Christopher Scalise is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. He currently works at Fidelity and has prior experience with Prudential and Boulevard Five 72. Strategic Advisers LLC, the Fidelity Investments company where he works, provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a quantitative and algorithmic investment process and serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Richard Garretson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2022, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in 2026. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Country Roads Day Camp and has teaching experience at Fairleigh Dickinson University and Manalapan High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Eric Lebedin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Cantor Fitzgerald. 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 to recommendations.

Tess Cusate is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2019 following her time at Villanova University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Patrick Kilcooley is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 25 years of experience working in the Institutional Equity markets and recently joined the Hinds Fisher Ahern group, a team with more than 50 years of combined financial advising experience at Merrill. In his role, Patrick focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client's financial goals and market conditions. Patrick holds a Bachelor's Degree from Monmouth University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His expertise in navigating market fluctuations supports his commitment to helping clients pursue their long-term financial objectives through a one-on-one collaborative approach. He also values community involvement and follows Merrill's tradition of participating in the communities they serve by volunteering with local organizations.

Miles Shifar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at LPL Enterprise LLC, Prudential Financial, and academic positions at Rutgers University and William Paterson University. Outside of finance, he has been involved with 3 Chicas, a business he has participated in since 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and economic modeling techniques.

Rafael Diaz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC for 14 years. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad range of third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels, and tailors services through a client intake process to document goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Christopher Kinnevy is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2020. Prior to this, he served as Assistant Branch Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2018 to 2020. His career in financial services includes positions as a Sales Manager at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2015 to 2018, a Financial Advisor at UBS from 2014 to 2015, and a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2010 to 2014. In his current position, Christopher leads a team of financial professionals focused on understanding clients' goals, dreams, and aspirations. He emphasizes educating clients by simplifying complex financial topics, aiming to build strong relationships based on confidence and trust. This approach is designed to help clients achieve peace of mind and fulfillment through comprehensive financial planning.

Craig Zaleck is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously held roles at First Allied Advisory Services, First Allied Securities, and Hogan and Associates LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Hogan & Associates LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Jayme Lee Kyritz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley and affiliated firms since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides its services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Renna Swayne is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Millburn, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a home rental business in Atlanta, Georgia. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and uses multi-asset model portfolios alongside centralized custody and operational arrangements.

Jennifer Hopkins is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2021 and previously spent 12 years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

John Abadiotakis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, from 2015 to 2018. 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 advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial product offerings, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Keith Applegate is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill from 2014 to 2022. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jonathan Pueschel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with J.P. Morgan entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of a private real estate entity with his wife, who manages its operations. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG framework.

Diane Stuart is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 30 years before joining Mass Mutual in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a guardian and co-guardian for a client and is a notary. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analysis tools and offers specialized planning services such as estate settlement and employer-sponsored programs.

Zachary Archambault is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2019. Previously, he worked in the food service industry, including roles at Mozzarella Pizza & Pasta and La Vera Pizza. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial analyses and combines planning with managed-account programs while keeping these services distinct.

Basile Nahas Jr. is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Institutional Shareholder Services, Galileo Financial Technologies, and Oppenheimerfunds. Fidelity Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages oversight and advisory roles across multiple registered investment products.

Matthew Mulcahy is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Schroder Fund Advisors LLC for six years and Neuberger Berman LLC for five years before joining Raymond James Financial in 2026. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized services including municipal and public finance advisory as well as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Roy Chereath is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and other financial and tax-related firms. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation, accounting, insurance sales, and owns several businesses including a tax and payroll IT consulting firm and an online gift sales venture. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning solutions with access to third-party managers and manages over $256 billion in assets.