Mercedes Nola is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Additionally, she serves as a Co-Trustee for a trust entity based in New Jersey. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Frederick Igarta is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and has worked with Raymond James Financial Services since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is also the owner of Igarta Capital, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains unique affiliations such as a municipal advisor and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Carlina Jessen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 1995. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the Count Basie Center for the Arts, where she contributes ideas to enhance fundraising strategies. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Thomas Musumeci is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 60 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Investment Advisors Asset Management, and IAC Advisory 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 a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Gerard Bifulco is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a self-employed CPA providing tax preparation services and serves as an adjunct professor at St. Peter's University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Robert Gibbs is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, PNC, and Merrill. His current role at LPL Financial began in 2022. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a range of advisory strategies and utilizing technology tools for operational and research support.

Michael Farinacci Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Ameriprise, he held positions in engineering and construction firms and has experience working with Mad Dog Lacrosse, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Adam Gambino is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the restaurant industry and has been involved in education. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing third-party asset managers and a range of investment products.

Christine Fredericks is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Matawan, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2017 and previously was with Sandra Dalton from 2013 to 2017. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, providing written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jodi Citron is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for seven years and is currently affiliated with The Cutrupi Group, LLC as a Wealth Management Associate and Branch Manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs in municipal and public finance as well as SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

William Tucker is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at World Investment Advisors, World Investments, Ameritas Investment Company, The Advisors Group, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is also active as an insurance agent specializing in non-variable insurance and annuities. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, offering financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and a Model Wealth Portfolios wrap program.

Eric Tomsky is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. Tomsky holds an advisory position with Armed Forces Brewing Company, a military tribute brewery supporting veteran needs. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including fiduciary financial planning and a broad range of capital markets and lending products.

Ursula Whitehurst is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, as well as teaching positions in the New Jersey public school system. She is also a tutor and owner of Series 65 Interact, a non-investment related tutoring business. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients primarily via a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Gaetano D'amato is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse Securities. He also serves as a power of attorney for a fiduciary entity outside of his primary role. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Dana Polignone is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. She is based in Staten Island, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools, covering a broad range of financial planning needs for clients who meet certain net-worth criteria.

Shahzeb Paracha is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at Russell Cellular, Rutgers, Verizon Wireless, Middlesex County College, and Montclair State. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Paul Nader is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Freehold, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he oversees a small business, Paul Nader & Associates LLC, which is used primarily for payroll management. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Philip Ferraro is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2023. Ferraro serves as Treasurer on the Brookdale Community College Foundation Board and is a member of the Finance Committee at Brookdale Community College, where he helps oversee investment accounts. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning solutions including retirement, education, and specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Jason Mellor is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 29 years of industry experience and has previously worked at firms including Cetera and Allied Wealth Partners. Mellor also holds agent/broker roles related to fixed insurance sales. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes, and it supports investment implementation through various advisory programs and affiliated advisory firms.

Aleksandr Vovk is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several real estate ventures as an owner of multiple limited liability companies in Brooklyn and other locations. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers non-discretionary services delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors.