Eric Penna is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in East Brunswick, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2011. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, using a centralized consulting team to deliver written recommendation reports focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support its clients and offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Ralph Costanza is a financial advisor with Merrill in Summit, New Jersey, holding a Series 63 designation and over 57 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an advisory board member for the Fred J Brotherton Charitable Foundation. 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 for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Robert Di Dio is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs for 13 years before joining J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

James Vellanti Jr. is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides investment advice and access to banking and lending services through Bank of America. His approach involves understanding clients' priorities to create personalized investment strategies. James specializes in various aspects of financial planning, including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. He engages with clients to discuss their goals and provides ongoing guidance as their circumstances evolve. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware and holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Sami Wahid is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Middlesex, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, JPMorgan Securities LLC, PNC, and Weichert Realtors. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Stephen Oliver is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author and media contributor for The Retirement Obsession. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Earl Pedersen Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Allied Wealth Partners, and Securian Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is employed by the New Jersey Department of Treasury investigating businesses for tax compliance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Lois Tubbs is a financial advisor with Merrill in Flemington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Bank of America. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies with support from internal and third-party portfolio managers.

William Leach is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he leads a small group prayer ministry for fathers called Dads in Prayer, which focuses on providing spiritual leadership resources and support. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Philip Decarlo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 58 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and models to assist clients and employers in managing assets totaling approximately $2.74 trillion.

Peter Degiralamo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 53 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2010 and holds a Series 63 designation. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with advisory engagements typically structured as discrete projects.

Samuel Smith III is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms, including Avantax Investment Services and multiple entities within Cetera, and maintains a concurrent role at Public Service Electric and Gas Company. Outside of his advisory work, he operates Taxsmiths LLC, providing individual and business income tax preparation, tax planning, and student financial aid consulting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Edward Collins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lebanon, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns Vimagery Inc and Eat Right Vending, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Brandon Sheh is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and having six years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2019 and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance broker involved in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance sales. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Charles Millas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Lawrence Frydman is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses, with 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he has an investment-related involvement with Plymouth Rock Property and Casualty. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Patrick Cassidy is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to address areas such as executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, and retirement income. His approach focuses on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Patrick holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He completed his high school education at Carteret High School and attended Seton Hall University. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Angelantonio Ciaglia is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include nearly two decades at Oppenheimerfunds, Inc., as well as positions at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Mary Ann Giaimo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she participates as a judge for a student presentation panel at Seton Hall University. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to produce annual, non-discretionary recommendations in partnership with advisors like Mary Ann.

Christopher Provel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Fiserv. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a broad range of investment and planning services.