Steven Bermack is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary management and non-discretionary online advice.

Hassan Mansour is a financial advisor with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. He has prior business experience with Barbell Medicine LLC since 2018 and Best Home Improvement LLC from 2012 to 2018. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and a multi-manager platform.

Todd Stanard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior career includes 18 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp and 10 years at Aspire Performance, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in entrepreneurial activities through FHC Real Estate LLC. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Ragone is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Paramus, NJ, bringing three years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022 and also holds employment with JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. since 2019. Prior to his financial services career, he attended Seton Hall University. 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 strategies.

Thomas Mc Cabe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2017 after two years at Ameriprise. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide 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 planning process incorporates structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes, serving clients primarily in an advisory capacity.

Lisa Fiorito Mackessy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Citigroup Global Markets Inc and Citi Private Bank for 14 years. Outside of advisory work, she owns Mindful Sweets LLC, a holding company for private investments in the consumer natural food sector. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frank Buttacavoli is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Paramus, NJ, bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally rents out Disney Vacation Club points he owns for family vacations. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning and advisory services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Michael James is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Franklin Lakes, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2007. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform that includes custody, underwriting, and capital markets solutions.

Danielle Scepkowski is a financial advisor with Cetera possessing 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services. Danielle has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Nolan Orr is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Equitable Advisors. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at Bottle King. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a program that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations and operates within the larger J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

John Wapelhorst is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab Bank, The Vozza Agency, and involvement with Rutgers University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Elizabeth Kennedy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch for four years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a second home in the Catskills. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Daniel Kramer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2018 and previously spent two years with Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he has invested in rental real estate, including ownership involvement with the Killington Grand Hotel in Vermont. Raymond James & Associates serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable and governmental entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting and provides specialized municipal advisory services alongside a broad range of portfolio management options.

Jilmmy Zevallos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and JP Morgan. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm utilizes firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes to deliver written recommendations and offers specialized programs including estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Christopher Kuber is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services, Northwestern Mutual, and State Farm. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and investment research.

Krzysztof Pulawski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Neuberger Berman for 17 years and has held roles at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley in prior periods. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients through both direct and employer-based arrangements.

Thomas Rocco is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2010, bringing a comprehensive understanding of the financial challenges and opportunities faced by corporate executives and private business owners. Thomas focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies, emphasizing transparent communication and a thorough understanding of his clients’ aspirations and concerns. His approach involves translating complex financial concepts into clear, accessible advice to help clients pursue their goals, whether achieving near-term milestones, sustaining retirement lifestyles, or planning for future generations. Thomas holds a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation, along with credentials such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned master’s degrees from the University of California Berkeley and Columbia University, as well as a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee System. His client focus encompasses areas including divorce transition planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, retirement income, socially responsible investing, and small business strategies. In addition to his professional work, Thomas contributes to his community by serving as a financial literacy instructor for NORWESCAP. Outside of his advisory practice, he enjoys fishing, football, music, reading, spending time with his family, surfing, tennis, and yoga.

Michael Franco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Linsco Private Ledger Corp since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in selling non-variable insurance products, including long-term care insurance. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies across various investment approaches.

Michael Jason is a financial advisor at Osaic with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches a local youth hockey team. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple platforms and third-party money managers, employing asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct diversified portfolios.

Francesca Milde is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Saddle Brook, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Outside of finance, she works as a substitute yoga instructor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.