Stephen Scafidi is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2016, including its predecessor firm AXA Advisors. 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 utilizes a variety of advisory models, including third-party managers and proprietary programs, to match clients with appropriate investment solutions.

Frank Condon is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for Western Monmouth Habitat For Humanity. UBS Financial Services Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, utilizing a range of products including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and alternative investments. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Theodore Perednia is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1981 and brings 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. Theodore and his team serve a diverse clientele, including individuals, families, businesses, accountants, attorneys, medical professionals, and nonprofit institutions and foundations. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Administration and an MBA in Finance, both from Wagner College. Theodore is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and integrates a personalized approach in developing financial strategies aligned with clients' long-term goals. Beyond his professional work, Theodore is actively involved in community and charitable organizations. He has been a member of Rotary International since 1985 and served as President of the Rotary Club of New York #6 during 2018-2019. He has also served on the Board of Trustees of the American Red Cross in Greater New York and is a member of several clubs including the Union League Club of New York, the Salmagundi Club, Monmouth Boat Club, and the Economic Club of New York.

Dave Hogan is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity. He partners with clients to create personalized financial plans and provides ongoing education to help them make informed decisions about their financial goals. He focuses on understanding his clients' needs to develop customized approaches. He has held several roles in the financial services industry, including Financial Consultant at Fidelity since 2025, Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025, Financial Consultant at MassMutual from 2021 to 2022, Financial Planner at Northeast Private Client Group from 2020 to 2021, Relationship Banker at Bank of America in 2020, and Financial Consultant at Equitable Advisors from 2019 to 2020.

Peter Richardson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he served on the Perth Amboy Board of Education for nine years and has held other community roles related to local education and sports organizations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jennifer Engelhardt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services that include cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, along with specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm uses its own research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, which clients may implement through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Daniel Knipe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2015, following prior roles at Barclays Capital Inc. and Lehman Brothers. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market outcome modeling in its financial planning process.

Ronnie Guidone is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in the financial services industry since 2004, providing clients with comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to their individual needs. Ronnie emphasizes a client-centered approach, focusing on listening and facilitating informed decision-making to help clients achieve their financial and legacy goals. With over 15 years of experience, Ronnie specializes in areas including family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Ronnie earned a Bachelor's Degree from Monmouth University and is a member of the American Football Coaches Association. Residing in Millstone Township, NJ, Ronnie lives with his wife, Lisa, and son, Giovanni. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, boxing, football, and yoga. His professional philosophy centers on understanding clients’ values and goals through personalized communication to deliver tailored financial strategies.

Jeffrey Ternyila is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. for 15 years. 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 various institutional investors.

Louis Obsuth is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2016. He has been with Fidelity since 2010, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Representative, and Financial Representative. Louis focuses on developing financial plans that aim to benefit his clients and their families both now and in the future. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Louis has built strong relationships with his clients and is committed to partnering with them to achieve their financial goals. His professional experience is centered on financial consulting and investment representation. Outside of his professional work, Louis has personal interests that include beach activities, family activities, parenthood, soccer, and volunteering.

Cesare Cagnina is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005, including its prior affiliation with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains an appointment related to health insurance through Emerson Rogers. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm emphasizes personalized client risk assessment and utilizes a range of third-party asset managers and advisory platforms in its investment approach.

Harry Padden IV is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with the Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Appenzeller Training Systems and teaching positions at Monmouth University and AP Schalick High School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and operates as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Kevin Mccartney is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and MSI Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers various programs including wrap and money-manager services, and educational seminars.

Danielle Libraty is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Medical Billing Associates before joining UBS. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research to tailor investment plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Peter Getschmann is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, since 2007. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Matthew Goldberg is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has a background that includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Advanced Action Pest Control, and the College of Staten Island. 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 and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Arthur Paulin is a financial advisor at Merrill with the Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2004. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Erin Zawisza is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2022, she worked for Bank of America/Merrill Lynch for 11 years. She serves as treasurer for the Crimson Knights Foundation and is a board member of the Killington Grand Hotel Home Owners Association. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michele Hirsch is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she works with clients and their families to develop customized financial plans that address their unique needs, goals, and objectives. She joined Fidelity Investments in 2021 and has held several roles including Senior Representative, Relationship Manager, and currently Planning Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Michele held positions at Credit Suisse as Director and Vice President in Private Banking from 2000 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she was an Assistant Vice President in the Investment Services Group at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette from 1993 to 2000. Her experience spans private banking, investment services, and client relationship management, providing a foundation for her current role in financial planning.

Faissal Yousef is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services in Red Bank, NJ since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill Lynch, A.G. Edwards & Sons, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is the proprietor of several rental real estate businesses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining model-based asset allocations with research from its Chief Investment Office and global resources to tailor client plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and operates across a broad range of capital markets activities.