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.

Joseph Bialoglaw is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a car wholesaling business focused on exotic cars. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written, model-based recommendations on income, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and algorithmic tools to support advisors in delivering tailored financial advice.

Angelantonio Ciaglia is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Oppenheimerfunds, Inc. for 19 years, Equitable Advisors, and AXA Advisors. He has been with Mass Mutual since 2021. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, focusing on collaborative annual planning relationships and event-driven services such as estate settlement and divorce planning.

Mary Ann Giaimo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She joined Ameriprise in 2020 after four years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory work, she participates as a judge on a student performance panel for Seton Hall University’s Senior Assessment project. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on retirement income planning, using proprietary research and tools to address asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.

Lori Clarke Romano is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cenlar for twelve years before joining J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating forward-looking capital market assumptions and an ESG eligibility framework.

Daniel Nigro is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads the TWN Wealth Management Group, which focuses on fulfilling the financial needs and goals of clients through a personalized approach. The group works collaboratively with clients and their other trusted advisors to develop consistent and practical advice, utilizing a goals-based wealth management process and customized strategies. Dan's expertise includes asset management, portfolio analysis, options strategies, and cash management. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager who builds and manages personalized or defined strategies for clients, which may involve individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Dan earned his bachelor's degree from Johnson & Wales University. He has received recognition as one of On Wall Street's "Top 40 Advisors Under 40" in 2018 and has been named to Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list in 2018, 2019, and 2020.

Krzysztof Przywara is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including JP Morgan Securities, Citizens Securities, and Uber. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary strategies supported by analytical modeling and offers specialized advisory programs such as municipal and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.

Gaurang Pandya is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Series 65 and 63 licenses, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Allied Wealth Partners, and previously spent 25 years with Prudential Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer on the CFP Board of Standards’ Disciplinary Enforcement Committee, participates in community outreach as an AARP volunteer, and serves on the advisory board of a talent management firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.

Joel Taylor is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, having joined Merrill Lynch in 2016. Joel focuses on understanding the priorities of high-net-worth individuals and families and delivering personalized financial strategies to support their goals. His expertise encompasses a wide range of financial planning areas, including asset allocation, education funding, retirement income planning, tax minimization strategies, and estate planning services. Joel works with clients to develop customized approaches involving equities, fixed income, alternative investments, options, ETFs, and other investment types, while also providing access to banking, credit, and lending services through Bank of America. He holds Series 3, 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations. Joel earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Delaware. He is actively involved in his community, having served as the President of the Bedminster Far Hills Little League, reflecting his commitment to local engagement.

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.

Ronald Carvalho is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Investment Services, where he spent over 25 years. Outside of advising, he owns and operates tax preparation and accounting businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated managers across various program structures.

Andrew Kowitski Jr. serves as a Senior Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager, holding the Sports and Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ designation. He works within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he applies a consistent approach developed through years of experience navigating multiple market fluctuations. Andrew collaborates closely with clients to build personalized investment strategies that align with their financial goals and changing market conditions. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, and focuses on clients in the sports and entertainment sectors. Andrew customizes his strategies around clients' priorities, risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs, and objectives. He is committed to Merrill's goals-based wealth management process to help clients pursue meaningful objectives, including lifestyle aspirations and securing a lasting legacy. Andrew holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He completed his high school education at Spotswood High School and earned an Associate's Degree from Middlesex County College. Additionally, he attended Kean University without conferring a degree. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys spending time with his family, swimming, and woodworking.

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.

John Cusate is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. He has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including 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 advice to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Mark Singh is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., HSBC Bank USA, N.A., AXA Advisors, LLC, and GWN Securities, Inc. Outside of finance, he has been active as an artist and musician for over two decades through 1st Class Entertainment & Productions LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and other financial services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Barry Guariglia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes positions at Merrill, Citigroup Global Markets, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, where he has worked since 2009, transitioning into Morgan Stanley Private Bank in 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides various investment and planning services alongside its institutional capabilities.

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.

Bilal Mian is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch and PNC Bank. 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 includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through its broader regulatory registrations.

Jose Diaz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Santander Bank N.A., Santander Securities, LLC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, Diaz owns and manages residential rental properties and has worked as an independent driver for a rideshare service. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program that focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities relative to many institutional advisory programs.

John Fraser is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 32 years of experience in the financial services industry, including prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities. He has been with Ameriprise since 2019. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.