Kevin Nohilly is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in investment-related ventures including a merchant partnership. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Anton Gurzhiy is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm’s approach includes an ESG eligibility framework and offers services on a non-discretionary basis, allowing clients to retain final decision-making authority.

Angelo Puma is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Inc. since 2018 and Cetera Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax services as an owner of Network Tax Service and MHR Tax Service. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through independent Financial Professionals, with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies tailored to client goals.

Jeannette Scott is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Luke Damboise is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his work experience includes roles in education, hospitality, and retail. Equitable Advisors serves individuals ranging from non‑high-net-worth to high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

James Pucciarelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morganville, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank affiliate since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured discovery processes and proprietary planning tools in its financial planning approach.

Brandon Mckown is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at Wachovia Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and both brokerage and advisory solutions. The firm uses research and analytics from its investment institute and third-party sources to evaluate investment options based on diversification and portfolio theory.

James Howell Jr is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and Citicorp Investment Services. He serves as executor and limited power of attorney for his mother’s estate. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Michael Gagliotti is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the Hillside Ave Historic District Association and is a director of the Save The Queen City nonprofit. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

Chaoyi Liu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including HSBC Securities USA and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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 when recommending strategies and offers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Jacob Schechter is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2024. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at TPS Financial and Deca Analytics. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Xtreme Event Group since 2021. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and a variety of asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party managers to tailor investment solutions.

Daniella Russo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Mike Anthony Group Inc. Russo has also held teaching positions at Monmouth University and St. Joseph by the Sea High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Wendy Murphy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to Morgan Stanley, she was with Citigroup Global Markets from 2005 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and specialized planning groups.

Mark Cremonni is a financial advisor with Merrill in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Merrill since 1980 and Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a committee member for St. John's Feed the Hungry Soup Kitchen in Newark, focusing on assistance for underserved populations. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, implementing various portfolio management approaches with support from internal and third-party managers.

Jason Mancini is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2014. In his role, he focuses on delivering wealth management strategies tailored to help clients pursue their financial goals through a personalized process. This approach begins with understanding clients’ priorities, followed by developing and executing customized savings and investment plans, with ongoing oversight and adjustments as needed. Jason’s professional background includes experience as a portfolio analyst and trader at a boutique investment firm in New York City. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree in Economics from Kent State University. His expertise encompasses a comprehensive four-pillar system involving assets, debt, trusts and estates, and banking solutions through Bank of America, N.A. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Residing in Westfield, New Jersey, Jason lives with his wife Amanda, their son Giuseppe, and their dog Pongo. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys running, hiking, reading, playing chess, and CrossFit. Jason maintains involvement in his community through participation with organizations such as Knights of Columbus and The Father's Heart Ministries.

Gregory Bertagna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors and operated Bertagna & Associates for nearly three decades. His other activities include managing a non-variable insurance business under Dominion Financial Group, Ltd. 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 portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Gregory Spicer is a CFP® professional with 45 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent 26 years at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he owns Coordinated Insurance Agency, Inc. and is involved with Tower Video, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services and platforms, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional programs, supported by extensive advisor tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Sam Gladson is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Somerset County Vocational and Technical School, US Real Estate Acquisitions, and Rutgers University, as well as experience in landscaping through Jim Gladson Landscaping, Inc. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm uses a range of proprietary and third-party advisory models delivered through Investment Adviser Representatives.

Matthew Corby is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Amboy Bank and spent time at Ramapo College of New Jersey. Outside of finance, he was involved with the Ship Ahoy Beach Club for two years. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and programs, offering a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, and provides ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Richard Wager is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2020. Prior to that, he was with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, as well as Wells Fargo Bank NA. Merrill, together 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.