Melvin Goldstein is a ChFC® and Series 63 credentialed financial advisor with 56 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Linsco / Private Ledger Corp. since 2001 and currently practices at LPL Financial in Marlboro, NJ. He also operates Advanced Capitol Strategies, Inc. and is involved in a non-variable insurance business focusing on life, health, disability, and group employee benefits. 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 broad range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisers, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools to support client strategies.

Christopher O'Grady is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2015 in various capacities and assumed his current role in 2023. He partners with individuals and families to create financial strategies aimed at avoiding common pitfalls before and throughout retirement. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Christopher held positions as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley and held senior roles in equity derivatives at NYC X-Change Financial Access LLC and Elevation LLC. He holds a California Insurance License.

Stephanie Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2014. 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 organizations.

Terence McMahon is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and financial planning solutions.

Diane Lopes is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

John Mcgovern Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over three decades at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is involved with NJPAIP and NJIUA in addition to his advisory role. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies developed by internal and third-party portfolio strategists and offers financial planning, consulting, and access to various asset managers and insurance products.

Brian Sherman is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Enterprise, LLC, with 31 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at MissionSquare Investment Services, Lorenzo CPA LLC, Avantax, and Merrill, among others. He also owns an accounting and tax preparation business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base—including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities—by providing investment advisory and brokerage services through a network of investment adviser representatives, primarily using model-driven investment strategies.

Jeffrey Burns is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Bonaccorso Sr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 30 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cetera, Allied Wealth Partners, and Securian Financial Services. He is a member of Tax Planning Group, LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with a broad range of non-advisory financial products.

John Macones is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various firms including Red Maple Economics LLC and PFS Investments Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, he has experience with entities such as DB-Collaborative, LLC and has a background involving work at Rutgers University New Brunswick. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that uses model-based strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Yue Lin is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 17 years of industry experience. Lin holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for six years. Outside of the advisory business, Lin has been involved with Delfy Music Inc. since 2010. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a varied client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and other related services.

Joseph Bauer serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he develops goals-based financial advisory relationships tailored to each client's unique investment needs. He promotes a systematic approach to planning and investing that aligns with clients' investment goals, risk tolerance, liquidity requirements, and time horizons. Joseph provides access to a wide range of financial services including customized wealth management strategies, retirement planning, college funding, insurance services, and banking services through Bank of America, N.A. He also offers guidance related to concentrated stock positions, company stock options, and alternative investment strategies when appropriate. His work is supported by internal specialists and BofA Global Research. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Seton Hall University, earned in 1995. Since beginning his career in financial services in 1995, he has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since early 2009. Joseph holds multiple FINRA registrations including Series 7, 9, 10, 24, 31, 63, and 65, as well as life and health insurance licenses in New Jersey and Florida. He has earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation and is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute®.

Debra Abbott Walker is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Her prior work includes roles at Citigroup, Equitable Advisors LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, Northwestern Mutual, and AXA Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, as well as institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and features a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Eric Duskin is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. from 2009 to 2022 before joining Merrill in 2022. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jennifer Lee is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee and personal representative for a family trust in Vero Beach, Florida. 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 process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Thomas Avanzato is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Dahdex TCG LLC and had a position at Sassy Lemon Co. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Glenn O'Brien is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and has held various positions across education and corporate sectors. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Christine Benson is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of experience at the firm and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill in 2018, she spent fourteen years with Raised Family. Outside of her advisory role, she is a fitness instructor at Hackettstown Dance Fitness. Merrill, alongside 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, and various institutional investors using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Gary Capaldo is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held various roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a CFP instructor at Wagner College and holds leadership and fiduciary roles in several business and nonprofit organizations, including youth baseball and softball associations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Robert Pallitto is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.