Tara Pardo is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, bringing three decades of experience in the financial services industry. She began her career at Goldman Sachs, where she served as Vice President of Equity Sales from 1992 to 2018. Following that, she was a Senior Relationship Manager at Lord Abbett from 2018 to 2022 before joining Fidelity in 2023. Throughout her career, Tara has focused on helping clients with wealth planning and financial strategies. She emphasizes collaborating with clients to create, implement, and monitor plans that align with their individual goals. Her work at Fidelity leverages the firm's resources to assist clients in making informed decisions for their financial futures.

Michael Koskuba is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He previously spent 22 years at Victory Capital Advisers and Victory Capital Management. His credentials include Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and advisor-facing tools.

David Douglas is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Union, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and Florida Financial Advisors. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-delivery investment approach managed by third-party asset managers and supports trading and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

David Colin is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2020 and previously spent 10 years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Colin serves on the Emerson Shade Tree Commission. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services through non-discretionary relationships supported by comprehensive research and multiple portfolio management approaches.

Christine Contursi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Robert Bernoskie is a financial advisor with Merrill in Summit, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2009. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves as a high school football official with the New Jersey Football Officials Association, a position he has held since 1993. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers.

Dean Kantzos is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Investment Services, and 1st Global Advisors, among others. Kantzos is also the founder of Dean Financial Group, a financial services firm based in Glen Rock, NJ. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that combines affiliated and third-party managers.

Philip Pinkey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has previously worked at ICMA Retirement Corporation, Maryland Financial Group, Navy Federal Asset Management, Centaurus Financial, and Merrill. His current role has been with Fidelity since 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and Charitable Gift Funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across various asset classes.

Hayden Harr is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Blue Owl Securities LLC, Central Park Group, LLC, and Merrill. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 provides a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and order-routing operations.

Jennifer Donoghue is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2019, with a brief hiatus in 2021. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Murdaco is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Bank of America, Merrill, TD Bank, American Tire and Auto Care, and Seton Hall University. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kathryn Tolkowsky is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior experience includes five years at Goldman Sachs & Co and two years at ADP before joining J.P. Morgan in 2022. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Kathleen Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience, including 15 years at UBS Financial Services prior to joining Merrill in 2021. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Boonton, NJ. Merrill, along 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, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Peter Torres is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Quick & Reilly, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he has coached girls' high school basketball. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored investment strategies through a variety of advisory programs that combine in-house and third-party management options.

Gregory Goodman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on delivering comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to individual client needs. Gregory provides access to investment insights and banking services to address various aspects of clients' financial lives, emphasizing personalized plans centered around clients' values and goals. Gregory holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute™ and a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Beyond his professional work, Gregory is involved in coaching recreational youth sports. His personal interests include baseball, football, golfing, music, reading, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling. He resides in Franklin Lakes, NJ with his wife and children.

Amaya Pollard is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with technology professionals and other clients to develop personalized financial plans that address their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. Her services include retirement planning, investment management, and providing guidance on stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other employer-provided compensation benefits. Amaya's expertise encompasses corporate executive services, education planning, employee benefits planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, and personal retirement planning. She holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Bowling Green State University. Outside of her professional work, Amaya enjoys painting, reading, running, and practicing yoga. She is dedicated to understanding her clients' priorities and helping them create strategies to pursue their financial goals.

Mirella Arias Soto is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2024 and previously held roles at MML Investors Services, MassMutual, William Paterson University, and Sax LLP. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Vice President of Membership for Prospanica NJ. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm’s approach involves matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, relying on a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Alan Becker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years and had a brief tenure at Summit Asset Management. Becker is also involved with Life Policy Pros, Inc., an investment-related business focused on non-variable insurance. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services supported by a network of investment adviser representatives, with a focus on customizable portfolio strategies and comprehensive financial planning.

Jeffrey Bryan is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 credential and 25 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Merrill since 2001 and also with Bank of America since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director on the finance and endowment committees at Don Bosco Preparatory High School and is a member of the school's board of trustees. Merrill, along 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, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Russo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Russo serves as vice-president on the board of the Tri-Boro Chamber of Commerce and participates in ALS research fundraising through his fraternity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.