Peter Pitucco is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services since 1989 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1988. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sales and service of insurance products for various carriers. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers specialized planning services including divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored programs.

Thomas Kerest Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Linsco Private Ledger, Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., and Quick & Reilly, Inc. He is also associated with Flemington Financial Group LLC as a DBA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Maria Winters is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. Winters also operates EM Winters Financial Services, a separate investment-related business, and is a licensed notary public. Cetera is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and provides access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Christopher Ferrone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Branchburg, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MMLIS Investors Services, Massmutual, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Going Gold Choreography, LLC, a non-investment-related activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and other institutions. The firm supports its investment adviser representatives with a broad platform including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional programs.

Patrick Tierney is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 1998, bringing 24 years of experience in financial services. He specializes in guiding and advising clients on wealth management strategies aimed at helping them pursue their financial goals. Patrick focuses on maintaining moderate risk in investment portfolios while pursuing absolute returns and maximum diversification. His expertise includes areas such as college education planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. As a Senior Portfolio Manager, Patrick manages his own discretionary Personalized and Defined Strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Patrick holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Scranton and holds several professional designations including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional role, Patrick spends time volunteering in his community and enjoys basketball, music, reading, and spending time with his family.

Samantha Prusia is a financial professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Cetera Advisors and First Allied Securities. Prusia also operates EM Winters Financial Services, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Evan Kendis is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been providing personalized financial advice and wealth management strategies since 2005. He specializes in working with small business owners and corporate executives, offering expertise in retirement planning, concentrated stock diversification, and sophisticated income strategies. His work includes advising on defined-benefit, defined-contribution, and SEC Rule 10b5-1 plans. Evan holds a bachelor's degree from The College of New Jersey and has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He serves clients in various areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, and special needs planning. Evan is fluent in English and Spanish. Residing in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, Evan lives with his wife, Lori, and their three sons, William, Andrew, and Matthew. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys cooking, fishing, music, and reading. His planning approach emphasizes collaboration with clients to create personalized financial strategies designed to help pursue their goals.

Daniel Becker is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes 15 years at National Planning Corporation and roles at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. Additionally, Becker is involved in tax preparation and accounting as an enrolled agent. 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, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

William King is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 9 years of industry experience. He 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Albanese is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Branchburg, NJ, where he has worked since 2015. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Glovas Jr is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Easton, PA, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His work history is primarily with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, spanning from 2017 to the present. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in house flipping and property management activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and analyses to support client financial plans.

Eric Collier is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2025, following a brief tenure at KPMG. His professional experience in the industry is just beginning. 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 a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing upwards of $256 billion in assets.

Lacey Kozik is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools, including Monte Carlo simulations, to support financial planning outcomes.

Gregory Baro is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Flemington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by a structured process and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Michelle Bartosik is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Flemington, New Jersey, and has 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2006 and with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she coaches gymnastics part-time for a family business. 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 various institutional investors.

Edward Kucharski is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2023. Prior to joining LPL, he worked for FSC Securities Corporation for 23 years. His outside activities include operating a tax preparation and accounting business and involvement in mortgage and real estate services. 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.

Neil Altshuler is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with BKC CPAs, PC, a tax preparation and accounting firm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christopher Russo is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Marsh McLennan and Duff & Phelps prior to joining Osaic Wealth. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Jennifer Ramphal is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

John Reidy is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. for seven years each, National Planning Corp for five years, and held various roles at OneAmerica Securities, Cetera Wealth Services, and Hornor, Townsend & Kent. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a General Agent for Ameritas Life Insurance through OnePenn Financial Group. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance analysis and multiple management options.