Stephen Borriello Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016, and previously spent a year with the NY Daily News in 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a manager solutions team.

Samuel Maxey is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked at Life Time for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he provides workout training plans to friends and family on a volunteer basis. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Daniel Perry is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Minnesota Life Insurance Company, Securian Financial Services, Allied Wealth Partners, and Stockton University. Perry has been with Fidelity since 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including retail and institutional investors, with an investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI and algorithmic tools in research.

Justin Hughes is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Bank of America, Cetera, and McMaster-Carr Industrial Supplies, where he worked for thirteen years. 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 strategies for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

Carlos Sosa is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2000 and concurrently with Bank of America since 2009. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jacqueline Zapicchi Cloughsey is a financial advisor at Cetera with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Ameriprise Financial Services and Signator Investors. She is also an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products and is involved with DFG Financial Group, LLC, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Jordan Assentato is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Ameriprise, ADP, and Lincoln Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is also active as an insurance agent focusing on fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services utilizing a multi-manager platform with a broad selection of program structures and third-party managers.

Joseph Rusbarsky is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Santander Securities, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities. He is based in Freehold, NJ. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, and manages over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Kurt Sakowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger since 2006 and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2000 to 2006. He also operates under the DBAs Wealth Management Partners LLC and Sakowski Financial Group, LLC. 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 a range of financial planning and investment management services delivered through a large network of advisors and utilizes various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools in its advisory process.

Robert Wood is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Meghan Phillips is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Royal Alliance since 2021. Outside of her financial advisory role, she owns and manages two childcare businesses, Kidematics LLC and Young Hearts LLC, which provide programs and care for children ranging from six weeks to school age. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization tools, and multiple investment programs through an extensive affiliate network.

Richard Jorge is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Eagle Strategies and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent handling life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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, using firm-approved tools to provide collaborative, goal-focused recommendations.

Christopher Owens is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and PNC Bank. Owens is based in Morrisville, PA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory work for registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages oversight for affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Deena Kobrin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Florence, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at NEXT Financial Group, Citizens Securities, IC Advisory Services, The Investment Center, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved as a non-variable insurance agent and refers mortgage and real estate services through The Referral Group. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Michael Cirillo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2023, following twelve years at Bank of America and seventeen years with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with offerings including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Sosa is a financial advisor at Cetera with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2016. He is the owner of Premier Financial Investment Group, a financial services and tax business he has operated since 2004. Outside of advising, Sosa serves as chairman of the investment committee for Felician Sisters School for Exceptional Children, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that provides access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Shannon Schiavo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, Schiavo is involved in beekeeping as a non-investment-related business activity. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Anthony Mignone is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2001, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Ashar Group, a life settlement business. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through various programs and third-party managers, with a focus on tailored investment solutions across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Ethan Stewart is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He previously worked at Merrill and has held roles in both academic and entrepreneurial settings, including at Rowan University and as part of Sandscapes LLC. 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, using multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Mark Oberlander is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Madison Avenue Securities, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Metropolitan Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, Oberlander works as a bartender at Killamey’s Pub in Hamilton, NJ. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms.