Christopher Kete is a financial advisor at Cetera with 50 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Cetera since 2023, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Kete is also involved in a financial services business under the name Private Client Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Michael Gould is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edison, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. 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 recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Stuto is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, previously spending nearly a decade at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley & Co Inc. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Grant Kozak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at High Rise Capital and Warwick Capital Group and is a co-owner of LivSmooth, a laser hair removal business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a focus on customizable investment strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Andrew Riviello is a CFP® professional affiliated with OSAIC, based in Somerville, NJ, with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2024 and previously held positions at Securities America Advisors, Inc., MassMutual Investors Services, and Northeast Wealth Planners. In addition to his advisory role, Riviello is also engaged in insurance sales as an insurance agent. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Harpartap Boyal is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to help them achieve these objectives. He provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolios as clients' situations evolve. Harpartap holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers. His approach focuses on managing the complexities involved in financial planning, including aspects such as retirement, college funding, eldercare, and healthcare needs.

Kevin Shea is a CFP® and CFA® with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an advisor at Edelman Financial Engines, where he has worked since 2026, following prior roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and other firms. Outside of his advisory work, Shea is involved in managing investment real estate as an owner and landlord. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary management and non-discretionary advice, with a focus on diversified portfolios and long-term investment strategies.

Nina Zelaya is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in various capacities within Wells Fargo since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutions by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, and specialized planning such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. Advisors use Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients choosing how to implement them through the firm’s brokerage or advisory programs.

Kaden Pickering is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2024 and also serves as a volunteer assistant hockey coach for Millburn High School. Additionally, he is involved with Hockey Players in Business, a networking group focused on raising money for charity. 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’s approach includes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software to analyze client goals.

Mohamed Kotb is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise based in Bedminster, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Kotb is also involved in a non-variable insurance agency as part of his business activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm typically implements investment strategies through model portfolios and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales via affiliated entities.

Russell Robinson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at PNC Investments for 15 years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Brandon Heroux is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies and offers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Thomas Casey is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been active in the financial industry since 2010 and works closely with clients to address goals-based financial challenges such as retirement and estate planning, along with strategies to manage portfolio risks. Thomas employs Merrill's goals-based wealth management approach to help clients articulate and pursue their financial objectives. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Pennsylvania State University and a Master's degree from the College of Financial Planning. Thomas holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). These credentials reflect his expertise in wealth management and financial planning. Outside of his professional role, Thomas is involved with the Hills Tennis League, Junior Achievement, and The Somerset County Business Partnership. He lives in Bedminster, New Jersey with his daughter and enjoys participating in outdoor activities with her.

Thomas Wagner is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with LPL Financial and has held prior roles at Securities America Advisors, National Planning Corporation, and has operated Wagner & Associates, LLC since 2010, specializing in tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of investment adviser representatives.

Kannan Jayaram is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a ski and snowboard instructor at Vail Ski and Snowboard School in Colorado. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individual, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and works with third-party asset managers to deliver customized investment solutions.

Matthew Valeyko is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he oversees the office in Millburn, NJ. In his role, he coaches financial advisors to provide a tailored experience for clients by understanding their family dynamics and financial needs. His approach involves collaborating with clients to create customized wealth plans aimed at helping them achieve their goals and visions. Since joining Fidelity Investments, Matthew has held positions including Regional Planning Consultant from 2014 to 2021, before becoming Branch Leader in 2021. His extensive experience at Fidelity has equipped him with a strong understanding of financial planning and client relations. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Matthew enjoys a variety of personal interests including family activities, fishing, fitness, gardening, movies, and running.

Stephen Frazer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Somerville, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Triad Advisors, GWN Securities, and IC Advisory Services. Frazer also sells Term and Universal Life insurance as a part-time agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jennifer Lockett is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 28 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor portfolio strategies. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers additional services such as fiduciary financial planning, underwriting, and securities-backed lending.

Leean Hunchak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2022, Leean worked at RBC Capital Markets and TIAA-CREF. Outside of work, Leean serves as Treasurer of the Academy of Performing Arts Booster Club. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and nonqualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Michael Barna is a Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where he serves dual roles as a Wealth Management Advisor and Resident Director of the Chester, NJ office. In his capacity as Resident Director, he supports, coaches, and mentors the Financial Advisors and associates in his office. As a Wealth Management Advisor, Michael works with business owners, senior executives, and multi-generational families, providing customized financial strategies and sustained advice. His areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and small business strategies. Michael holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his bachelor's degree from Seton Hall University. Michael is actively involved in his community as an Ambassador to the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce and as a Board of Trustee to the Somerset County Business Partnership. His personal interests include baseball, football, golfing, reading, spending time with his family, swimming, traveling, watching movies, and writing.