James Ellowitch is a financial advisor at Osaic with 58 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors, SagePoint Financial, Inc., and International Planning Alliance, LLC. Outside of advising, he provides expert witness services on insurance-related matters. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through numerous advisory platforms and offers integrated brokerage, financial planning, and investment advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to construct diversified portfolios, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

David Rose is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Short Hills, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Rose serves as trustee for multiple trusts related to investing lawsuit settlement proceeds and volunteers as a poll worker for the Morris County Board of Elections. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor investment strategies. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Alexander Mendoza is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Shaun Lehrer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 13 years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2024. Lehrer also held a role at Orgo LLC from 2023 to 2025. 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. The firm offers customized performance reporting and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Manny Pak is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Creative Financial Group and United States Liability Insurance Group. He has also worked in educational settings, including Eastern University and Fort Lee High School. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers structured, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and supports various event-driven planning programs.

Mitchell Work is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a seven-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, including investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Stephen Galli is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor with Cetera. His career includes roles at Avantax, Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors, and 1st Global Advisors. He is a board member of WJM Associates, a firm focused on executive coaching and development. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor supporting a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create bespoke strategies across various program structures.

Rachel Schwarz is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Short Hills, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the board of directors for the Greater Newark Conservancy, participating in educational programs and budget reviews. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and market-making.

George Nordstrom is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and joined Cetera in 2023. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent selling life insurance and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that offers services to individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party money managers.

Kushal Renjen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BWG Strategy, Fidelity Investments, and Stevens Institute of Technology. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Jake Von Halle is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. In addition to his advisory role, he operates the Von Halle Brokerage Group, a non-variable insurance business. 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 solutions, combining advisory services with a broad platform that includes insurance, credit products, and institutional relationships.

Owen O Keefe is a financial advisor with Merrill in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2023 and previously held various roles including at Bryant University and Boneworks Property Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in Boneworks Real Estate. 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 designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Hellwig is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Fairfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and MetLife Securities since 2009. Hellwig serves as a board member of the Unitas Caritas Foundation, a nonprofit supporting his alma mater, Immaculata High School. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and various event-driven planning services.

Daniel Scheine is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2025 and has prior experience in real estate and financial planning roles at several firms, as well as teaching positions at the University of Delaware. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, delivering tailored recommendations through meetings and written summaries.

Sebastian Ardaix is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, MongoDB, Navatar, Onna, BetterCloud, and Strategic Consulting LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Nicholas Azzopardi is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to develop personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their unique goals and priorities. Nicholas employs a relationship-driven approach to help clients navigate important financial decisions with clarity and confidence, focusing on long-term financial success. He earned his bachelor's degree from Wagner College, where he was a Division I lacrosse student-athlete, and later obtained his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same institution. Nicholas holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. A lifelong resident of Wayne, New Jersey, Nicholas values building lasting relationships within his community and is dedicated to providing personalized guidance and thoughtful strategies that help clients manage financial complexity and stay focused on their most important goals.

Brandon Chiappetta is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Vestmark Advisory Solutions, Royal Alliance, and Merrill. Outside of financial advising, he has been involved in an electrical contracting business, Ace Electric Services, in a support role. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Maglaque is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Stifel with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel and its predecessor firm, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, since 2012. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Donald Ruggieri is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and having 51 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for his mother's estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when advising clients.

Michele Cestone is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 credential. Michele has recently entered the industry, having worked previously at Morgan Stanley and spent several years as a student. Outside of finance, Michele works as a caddie at Hamilton Farm Golf Club, providing on-course advice and customer service to golfers. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.