John Luke Bongiorno is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of finance, he has worked in the food service industry, including a role at Bridgewater Diner. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts.

Kevin Cernuto is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and at MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, with prior experience at METLIFE Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent specializing in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational services with an emphasis on collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Alyssa Capone is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to her current role, she has held positions in diverse fields including healthcare and education. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of portfolios, including model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Anthony Porchetta is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with Series 66 registration and experience beginning in 2024. Prior to joining the firm, he worked in the automotive industry and held a role at the University of Scranton. He is also engaged in insurance brokerage, focusing on individual life insurance and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual 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, utilizing software tools to deliver written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Grinald Abazi is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients individually to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at achieving those objectives. He provides ongoing advice, adapting clients’ portfolios as their circumstances evolve. Grinald holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned a bachelor's degree from Baruch College.

Ryan Donohue is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked within various J.P. Morgan entities since 2013, including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers services on a non-discretionary basis, allowing clients to retain final decision-making authority.

Brett Diorio is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Short Hills, NJ, where he has worked since 2013. He has 16 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, Diorio serves as an arbitrator on a FINRA panel, making judgments on claims. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides comprehensive advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Kevin Coutinho is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Outside of advisory roles, he is also employed as a personal banker at Provident Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

James Famula is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Royal Alliance and has operated his own golf academy since 2011. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to a range of investment and insurance products through its integrated advisory and brokerage platform.

Carmine De San is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Rangemaster for Cub Scouts BB Guns and Archery with the Boy Scouts of America Patriots Path Council, volunteering approximately three hours per month. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a range of third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Zain Merchant is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Prior to this role, he held positions as a Workplace Planning Consultant and Investment Solutions Representative within Fidelity Investments. His experience also includes roles as AVP Premier Banker at Wells Fargo, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, and AVP Branch Manager at PNC Bank. Zain holds a California Insurance License. His professional focus involves collaborating with clients to develop personalized, holistic financial plans that address both current and future goals. He emphasizes building long-term relationships to help clients achieve peace of mind.

Peter Carollo Jr. is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 17 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent offering accident, health, disability, long-term care, life insurance, and annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations. The firm provides brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple platforms, employing various asset allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage portfolios.

Gary Wayne is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside his advisory role, he is involved with several private investment entities and holds ownership interests in multiple investment-related ventures. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, utilizing Wells Fargo’s research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

Christopher Kete is a financial advisor at Cetera with 50 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Cetera since 2023, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Kete is also involved in a financial services business under the name Private Client Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Michael Gould is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edison, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Stuto is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, previously spending nearly a decade at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley & Co Inc. 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.

Grant Kozak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2024. He previously worked at Warwick Capital Group for seven years and was co-owner of LivSmooth, a laser hair removal business, from 2020 to 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting supported by research and a variety of portfolio management options.

Andrew Riviello is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC in Somerville, NJ. He has held roles at OSAIC since 2024 and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and MassMutual. Outside of his advisory work, he is also licensed as an insurance agent. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm integrates brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, unified managed accounts, and access to third-party money managers.

Kevin Shea is a CFP® and CFA® with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an advisor at Edelman Financial Engines, where he has worked since 2026, following prior roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and other firms. Outside of his advisory work, Shea is involved in managing investment real estate as an owner and landlord. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary management and non-discretionary advice, with a focus on diversified portfolios and long-term investment strategies.

Nina Zelaya is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Iselin, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services including retirement, education, and specialized planning areas, using Wells Fargo’s research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.