James Meindl Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at BlackRock Investments, LLC from 2014 to 2025 before joining Cetera in 2025. Since 2020, he has also been a wealth management advisor with King Financial Network. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, employer-sponsored retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Brian Clark is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes positions at Merrill, Petersen Investments, Inc., and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. He also operates Petersen Advisors LLC, a business related to his LPL activities. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and various operational tools.

Ryan Haslett is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Winton Capital Management, and Foreside Fund Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

John Dunleavy is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Bank of America, Merrill, Royal Alliance Associates, and Lakota Capital Advisors. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, offering access to third-party asset managers and participating in wrap programs, while also facilitating insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Michael Sobieski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 25 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Strategic Advisers, Inc. since 2003 and has been with Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2000. Sobieski holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, 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 combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and deliver model portfolios.

Daniel Bavuso III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He is also involved in private investment ventures through his ownership interests in Hamilton Capital Advisors, LLC and Bavuso GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth thresholds. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory recommendations with various financial product offerings.

Danielle Veloso is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. She has seven years of industry experience, including five years at Pruco Securities, LLC, and currently manages The Garback Agency, which handles payroll, bookkeeping, and vendor management. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various non-securities products and services.

Jeffrey Ball is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs, providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s Advisory Risk Profile.

Ronnie Critelli is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, TD Wealth Management Services Inc., and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he officiates soccer matches as a referee. 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 financial planning services using proprietary research and tools, with discretionary client implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Michael Minnella is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in guiding first-generation wealth creators, entrepreneurs, and families through financial complexities, with a focus on areas such as divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, and personal retirement planning. Michael holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation and has completed an Accredited Certificate Program from the American College. His expertise includes managing concentrated stock positions, addressing significant life transition events like retirement and inheritance, and collaborating with clients' legal and accounting advisors on estate planning issues. Residing in Howell, NJ, Michael is involved in his community as a baseball, soccer, and softball coach. Outside of his professional duties, he values family time, engaging in activities such as traveling, endurance sports, and volunteering, which inform his approach to wealth management focused on long-term planning and purpose-driven financial strategies.

Kenneth Shine is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendations that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support its clients and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts within its advisory approach.

Waltraud Grande is a CFP® with 44 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., where she has worked since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks, Summit Financial Group, Wells Fargo Advisors, and operating Grande Financial Services, Inc. for over three decades. Grande is a part owner of Grande Financial Services, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work, distinguishing it within the institutional advisor category.

Kseniia Kairelshtein is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Citibank N.A. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing tailored financial planning and consulting services through various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

James Maltese serves as an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has spent his entire financial services career since joining the firm in 1989. Leading The Maltese Group, he provides a full range of wealth management services to corporate executives and their families, including expertise in corporate benefit programs such as equity compensation and non-qualified deferred compensation. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager and offers discretionary management through Personalized or Defined Strategies that may incorporate various investment options. James and his team focus on supporting corporate executives, business owners, and those transitioning into retirement by delivering customized financial strategies and insights. Their advisory services cover areas including executive compensation, retirement planning, legacy planning, tax minimization, liquidity management, investment management, and trust and estate planning. He earned his bachelor's degree in marketing from Villanova University and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation. Throughout his career, James has received multiple recognitions, including repeated inclusion in Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors and the Financial Times 400 Top Advisors. Outside of work, he volunteers for MIPH (Making it Possible to End Homelessness) and enjoys coaching, playing acoustic guitar, and cooking.

Jeffrey Langer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Kennedy Crossan is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC. He has been with Royal Alliance since 2011 and operates as an independent insurance agent focusing on health insurance. Crossan is also a partner in Prime Wealth Partners, which offers fixed insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, providing brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization strategies and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and private equity ownership.

Armando Krusell is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at TD Bank N.A. and Dicks Sporting Goods and was a full-time student for eight years. He is also involved in a non-variable insurance business in Hopelawn, NJ. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Andrew Pasquarelli is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held various roles including employment at Burlington Stores and Ryan's Pub Manayunk. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and diverse asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm relies on third-party sponsors and endorsed advisory programs to deliver investment solutions.

Holly Marcin is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab since 2019 and was previously employed at Abel HR for one year. Prior to her career in finance, she was a homemaker for over two decades. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by strategic asset allocation models and centralized operational infrastructure.

Ryan Aiello is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.