Michael Hittner is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their short- and long-term financial goals and helps build customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. Prior to his current position, Michael served as a financial advisor at Merrill from 2011 to 2022. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his expertise in financial consulting and advising. Michael emphasizes forming strong relationships with his clients and their families, maintaining a deep level of trust, reliability, and competency throughout his professional practice.

Joseph Moliterno is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013, including the period when it operated as Axa Advisors LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a mix of proprietary and third-party advisory programs to deliver its services.

Ruslan Nesevich is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and UBS Financial Services and is the owner of Nesevich Law, LLC, an estate planning law firm. He also serves as Director of Estate Planning at King Financial Network. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Attilio Guarino Jr. is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 66 credentials and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior roles include working at IBEX Wealth Management and serving at the College of Staten Island. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Ava's Kitchen and Bar for over a decade. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm employs various advisory models and offers ERISA fiduciary services, delivering both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Jonathan Ranieri is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains an active real estate sales license related to his family's brokerage 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Paul Stappas is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 47 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1992 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1991. He holds a Series 63 designation and owns a bookkeeping services business that provides referrals and general management. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Nicholas Chopey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at AXA Advisors LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

James Swanton is a CFP® certificant with 10 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Clinton BNI networking group in Clinton, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Elizabeth Coronato is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2011. The firm, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. Merrill offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Claudine Pinho is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2009. In addition to her advisory role, she is commissioned as a notary public. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and financial planning solutions.

Robert Jaffe is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Royal Alliance since 2011. Jaffe is also involved in fixed insurance sales through two LLCs in New Jersey and California. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and offers a variety of portfolio management options, including access to third‑party money managers and unified managed accounts.

Dharav Vyas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions. 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.

Dominick Salvatore is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, Northeast Wealth Planners, Bank of America, and IBI Security Transport. He also has teaching experience at Rider University and Rowan College at Burlington County. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Hui Corona is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing wealth management solutions tailored to affluent clients and families. She holds professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Hui focuses on helping business leaders develop strategies for tax minimization, asset monetization and protection, growth maximization, and wealth transfer. Her expertise includes guiding business owners through exit planning, from maximizing business value to ensuring smooth transitions. Hui takes a client-centric approach by understanding individual goals and providing advice on investing, retirement planning, and financial preparedness. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of International Business and Economics, an MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and completed an accredited certificate program at Yale School of Management. Hui communicates fluently in English and Chinese.

Manish Kakkar is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in East Brunswick, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in United Healthcare’s dental and health insurance business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs, utilizing a range of third-party advisory platforms and proprietary funds.

Bellaria Jimenez is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. She has worked with Metropolitan Life Insurance, MetLife Securities, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a homesteader farm stand selling agricultural goods and farm crafts. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Jason De Tata is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at MML Investors Services and MassMutual for five years, as well as at Massey Morgan Financial Solutions and KCD Financial, Inc. for shorter periods. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supporting account management through customized strategies and third-party subadvisors.

Meghan Sutphen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., along with various positions outside the financial industry and involvement with local boards of education. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Michael Emerson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013 and has worked as an Independent Sales Agent since 1999. His other business activities include acting as a non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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 across various asset classes and investment approaches.

David Scafa is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Avantax and operates Scafa Professional Center, LLC. In addition to advisory roles, he provides tax preparation and accounting services through his own CPA practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diversified investment programs, combining model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.