Stephen Galli is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor with Cetera. His career includes roles at Avantax, Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors, and 1st Global Advisors. He is a board member of WJM Associates, a firm focused on executive coaching and development. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor supporting a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create bespoke strategies across various program structures.

Rachel Schwarz is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Short Hills, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the board of directors for the Greater Newark Conservancy, participating in educational programs and budget reviews. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and market-making.

George Nordstrom is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and joined Cetera in 2023. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent selling life insurance and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that offers services to individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party money managers.

Kushal Renjen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BWG Strategy, Fidelity Investments, and Stevens Institute of Technology. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Jake Von Halle is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Lincoln Financial Securities and Park Avenue Securities. Von Halle also operates the Von Halle Brokerage Group, which engages in the sale of various insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Owen O Keefe is a financial advisor with Merrill in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2023 and previously held various roles including at Bryant University and Boneworks Property Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in Boneworks Real Estate. 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 investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Hellwig is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has held roles with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. since 2016 and 2009, respectively. He serves as a board member of the Unitas Caritas Foundation, a nonprofit supporting his alma mater, Immaculata High School. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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 seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships emphasizing written recommendations and optional implementation.

Sebastian Ardaix is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, MongoDB, Navatar, Onna, BetterCloud, and Strategic Consulting LLC. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Nicholas Azzopardi is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to develop personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their unique goals and priorities. Nicholas employs a relationship-driven approach to help clients navigate important financial decisions with clarity and confidence, focusing on long-term financial success. He earned his bachelor's degree from Wagner College, where he was a Division I lacrosse student-athlete, and later obtained his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same institution. Nicholas holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. A lifelong resident of Wayne, New Jersey, Nicholas values building lasting relationships within his community and is dedicated to providing personalized guidance and thoughtful strategies that help clients manage financial complexity and stay focused on their most important goals.

Joseph Maglaque is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Stifel with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel and its predecessor firm, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, since 2012. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Donald Ruggieri is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and having 51 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for his mother's estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when advising clients.

Michele Cestone is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 credential. Michele has recently entered the industry, having worked previously at Morgan Stanley and spent several years as a student. Outside of finance, Michele works as a caddie at Hamilton Farm Golf Club, providing on-course advice and customer service to golfers. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

William Ryan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, with recommendations made on a non-discretionary basis.

Scott Hosier is a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since January 2001 and has held various leadership roles, including management positions in the Wayne office since 2007 and serving as Resident Director in the Upper Montclair office in 2011. In his current capacity, Scott focuses on helping clients navigate significant financial decisions by providing personalized strategies tailored to their priorities and goals. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Scott graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Wheaton College in 1993. He earned his Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ (CRPC®) designation in August 2006 and holds several other professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Scott has also conducted seminars on topics such as estate planning services, retirement plan assets, and college 529 planning throughout northern New Jersey. Residing in Midland Park, New Jersey, Scott lives with his wife, Mary, and their four children: Jacob, Jillian, Karalyn, and Caleb. He has been actively involved in his community, serving as Chairman of the Board at Young Life Bergen County for over two years and coaching many of his children's sports teams. In his personal time, Scott enjoys music, photography, traveling, listening to podcasts, and spending time with his family.

Emily Pistone is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Signature Bank, JPMorgan Chase, and TD Bank. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary retirement plan services supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Kathryn Mantell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Avantax and 1ST Global Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, Mantell serves on the executive board and as treasurer for local Boy Scouts of America councils and is treasurer of the Randolph Area Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering a multi-manager platform to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Douglas Collins is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Before joining Cetera in 2025, he worked for Avantax and 1st Global Advisors, and he has been a partner at Nisivoccia & Company, LLP since 2000. Collins serves on multiple boards, including the Deacon Family Foundation and The House of the Good Shepherd, and is an advisory board member for Lakeland Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create customized strategies, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Clifford Virgin III is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 13 years and has been with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank since 2021. Virgin serves as treasurer for Friends of Montclair NJ Baseball, Inc. and sits on the board of directors for The 100 Club of Montclair New Jersey, a fund supporting families of fallen first responders. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs, combining in-house and third-party managers and offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Mark Dzamba is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, working across its affiliated entities. His other business activities include fiduciary services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning that emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Evan Pulliam is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Equitable Advisors and Serino Coyne (Omnicom Group). Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its role in managing registered investment companies and its integration of advanced technologies such as AI in its research.