Benjamin Burklow is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2026, he worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC for 20 years. He is president of Burklow & Burklow LLC, a financial planning business focused on operations, staffing, and training. Burklow also serves on the board of directors for the Shiloh Board. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, with notable offerings in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting services.

Emilio Monaco is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2003, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Susan Frenkel is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2015. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in selling health insurance and serves as an executive producer for a family member’s theater project. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers through a multi-manager platform.

Jack Van Kleeff is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Northwestern Mutual and completed his education at Montclair State University and the Community College of Morris. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and a range of investment strategies.

Gerald Simmons is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques but generally acts in an advisory capacity rather than as an ERISA fiduciary unless separately engaged.

Michael Gollenberg is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management since 2009 and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 planning that covers a broad range of topics and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs while maintaining separate service structures.

Wafaa Farag is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, PNC Bank, and Emirates National Bank of Dubai. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 eligibility framework.

Kenneth Jeske is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 1999. Outside of advising, he sub-leases office space within his suite to another advisor. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to tailor its advice, emphasizing assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and utilizing algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated committee.

Gerald Castellano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Allied Wealth Partners from 2014 to 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, leveraging research and model portfolios to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Timothy Dolan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, TD Ameritrade, O'Shares, and MS Howells. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment process.

Victor Delorenzo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ic Advisory Services, Inc., The Investment Center, Inc., and Planned Strategies, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance through Victor T. DeLorenzo Insurance LLC and Planned Strategies, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to LPL Research, third-party subadvisors, and various portfolio management options.

Raymond Wong is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2009. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Reichert is a Senior Financial Advisor with over 46 years of experience in the financial industry. He has held positions including Financial Advisor, Managing Director, and Branch Manager at a major brokerage firm. Currently, as a member of the RLA Group team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, he applies his expertise in portfolio management to assist clients in making significant financial decisions and achieving their financial goals. Thomas holds a Bachelor's Degree from Montclair State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, and retirement income, among others. Throughout his career, he has guided clients through various life events such as divorce, bereavement, special needs situations, and business transactions. Outside of his professional work, Thomas volunteers at his local church. He enjoys activities such as swimming, biking, boating, skiing, football, music, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family. Thomas has been married to his wife, Patti, for over 44 years and they have three grown daughters.

Hyong Lee is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2022, he worked for Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, from 2015 to 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Frank Pavese is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, where he has worked since 2019, following a four-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Martino Siciliano is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Mahwah, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since the early 1980s. His other business activities include part-time referrals for home security and automation products through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc., as well as ownership of several inactive businesses. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Anthony Henry is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior experience includes six years at Infinex Investments, Inc. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party money managers with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Michael Piccolo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020 and was previously with Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2015 to 2020. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Ricky Wallace is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., a nonprofit charitable organization. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily 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 a primarily non-discretionary client relationship model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs strategic multi-asset investment portfolios alongside comprehensive due diligence on alternative investments.

Mayda Alvarado is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2009. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 offers both non-discretionary investment guidance with client decision-making and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.