Michael Principato is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. 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. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

John Fidura is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2019 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2016, and previously at UBS Financial Services from 2014 to 2019. He serves as a founding board member of Patricia's Fund Inc., a nonprofit charitable organization. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 operates a large-scale, integrated client relationship model combining non-discretionary advisory services with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investment offerings.

Justin Marrugo is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise LLC with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles in education at Kean University, Union County College, Arthur L. Johnson High School, and Carl H. Kumpf Middle School. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Pompeii Pizzeria for several years. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm typically employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers and various financial products through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Genevieve Manderville is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in local politics as Co-Chair of the South Orange Democratic Committee, coaches women leaving Corporate America through her business, The Pearl Pathway of Wellness, and serves on the board of a nonprofit focused on sustainability education. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and corporate entities. The firm’s approach emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Christine Healy is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has worked in the financial services industry since 2000 and joined Merrill in 2004. Christine’s practice focuses on assisting individuals navigating various stages of divorce, offering expertise in financial analysis related to divorce settlements and post-divorce financial planning. She leverages a broad network of specialists within Merrill to help clients explore comprehensive strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. Christine holds multiple professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her prior experience includes roles on the High Yield Institutional Sales Desk, Institutional Structured Investments Desk, and Portfolio Strategies Desk, where she gained extensive knowledge of investment strategies and products across asset classes. She graduated from Lehigh University with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Psychology. Residing in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, Christine lives with her husband, daughter, and two sons. She dedicates time to community involvement as a board member of Ridge Youth Sports Inc. (RYSI) and volunteers through the Creating Better Money Habits program offered by her firm. Christine’s client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and values-based investing.

Allison Thoms is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank for 15 years. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Chin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following three years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an administrator for his father's estate. 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 approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Stuart Saules is a Financial Advisor with The Carle Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized, full-service wealth management plans aimed at helping them take control of their financial lives. Stuart embraces a team approach, leveraging the combined experience of his colleagues and the resources of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to provide comprehensive financial guidance. Stuart’s expertise includes retirement planning, education funding, tax-efficient strategies, and estate planning considerations. His approach centers on understanding clients’ unique goals and priorities—whether personal, familial, or business-related—and creating strategies tailored to those needs. He helps families and businesses build financial confidence for generations by formulating focused, risk-appropriate long-term plans that evolve with changing market conditions and client circumstances. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Western Michigan University. Outside of his professional role, Stuart enjoys boating, fishing, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, pickleball, reading, spending time with his family, and traveling.

William Bresley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Banc Of America Investment Services, Quick & Reilly, Inc., and Prudential Equity Group. 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, utilizing research and analytics to evaluate investment options.

Adrian Schwartz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at TD Ameritrade before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Adrian is a partner in New Jersey Snow Tours, a recreational business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment models to support its financial planning process.

Griffin Kick is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company, Legend Biotech, and the University of Delaware. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers both proprietary and third-party solutions and focuses on matching clients with appropriate investment models or discretionary managers.

Jeffrey Jimenez is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2025. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Representative at the same firm from 2023 to 2025. In his current position, Jeffrey focuses on empowering clients to make informed financial decisions that align with their individual goals. He emphasizes building strong client relationships and collaborates with clients to design personalized investment strategies. Jeffrey's professional experience centers on providing trusted guidance and tailored financial planning. Outside of his work, he engages in family activities, fitness, social events with friends, movies, and parenthood.

Kevin Elmore is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2002 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Scoutmaster for Scouts BSA Troop 7575 and operates a weekend business creating handmade wooden cutting and cheese boards. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor plans according to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets solutions.

Pietro Ruggeri is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance since 2019, and previously held roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, Ruggeri is involved in insurance through Gryphon Assurance and manages Ruggeri Financial Group LLC. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a structured approach that includes collaborative planning and use of firm-approved analytical tools.

Daniel Williams is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Santander Bank, and Uber. Outside of finance, he is a member of Pup on the Run LLC, where he is responsible for building and managing the company website on a volunteer basis. 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, including firm-sponsored and third-party models, and offers ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Meghna Shah is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. She is a co-owner of an outside family investment business in New Jersey. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Douglas Frew is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Merrill. Frew also operates Frew Wealth Management LLC, a separate business entity related to tax and investment purposes. 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 a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Thomas Mc Cafferty is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2011 and concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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 developed by internal and third-party managers.

Lauren Porter is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fair Haven, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Otto Arias Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to that, he spent nine years at BNY Mellon Capital Markets and 26 years at The Bank of New York Mellon. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.