Manoda Chauhan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Chauhan serves on the Board of Directors for Willowcreek Home Owners and is Vice President and a Board Member of 7 Cross Meadows in Fair Lawn, NJ. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its retirement planning approach.

Vito Uva is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1984 and transitioned to LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Erik Larsen is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera since 2014. He has worked concurrently with Columbia Bank since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Larsen is involved in health insurance brokerage through The Granite Brokerage. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform combining discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party money managers, and a range of program structures across diverse custodial relationships.

Robert Descherer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent specializing in individual and group life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and offers programs including wrap accounts, money-manager options, and educational seminars.

Frank Gonnella is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Ameriprise in Randolph, NJ, having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Orange/West Orange Chapter of UNICO National and is a board member of the Alberto Institute for Italian Studies. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Jayson Decandia is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, with prior experience at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent and serves as a financial adviser for life settlements. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 offers a range of programs including money-manager options and educational seminars.

Mark Milano is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience running Milano Financial Services, where he provides accounting, tax preparation, consulting, and research services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Laura O'Brien is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2015 and previously operated LAP Creations, LLC for five years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Laura Ingraffea is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2005 and also operates as a CPA with over 40 years in accounting and tax services. Outside of her financial career, she serves as a volunteer emergency medical technician and treasurer for an EMS organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Lydia Kotevski is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999, focusing on a client-centered approach that combines personalized financial guidance with the investment resources and banking convenience of Bank of America. Lydia and her team apply their extensive experience to managing client portfolios, aiming to meet long-term financial goals while minimizing risk and preserving capital through market fluctuations. Lydia holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned her high school diploma from Garfield High School. Beyond her professional work, Lydia is involved with the National Down Syndrome Society and works closely with families of children with disabilities. She is also active in the theatre and fashion communities. Lydia is a mother of three children and grandmother to three grandchildren.

Charles Marisca is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including MetLife Securities, New England Securities, and Provident Mutual. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent selling various insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using technology to analyze client goals and provide tailored recommendations.

Mark Newman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in JP Newms Capital, LP, an investment and finance-related business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both retail and institutional investment services.

Robert Hermansen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a borough administrator for Emerson and Wanaque, New Jersey. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that delivers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management solutions to individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutional clients.

Christopher Reasor is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America since 2006. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Naseema Sharif is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill, Citizens Securities, and Wells Fargo Bank. 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 recommendations.

Anthony Pio Costa IV is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2007, initially with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and continuing through the current firm structure since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several family real estate and business entities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with significant investable assets, offering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory support, primarily focusing on Ameriprise-managed accounts and utilizing algorithmic tools overseen by dedicated committees.

Sean Maher is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he served as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. He began his career in financial services with Mass Mutual from 2022 to 2023. Sean helps clients manage assets and risks while building strategies to work toward their financial goals. He emphasizes understanding what matters most to clients and their families to develop comprehensive plans tailored to their lifestyles. Outside of his professional work, Sean has interests in fitness, golf, reading, and skiing.

Arnaz Maneckshana is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Saddle Brook, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor entity AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm uses a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver services, offering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Michael Cannon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hackensack, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. and ADP Inc. He is involved with the Financial Management Group, a DBA for LPL business activities. 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, and institutional platforms, supporting a network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Kenneth Quazza is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Smith and Smith Accountants & Auditors, Hy-Test Packaging, and involvement with local education boards in Mahwah and West Milford, New Jersey. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.