Steven La Ferriere is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., MML Investors Services LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of work, he serves as a director for the Summit/New Providence Rotary Club and participates on the Madison Pool Ad Hoc Committee, focusing on community engagement and local projects. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Abdul Awan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and Selective Insurance. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and deliver model portfolios.

Richard Defuccio is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Chatham, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. He has ownership interests in Marquis Wealth Advisors LLC and Corwil, Inc., entities related to his financial practice. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services, integrating advisory services with banking and other financial products.

Jill Williams is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2018, following prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Williams serves on a pro bono committee, contributing her time outside of her advisory duties. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, delivering personalized, research-driven recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Michael White is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. 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 various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailoring investment strategies to clients' risk profiles while utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Sharon Schoenherr is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at BNY Mellon from 2007 to 2018 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Alfred Anke Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for 33 years. He is a partner at Fortune Wealth Financial Group, LLC, and also works as an insurance broker specializing in life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analysis tools.

Christal Generoso is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus for seven years and served at New Jersey City University for nine years. Since 2020, she has been with Ameriprise in Colonia, NJ. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, supporting clients primarily within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Melvin Taylor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and joined Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, Taylor is an author of several science fiction books and is involved in promoting his publications through his own publishing company. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu covering various specialized areas and integrates advisory services with multiple financial product offerings and referral channels.

Owen Zukovich is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked for Morgan Stanley since 2014, with a brief period at UBS Financial Services and earlier roles at GMS Group and Right Blend Investing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market simulations to support its advisory services.

Harry Neufeld is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, RBC Capital Markets Corporation, and J. B. Hanauer & Co. He also serves as a power of attorney for his parents in investment-related matters. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Giselle Cantada is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jung M Kim is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial product offerings, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Chang Lee is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including Ic Advisory Services Inc., MassMutual Life Insurance, and Raymond James Financial Services. Lee also operates a tax preparation and accounting service alongside his advisory role. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Lauren Lamartine is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Basking Ridge, NJ, and has 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2004 to 2019 before joining Raymond James Financial in 2019. Outside of advisory services, she is involved with Iron Ridge Wealth Management, where she supports day-to-day operations and client issue resolution. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools including probability modeling to guide client decisions.

Viviana Santiago is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. She also owns St James Wealth Management, a financial practice based in West Caldwell, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Brent Weinmann is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Weinmann's Antiques and Collectibles as a hobby. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and advanced modeling tools, serving clients through various programs including corporate financial planning agreements.

Carlos Del Rio Madero is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2025 after working for two years at Prudential Advisors, where he obtained his financial licenses and gained industry experience. Prior to his career in financial advising, Carlos worked for one of eBay's top consignors, assisting clients with million-dollar portfolios during significant liquidation events. Carlos's expertise includes divorce transition planning, employee financial health, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is fluent in English, Spanish, and Hindi. Carlos earned his high school diploma from Passaic Valley Regional High School. In addition to his professional work, Carlos is involved in the Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership and Advancement and the Parents and Caregivers Network. His personal interests include dancing, football, music, reading, and tennis.

Matthew Nitto is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Campbell Lutyens, Levelup HCS LLC, and Jefferies. Prior to his advisory career, he also spent time as a self-employed fitness coach. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Matthew Barkauskas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2022. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he held roles at SidelineSwap, LLC and Proficio Capital Partners. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria within a framework supported by affiliated portfolio services.