Melanie Winkle is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Barings and TIAA before joining Wells Fargo in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Erica Metz is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently practicing at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She previously worked at Boston Private and is the owner of Money At Work LLC, where she dedicates significant time meeting with clients. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals.

Justin Bowers is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds a Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Shawn Tighe is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2023, and previously worked at Raymond James and Associates and UBS Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with a platform notable for its scale and diverse financial services alongside its advisory offerings.

Walter Menendez is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2008 and had a brief tenure at Merrill earlier that year. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options using multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized supervisory, custody, and order-routing arrangements.

Robert Difabritis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 40 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency over multiple decades and has operated his own firm, Robert DiFabratis & Co, since 1991. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and financial statement preparation through his other business activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across various program structures.

Frank Leloia is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been helping clients since 2007. With over 30 years of experience as a registered representative and financial advisor, he focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client's goals and risk tolerance. Frank specializes in areas such as education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Frank holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He works closely with clients' other professional advisors to provide comprehensive tax strategies and to assist in the development of estate plans. His approach emphasizes building lasting relationships based on trust, transparency, and exceptional service. Residing in Long Valley, New Jersey for the past 24 years with his wife Beth and their two children, Nick and Jack, Frank is committed to participating in the communities he serves. He dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations and enjoys personal interests including baseball, basketball, billiards, football, golfing, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Russell Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Outside of advising, he owns The RCS Group, LLC, a financial planning business, and serves on the investment committee for Safe & Sound Somerset. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Richard Byank is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and previously spent 19 years at Ameriprise Financial Services. He also has an active role as a Wealth Management Advisor with Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC, providing financial planning and portfolio management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and consulting services.

Nastassia Pogrebniak is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015 and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2024. Merrill, along 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.

Frank Dolce is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and City National Bank before joining RBC. Outside of his advisory role, Dolce serves on the advisory board of the Lake Mohawk Golf Club and is involved with several non-investment business ventures in environmental consulting and acting employee leasing. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with flexible portfolio management options that incorporate both in-house and third-party investment managers, alongside services such as financial planning, custody, and brokerage.

Craig Russ is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bedminster, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and J.B. Hanauer & Co. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser delivering financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional services through a network of over 22,800 advisors. The firm supports a broad range of strategies and combines advisory offerings with non-advisory financial services and technology tools.

Edward Schrimpe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include over two decades at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., as well as positions at OSAIC and Veravest Investment Advisors, Inc. He is also involved in asset and wealth management related to life insurance, long-term care, and fixed annuities outside of securities. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Robert Murray is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Bedminster, NJ, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Gilbert & Calabrese LLC, Apex Fund Services, and Blackstone Inc. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Stephen Becker is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Beckers Tax Service, providing tax preparation, consulting, payroll services, and notary work. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management options and financial planning services delivered across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Nicole Monte is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2007 and also operates Joseph Michael Monte, LLC, an investment-related business. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in referral activities for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm employs a curated third-party asset manager platform with a tiered wrap-fee structure and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Eileen Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2007, with a brief gap, and has worked there for a total of 12 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. 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.

Barry Friedson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Cetera, Allied Wealth Partners, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Friedson also engages in insurance sales involving non-variable insurance products. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Joseph Reed is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at 1st Global Advisors, Inc. and 1st Global Capital Corp. Reed is also a partner at CKW Advisors, LLC, an investment-related business. 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 financial planning, managed portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, providing advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

William Sullivan is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, Sullivan serves in a political capacity for Essex Fells Borough. 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 broad client base including individuals, institutions, and government entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.