Dennis Surmanek is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill for five years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Staten Island BNI, a local business networking organization. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk management, and niche services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. Advisors use Wells Fargo resources to develop tailored recommendations, with clients deciding how to implement them through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Kelly Oates is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2018, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s capital-markets capabilities and affiliated asset managers.

Eamon Gibbons is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2010 and also has involvement in life and health insurance sales through MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of advising, he operates a payroll-related LLC and receives referral fees for directing clients to payroll services. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 programs with an emphasis on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Tamal Majumdar is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has worked at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Majumdar is also an insurance agent specializing in individual and group life, health, disability income insurance, fixed annuities, and property/casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Tara Pardo is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, bringing three decades of experience in the financial services industry. She began her career at Goldman Sachs, where she served as Vice President of Equity Sales from 1992 to 2018. Following that, she was a Senior Relationship Manager at Lord Abbett from 2018 to 2022 before joining Fidelity in 2023. Throughout her career, Tara has focused on helping clients with wealth planning and financial strategies. She emphasizes collaborating with clients to create, implement, and monitor plans that align with their individual goals. Her work at Fidelity leverages the firm's resources to assist clients in making informed decisions for their financial futures.

Michael Hand is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at NYLife Securities, LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. He is also active as an insurance broker, working outside of his advisory role. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, with planning engagements typically structured as annual, collaborative relationships that utilize firm-approved analytical tools.

Michael Koskuba is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He has previously worked for Victory Capital Advisers and Victory Capital Management for 22 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

David Douglas is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Union, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and Florida Financial Advisors. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-delivery investment approach managed by third-party asset managers and supports trading and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Cindy Medric Ducore is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and more than 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and retirement plan consulting through a variety of asset-management programs and third-party advisory solutions.

Robert Bernoskie is a financial advisor with Merrill in Summit, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2009. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves as a high school football official with the New Jersey Football Officials Association, a position he has held since 1993. Merrill, along 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers.

Philip Pinkey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has previously worked at ICMA Retirement Corporation, Maryland Financial Group, Navy Federal Asset Management, Centaurus Financial, and Merrill. His current role has been with Fidelity since 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and Charitable Gift Funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across various asset classes.

Hayden Harr is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Millburn, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Blue Owl Securities LLC, Central Park Group, LLC, Foreside Fund Services, LLC, CION Securities, LLC, and Merrill. 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. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Jennifer Donoghue is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2019, with a brief hiatus in 2021. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patrick Gardner is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2017. 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 provides research, custody, underwriting, and capital markets services through its platform.

Kathryn Tolkowsky is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co and ADP before joining J.P. Morgan in 2022. 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 large team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while maintaining a centralized due-diligence framework.

Peter Torres is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Quick & Reilly, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he has coached girls' high school basketball. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored investment strategies through a variety of advisory programs that combine in-house and third-party management options.

John Depaola is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and a Series 66 license. He has eight years of industry experience, having previously worked at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, and ConnectOne Bank. Outside of advising, he manages a vending machine distribution business and holds ownership roles in several entities related to his practice and insurance activities. MassMutual Investors Services 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 seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual client relationships with a goal-oriented, software-driven planning approach.

Amaya Pollard is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with technology professionals and other clients to develop personalized financial plans that address their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. Her services include retirement planning, investment management, and providing guidance on stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other employer-provided compensation benefits. Amaya's expertise encompasses corporate executive services, education planning, employee benefits planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, and personal retirement planning. She holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Bowling Green State University. Outside of her professional work, Amaya enjoys painting, reading, running, and practicing yoga. She is dedicated to understanding her clients' priorities and helping them create strategies to pursue their financial goals.

Alan Becker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years and had a brief tenure at Summit Asset Management. Becker is also involved with Life Policy Pros, Inc., an investment-related business focused on non-variable insurance. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services supported by a network of investment adviser representatives, with a focus on customizable portfolio strategies and comprehensive financial planning.

Nicholas Russo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Russo serves as vice-president on the board of the Tri-Boro Chamber of Commerce and participates in ALS research fundraising through his fraternity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.