Frank Colavolpe is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes positions at PNC Bank, Equitable Advisors, and Total Financial Concepts. Outside of finance, he has worked in the hospitality sector at Skylark Fine Diner and Lounge. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach combines investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools within a structured product ecosystem.

Lauren Vitale is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and scenario modeling in its financial planning process.

Christopher Olson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank before joining RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank in 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring investment strategies to each client’s risk profile.

Angelantonio Ciaglia is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include nearly two decades at Oppenheimerfunds, Inc., as well as positions at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Melanie Kramer is a financial advisor at Stifel with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel since 2023. Prior to her career in finance, Melanie spent six years with Pure Barre and was self-employed for 15 years. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group for investment analysis and allocation guidance.

Lou Demartino is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and George Realty Group. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing tax-aware retirement income planning. The firm’s approach integrates internal research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to help clients manage income sources and withdrawal strategies.

Anne Markey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliate, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, since 2014. Her credentials include the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Justin Branch is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2020 and is also involved with Sylvan Learning Center as a tutor. Prior to his current roles, he worked at Rutgers University and Jespy House from 2015 to 2020. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers a range of third-party and proprietary investment solutions.

Francis Gordon Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. He is also involved in independent insurance brokering across several health insurance providers. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a combination of research, modeling, and automated processes overseen by a dedicated team to deliver these services.

Peter Maiorano is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Brooklyn, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2002. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and sales of fixed insurance products, including life, health, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a broad client base including retail and institutional investors through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers, using asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios.

Nicholas Petrole is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Mass Mutual, he held various roles including multiple positions at Rowan University and retail management at Shoprite. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. Their approach involves collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with optional implementation through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Nicole Gibson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021. Gibson also has a longer tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., where she has worked since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Katharine Williams is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley in various roles since 2009, currently working in the Private Bank. Outside of her advisory duties, she serves as volunteer PTA secretary for Wanamassa, New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Shawn Jacobowitz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Red Bank, NJ, holding CFP® certification and securities licenses Series 63 and 65. He has 30 years of industry experience, including over 10 years with Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Alyssa Devenny is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority and Professional Physical Therapy. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing a broad investable universe that includes mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Lawrence Jay is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2021. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Ghazal Massouh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019, also maintaining a role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s advisory approach is non-discretionary and focuses on funds and strategies approved through its internal review processes.

Dawn Lewis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 38 years of experience in the industry. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1988. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a part-time sole proprietorship called The Gourmet Cupboard, selling spices and mixes at home parties. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Rexhep Capri is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in working with professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and families facing complex financial situations. He focuses on client areas such as corporate benefits, executive services, divorce transition planning, equity compensation services, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Rexhep's approach involves careful analysis, clear communication, and strategic planning to help clients make informed decisions aligned with their priorities. Before becoming a financial advisor, Rexhep gained experience in real estate valuation and investment, providing him with practical knowledge of property analysis, ownership, and management. His background encompasses investment research, portfolio analysis, risk management, and insurance planning. Rexhep studied economics and finance and began his advisory career at Northwestern Mutual before joining Merrill. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and attended Pace University without earning a degree. He holds a High School Diploma from Monsignor Farrell High School. Outside of his professional duties, Rexhep enjoys a range of outdoor activities including adventure sports, biking, fishing, golfing, hiking, hunting, skiing, and traveling. He is fluent in English and Albanian.

Michael Muzikar is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Invest Financial Corporation and Axa Advisors, Llc. Outside of finance, he is a professional comedian and owner of Mike Muzikar's Comedy. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients with financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm delivers advice through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partners with third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored advisory programs.