Lauren Caruso is a financial advisor with Merrill in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America and multiple positions at the University of Delaware. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Karen Galbraith is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets, UBS Financial Services, and TD Ameritrade. 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 offers a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by centralized custody and operational capabilities.

Jordan Krantz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, as well as Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive investment and planning services.

William Cerone is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in local politics as Vice Chairman of the Warwick Republican Committee and serves on the Warwick Zoning Board. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory services to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.

Michael Marchiano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in baseball instruction through Centercourt Club & Sports and serves on the board of New Jersey Unity, a softball sports organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process using advanced modeling tools and offers broad retail and institutional investment solutions.

Kevin Fay is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2008, previously associated with First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of advisory work, Fay serves as a FINRA arbitrator and acts as a trustee in fiduciary roles. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager investment platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Evelyn Gonzalez is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning her financial services career in 2009 at Merrill Lynch and The Barth Group, she has focused on assisting families in planning for both their short-term and long-term financial goals. Evelyn works closely with clients to listen, identify, and prioritize their objectives, developing strategies aimed at building, managing, and preserving wealth across generations. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, socially responsible investing, and personalized retirement planning. Evelyn holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) credential. She earned her bachelor's degree in Finance and Business Management from Rutgers Business School. Evelyn is bilingual in English and Spanish and engages with clients and their families to better understand their dynamics and desires. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Evelyn resides in Scotch Plains with her husband and their daughters. Her personal interests include dancing, soccer, and traveling.

Albert Vankleeff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 35 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial, including its predecessor LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP., since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, Vankleeff is involved in offering long-term care insurance. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and multiple investment platforms.

Loren Huether is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to his current role, Huether worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and models to support client financial plans and offers a broad range of retail and institutional investment solutions.

Dennis Collins Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel since 2007. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Walter Dziedzic is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Bank USA and UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2017 to 2025. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources with diversification and modern portfolio theory to support its advisory solutions.

Matthew Zhilitsky is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. His current roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, with clients responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Brandon Dees is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured financial planning tools supported by broad investment resources.

Andrew Dreisiger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Chatham, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and its related entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates MAXPENN, an S corporation involved in investment-related activities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment services, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Ramy Hakim is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career in the financial industry in 2014, he has provided consultations to clients aiming to identify their financial goals and offer tailored advice in investments, estate planning, education savings, wealth building, and retirement. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, services for defined benefit plans, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Ramy holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Aleppo University. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Raised in a bilingual environment, he is fluent in both English and Arabic. Beyond his professional work, Ramy engages in community activities aligned with the Merrill tradition of service. In his personal time, he enjoys playing tennis and soccer and traveling.

Edmund Delorenzo is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2005. He has held roles at McGoff, Collins & Delorenzo CPAs since 1998, providing tax, accounting, and forensic investigative services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in forensic accounting consulting and also holds an insurance agent license, selling life, health, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a nationwide multi-manager platform serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a network of over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients.

Jordan Trunk is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Peter Paladino is a CFP® and ChFC® with 34 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with Cetera, having joined in 2023, and has held roles at Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services among others. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of a company focused on expense management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Matthew Riskin is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Morristown, NJ. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors, Virtu Financial, and Limekiln Real Estate. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, using various tools and platforms to construct diversified portfolios.

Lorie Rios is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2012. She also operates a DBA under Diversified Financial Consultants, LLC in Whippany, NJ. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.