Theresa Kroom is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 2005. She holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory work, she sells homemade crafts as a proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools.

Vipul Mallick is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2013 and serves as an independent insurance agent. Additionally, he is a board member director of NY Bio Healthcare Pvt Limited, a distributor of disposable medical devices. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent financial professionals, employing a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Rickey Black is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Englewood, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while maintaining oversight of portfolio models and trading implementation.

Brian Norton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2020 and was previously with UBS from 2016 to 2020. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a referee for a recreational sports league in Hoboken, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools.

Victoria Cann Kyne is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has a longer tenure with Wells Fargo Bank dating back to 2010. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Wai Kit Tsin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Millburn, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Societe Generale for two years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products. The firm is known for its extensive advisor and branch network and provides services under a fiduciary standard.

Nina Derosa is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of experience in the industry. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jeffrey Miller is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and OSAIC. He is also a licensed notary in New Jersey and involved in insurance sales. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered by advisers using a range of investment strategies and supported by technology tools.

Justin Bowers is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds a Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Shawn Tighe is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2023, and previously worked at Raymond James and Associates and UBS Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with a platform notable for its scale and diverse financial services alongside its advisory offerings.

Kerry Carlo is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1996. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Conroy is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in film production, specifically a Netflix movie project titled "Little Brother." UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm delivers advisory work through a network of financial advisors who tailor plans using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Christopher Colvin is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at HSBC Securities and Axa Advisors, as well as self-employment as a trader. Colvin serves as volunteer treasurer for a local Girl Scouts troop, performing bookkeeping duties. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver investment solutions, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients.

Michael Rose is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and previously spent 22 years with Signator Investors, Inc. and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. Rose is also a registered representative with Acorn Financial Services, where he provides financial consulting involving life insurance, variable products, and securities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Jean Choiniere is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services and Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a junior advisor role at Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC where he prepares financial plans and manages client portfolios. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management solutions and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Christopher Gribble is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2010 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Aidan Mc Kenna is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including positions at Clearbridge Investments and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Outside of finance, he worked at Port Jefferson Country Club for several years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm focuses on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, combining quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence with an ESG eligibility framework.

Joseph De Marzo is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career with Merrill in 2006, initially working in the Operations area where he developed an understanding of the firm's resources and how to leverage them for client service before transitioning to a Financial Advisor role. Joseph works with families, individuals, and business owners to address the complexities of financial planning. He collaborates with a team of specialists to provide solutions in long-term financial strategies, trust and estate services, insurance, retirement planning, as well as wealth management banking, mortgage, and credit services through Bank of America. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, and small business strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairfield University and a Master of Business Administration from Seton Hall University. Joseph is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is actively involved in his community as an Auxiliary Officer for the Madison Police Department and coaches Madison Junior Football. Joseph resides in Madison, New Jersey, where he is a fourth-generation resident, with his family.

Antonia Arena is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients primarily in the Morristown and Short Hills area. Since beginning her career in the industry in January 2020, Antonia has developed expertise in investment management, retirement planning, and estate planning. She supports individuals, families, and business owners in achieving their financial goals through personalized strategies that incorporate their unique perspectives and priorities. Antonia is also a member of Merrill’s Christian Advisor Group, where she integrates ethical and faith-based principles into her advisory practice. Antonia holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Ramapo College, where she was actively involved in the Ramapo Investment Club and serves on the Ramapo Alumni Business Board. She has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). In addition to her financial advisory role, Antonia operates a high-end clothing resale business on Poshmark. Raised in Holmdel, New Jersey, she contributes to the community through involvement with the organization Hope For Children. Outside of her professional work, Antonia enjoys a range of activities including bowling, cooking, football, hiking, music, painting, running, soccer, spending time with family, and yoga. Her approach to financial advising emphasizes transparency and simplicity, aiming to make wealth planning an accessible and engaging process for her clients.

Jennifer Polidori is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has worked since 1997. In her role, she works with families, individual investors, and business owners to design and implement strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. Jennifer collaborates closely with her clients, regularly tracking progress and making adjustments when necessary. She incorporates other professional advisors such as attorneys and CPAs into the planning process to create efficient, goals-based strategies and to address every aspect of her clients' financial situations, including long-term planning and wealth transfer needs. Jennifer holds several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), and Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA). Her expertise spans a wide range of planning services, such as investments, asset allocation, education planning, retirement and legacy planning, philanthropy, and small business strategies. Jennifer lives in Pompton Lakes, NJ with her two children. She is active in her community as a councilwoman and participates in various local organizations, including Bergen County Habitat for Humanity Women Build, Cumac, Ducks Unlimited, Pompton Lakes Woman's Club, and Soroptimist International Passaic Valley Chapter. In her personal time, she enjoys activities such as skeet shooting, cooking, traveling, water sports, and spending summer days on Greenwood Lake.