Jenna Caraccio is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her background includes roles in education at Centenary University, The College of New Jersey, Morris Hills Regional District, and North Arlington School District, as well as experience with iD Tech Camps. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm uses a range of advisory models, many implemented through third-party sponsors, and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Joseph Buccheri is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes a decade at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers a broad range of integrated custody, brokerage, and advisory services.

Richard Lober is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016, following a four-year tenure at WBI Investments, LLC. 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 institutional investors.

Tricia Victor is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity Investments since 2007, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves in advisory and management roles for registered investment companies and employs systematic methodologies in its model portfolios.

Ricardo Lee is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kevin Reidinger is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Paul Castellano is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Thrivent Financial and Commerce/TD Bank prior to joining Mass Mutual. Outside of advising, he works as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities, and serves as a notary public. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of programs including estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Clarence Washington is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2019 and has prior experience at Bank of America and New York Life Insurance. Before his financial services career, he worked at Ultimate Foods Inc. and attended Southern New Hampshire University. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexander Napoli is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since March 2005. He specializes in areas including college education planning, corporate retirement plan services, divorce transition planning, philanthropic planning, and socially responsible investing, among others. His client focus also encompasses personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Alexander holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Information Systems from Lehigh University's College of Business and Economics. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He resides in Colts Neck, New Jersey, with his wife and daughter. His personal interests include music, reading, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Darren James is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Reach Financial, and New York Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Marc Mcallister is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at City National Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles and implementing portfolios through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

John Duggan is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cetera and Mid Atlantic Resource Group. Outside of advisory work, he has held positions at local businesses including the Driftwood Motel. LPL Enterprise, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and also provides access to non-securities products such as affiliated trust services and insurance.

Vincent Signa is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to help achieve those objectives. He provides ongoing advice and adapts investment strategies as clients' needs evolve. Vincent specializes in general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses. He takes the time to understand clients' priorities to craft personalized financial plans. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Vincent earned his Bachelor's Degree from the College of Staten Island.

Edwin Bueno is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Staten Island, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has prior work experience at Amazon between 2019 and 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Joseph Frisella is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Agency. Outside of finance, he has experience working in education and at AHRC NYC, as well as running a business called Mikey Bagels. Fidelity Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages diverse portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to registered investment companies, and integration of AI in research.

Jennifer Bentley is a Financial Advisor with more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked extensively with individuals, families, and business owners, applying her broad expertise in wealth management, business banking, international banking, and leadership to address a range of financial challenges and opportunities. She holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed an Accredited Certificate Program from Illinois Central College. Jennifer emphasizes a personalized approach to financial planning, focusing on understanding her clients' values, priorities, and goals in order to create adaptable strategies that evolve alongside their lives and changing market conditions. Outside of her professional role, Jennifer is active in her community and serves as the President of the PTO at Bayshore Middle School. She balances her career with family life and engages in various personal interests such as adventure sports, biking, camping, hiking, ice hockey, reading, soccer, traveling, and yoga.

Roseann Cretella is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for more than two decades at Avantax Advisory Services and its affiliated entities. In addition to her advisory role, she owns Tax On Wheels, Inc., a tax preparation and bookkeeping business, and serves as treasurer and comptroller for the Mid-Island Babe Ruth League, as well as a finance committee member at the Church of St. Andrew. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that incorporates affiliated and third-party managers, with program options designed for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Evan Lereah is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Amg Distributors, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Erika Boyer is a CFP® with nine years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. She has experience with entrepreneurial ventures, including roles at Dryve LLC and RaspberryRed III LLC, a marketing consulting business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Alan Friedman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading a wealth management practice serving clients in Lower Manhattan and Staten Island. With over 30 years of experience in financial services, he works closely with individuals, corporate executives, business owners, and their families to develop customized wealth management plans aimed at achieving personal goals. His approach emphasizes personalized strategies that reflect each client's unique needs, including college education planning, executive compensation, divorce transition planning, retirement income, and family wealth management. Alan holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University at Albany SUNY and carries professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He offers a comprehensive range of financial services, from wealth management and portfolio management to lending, insurance, and estate planning. His client philosophy centers on integrity, transparency, and competency, viewing each client relationship as one akin to family. Outside of his professional work, Alan enjoys playing volleyball and pickleball, running, reading, and spending time with his wife, Marla, and their three sons. They reside on the South Shore of Staten Island. Alan welcomes opportunities to connect and discuss how he can support clients’ financial goals.