John Kriarakis is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence, incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks, and leverages broader derivatives and commodities capabilities through various regulatory registrations and affiliated entities.

Sean Manning is a financial advisor at Stifel in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Simply Business and the University of Rhode Island. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Douglas Chin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Merrill. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a broad range of investment strategies alongside extensive non-advisory financial services.

Debra Gloster is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010. Prior to that, she worked at Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. for one year. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Thomas Chiellini is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes service in the Army and various roles outside the financial sector, including positions with Long Beach Township Beach Patrol and Enterprise Rental Cars. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm uses firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes to deliver written recommendations, with optional implementation through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Brendan O'Connor is a financial advisor at Osaic with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Osaic in 2025, he spent 15 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services across various programs and investment strategies.

Keith Schneider is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley, and a decade with E*TRADE Capital Management. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of 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 separately managed accounts and provides a multi-asset investment approach supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Nicole Leonard is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Forest Hills Financial Group and held various roles including positions at Pace University and several small businesses. Outside of her financial career, she has experience in hospitality and education sectors. Nicole works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Joseph Pellitteri is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 58 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2015 and City National Bank since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored strategies administered through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, and provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and brokerage services.

Mercedes Nola is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Additionally, she serves as a Co-Trustee for a trust entity based 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Frederick Igarta is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and has worked with Raymond James Financial Services since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is also the owner of Igarta Capital, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains unique affiliations such as a municipal advisor and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Kenneth Mills is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has prior experience at MetLife Securities Inc. and New England Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in dental, group disability income, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, long-term care, and Medicare-related products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing annual collaborative planning relationships and the use of firm-approved analytical tools.

Carlina Jessen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 1995. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the Count Basie Center for the Arts, where she contributes ideas to enhance fundraising strategies. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kevin Dolan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Axa Advisors and Garden State Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for a youth football league. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to match clients with investment solutions based on risk tolerance and individual needs.

Thomas Musumeci is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 60 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Investment Advisors Asset Management, and IAC Advisory Services. 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 management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Douglas Berry is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, annual financial plans tailored to client goals.

Gerard Bifulco is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a self-employed CPA providing tax preparation services and serves as an adjunct professor at St. Peter's University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Robert Gibbs is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, PNC, and Merrill. His current role at LPL Financial began in 2022. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a range of advisory strategies and utilizing technology tools for operational and research support.

Eric Saenz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he was involved with DJ Johnny's Magic Moments for over a decade and has an interest in marketing through his connection to Zenith Marketing. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

James Costabile Jr. is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Osaic Wealth Inc. in Wall Township, NJ, bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include seven years at LPL Financial LLC and 14 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is also the owner of Final Turn Racing Stables, LLC, a business outside of the financial industry. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering a variety of brokerage and advisory programs delivered through an extensive affiliate network.