Robert Barbuto is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Barbuto is based in Paramus, NJ. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services for individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Mario Valdez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Emily Lau is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Services USA LLC since 2004 and holds the Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Carol Ungar is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera since 2009 and has also been associated with Ungar & Mullin Financial Associates, Inc. since 1986. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in tax preparation services through Ungar & Mullin Financial Associates and works part-time selling fixed annuities, life, health, and long-term care insurance, as well as serving as a receptionist for Weight Watchers. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that delivers services through a large network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Todd Hubley is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 17 years. Hubley receives royalties from book sales. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brianne Burdzy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for ten years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Simone Cahill is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at KPMG, LLP for five years and State Street Corp. for eleven years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Thomas La Macchia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Securian Financial Services and Allied Wealth Partners. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in community activities as a hockey coach for youth and is affiliated with Arcola Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Christian Desfosses is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He partners with clients to develop personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their family’s long-term goals. Christian focuses on areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Christian holds a Master’s Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Fairfield University. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). With his team, he brings nearly a century of combined experience to guide clients through the complexities and challenges of wealth management. Outside of his professional role, Christian enjoys antiquing, golfing, music, spending time with his family, and watching movies. He emphasizes simplicity and transparency in his client relationships and values a collaborative approach, describing his group as a family that works with other families.

David Heller is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 38 years of industry experience. He has served in leadership roles at DC Heller & Company, Inc. since 1990 and currently acts as president of both DC Heller & Company, Inc. and Highstreet Insurance Services Northeast LLC, where he focuses on employee benefits and risk management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Robert Petrocine is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, Investors Syndicate Development Corp, and Ameriprise Financial Services. He serves as a member of the Glenridge Country Club membership committee and acts as an independent agent for fixed insurance products. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs, combining adviser programs with active sales of financial products including insurance.

Patrick Garcia is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, previously spending a year at Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advisory, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and owns PCK Group, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christine Guimaraes is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2010 and has also worked at UBS International Inc. and UBS AG since 2004. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with tailored financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of solutions including custody, underwriting, and securities-backed lending.

Amy Herrera is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she assists clients using comprehensive planning tools to support them through various life events. She focuses on understanding what is important to her clients and their families to provide tailored support. Her professional experience includes roles as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, as well as serving as a Relationship Banker and Brokerage Associate, and previously as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo Bank. These positions have contributed to her expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Amy enjoys family activities, exploring food, social events with friends, movies, spending time with pets, and reading.

Thomas Burke is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience currently advising at Cetera since 2018. His prior work includes over a decade at Genco Holdings and earlier roles within Cetera. Outside financial advising, he is involved in diverse business activities including managing a certified public accounting firm, a local trucking company, and bookkeeping services for a bakery. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with varied portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Jessica Wuerz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2019 and previously spent 17 years with Foresters Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Steven Dipaola is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Paramus, NJ, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Humana, United Health Care, Aetna, and Northeast Securities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management programs, and a broad range of brokerage and insurance products supported by a platform that integrates advisory services with insurance sales and lending programs.

Brandon Pergola is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including First Allied Securities and EP Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Alumni Class President for Passaic Valley Class of 1999 and is a managing member of a consulting firm, MAKE IT HAPPEN VENTURES LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm that provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement a range of investment strategies across various program structures.

Joseph Dailey is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America before joining J.P. Morgan in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Dailey owns a small woodworking business called CJD Designs LLC, where he creates commissioned pieces. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, emphasizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized manager due diligence. The firm integrates ESG criteria in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan financial organization.

Cristian Sierra is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and HSBC Securities. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.