Searsann Hidalgo is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2017. Prior to her financial services career, she spent nine years in the pharmaceutical industry at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals and two years at Taro Pharmaceutical. Hidalgo also owns Envi$ionaire$ Bookeeping & Tax Solutions, a tax preparation and accounting services business. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and partners with third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for portfolio implementation.

Andrea Rickard is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. 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.

Jasmine Warner is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Yonkers, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. In addition to her advisory work, she receives compensation for sales of loan products and referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a curated selection of third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Marciana Elliott is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Royal Alliance Associates since 2015 and at Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2010. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios across various investment types.

Jake Von Halle is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Lincoln Financial Securities and Park Avenue Securities. Von Halle also operates the Von Halle Brokerage Group, which engages in the sale of various insurance products. 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 a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Francesco Federico is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at JP Morgan Chase Bank, PNC Bank, and Bank of America. 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 includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings, serving institutional clients with tailored plan-level solutions.

Robert Hellwig is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has held roles with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. since 2016 and 2009, respectively. He serves as a board member of the Unitas Caritas Foundation, a nonprofit supporting his alma mater, Immaculata High School. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships emphasizing written recommendations and optional implementation.

Vaughn Feighan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017 with a brief period at Daversa Partners and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, Feighan provides mediation services to divorcing couples and has completed continuing education to receive certification in mediation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which includes written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal advice.

Gary Bonavita is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes nearly four decades with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. He also serves as a notary public, providing document witnessing services without charge. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements that utilize firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Donald Ross is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 30 years of experience in financial and wealth management. He provides services focused on money management and estate planning, assisting clients with personal and corporate investment strategies, retirement planning, and corporate executive services. As a member of the RS Group, he aims to connect clients' personal goals to financial strategies tailored to their needs. Mr. Ross holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University. He has earned the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his professional responsibilities, he serves as the coach for the Rutgers University Men's Rugby Club and is involved in community activities including volunteer work with the VA New Jersey Health Care System at East Orange Hospital. Outside of his professional and community engagements, Donald Ross enjoys sailing with his wife and three children. His personal interests also include ice hockey, traveling, and yoga.

Nicholas Azzopardi is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to develop personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their unique goals and priorities. Nicholas employs a relationship-driven approach to help clients navigate important financial decisions with clarity and confidence, focusing on long-term financial success. He earned his bachelor's degree from Wagner College, where he was a Division I lacrosse student-athlete, and later obtained his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same institution. Nicholas holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. A lifelong resident of Wayne, New Jersey, Nicholas values building lasting relationships within his community and is dedicated to providing personalized guidance and thoughtful strategies that help clients manage financial complexity and stay focused on their most important goals.

Peter Ju is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and a centralized due diligence approach. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and delivers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Brigitte Davison is a CFP® and ChFC® with 30 years of industry experience. She is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., joining in 2025 after 30 years at Ameriprise. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and employs advanced analytical tools and risk profiling in its advisory process.

Jacob Buchanan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Webull Financial and Select Dental Management. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with management and administrative services for family business entities focused on real estate and financial affairs. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining model-based asset allocations and global research to tailor plans aligned with client goals and risk tolerances. The firm’s platform includes wealth management, institutional trading, and capital markets services.

Gregory Raue is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at LEXCO Wealth Management, Inc. and National Planning Corporation. Raue has volunteered with the Fox Lane Sports Boosters Club, Inc. since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting supported by in-house and third-party research.

Louis Giangrande is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has six years of industry experience. He has worked with MML Investors Services, LLC since 2020 and with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co since 2017. Outside of financial services, he is also a story producer and writer for ITV Studios America. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm utilizes firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning to develop tailored financial recommendations.

Steven Noce is a financial advisor with Merrill in White Plains, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Valic Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his advisory career, he participates in the Amazon Flex program as a delivery driver. 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 individuals and institutional clients.

Whitney Figueroa is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Woodbury Financial Services. Whitney’s background also includes roles outside financial services, including work in healthcare at CareOne at Teaneck and Genesis Healthcare. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Scott Hosier is a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since January 2001 and has held various leadership roles, including management positions in the Wayne office since 2007 and serving as Resident Director in the Upper Montclair office in 2011. In his current capacity, Scott focuses on helping clients navigate significant financial decisions by providing personalized strategies tailored to their priorities and goals. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Scott graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Wheaton College in 1993. He earned his Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ (CRPC®) designation in August 2006 and holds several other professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Scott has also conducted seminars on topics such as estate planning services, retirement plan assets, and college 529 planning throughout northern New Jersey. Residing in Midland Park, New Jersey, Scott lives with his wife, Mary, and their four children: Jacob, Jillian, Karalyn, and Caleb. He has been actively involved in his community, serving as Chairman of the Board at Young Life Bergen County for over two years and coaching many of his children's sports teams. In his personal time, Scott enjoys music, photography, traveling, listening to podcasts, and spending time with his family.

Peter Kuo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he held positions at Equitable Financial Life Insurance, Gideon Strategic Partners, and has experience in the fitness and restaurant industries. 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 recommendations.