Stephanie Mazzo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Alfred Nicolosi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Waddell & Reed, and insurance sales with various carriers. He has also been involved with SRS Cinema outside of the financial sector. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting, using both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from internal and third-party sources.