Katherine Mcguire is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019. Prior to that, she worked at Foresters Financial Services and Sundance Outdoors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and customized strategies.

Robert Bunsa Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of St. Matthew Episcopal Church, overseeing budget and expenses. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of third-party advisory programs and emphasizes matching clients to models or discretionary managers based on personal and plan information.

Daniela Vizcaino is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Red Bank, NJ, and has three years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2020 and previously worked at various casino and hospitality management firms. Merrill, along 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 institutions.

Todd Rosenblatt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Holmdel, NJ, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience, including nine years at Private Portfolio Partners, LLC, and ten years with LPL Financial. Rosenblatt also engages in non-variable insurance activities through several related firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research, third-party subadvisors, and various portfolio management tools.

Keith Ryan is a financial advisor at Stifel with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 securities licenses. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses that support client decision-making.

Stephen Johnson Sr. is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked with Cetera since 2007, including roles at Cetera Investment Services LLC and Columbia Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a fixed income investment consultant on a voluntary basis for the Center for Vocational Rehabilitation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple investment strategies and third-party managers.

Roxanne Grise is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including her current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Grise serves as a trustee and co-trustee in a trust outside of her advisory duties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured tools and sophisticated modeling techniques.

Carol Doran Timmins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she maintains a qualified license as a FINRA arbitrator, although she is not currently active in that capacity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Eric Kalma is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm also provides a broad array of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Lisa Woods is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2022. She has worked in the financial services field for over 25 years, focusing on building strong client relationships and developing financial plans that support long-term retirement goals. Her professional experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2017 to 2022, Managing Director of Marketing and Investor Relations at Dunbar Capital from 2007 to 2016, and equity trading positions at BLM Investment Securities from 2004 to 2006 and Charles Schwab from 1996 to 2004. Throughout her career, she has emphasized the importance of financial planning as an essential component of sound retirement strategies.

Joseph Digiso is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at PNC Investments for eight years before joining Wells Fargo in 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services grounded in an IPS-driven, modern portfolio theory approach. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Francis Viglione is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 27 years of industry experience, previously working at Metlife Securities Inc. for 19 years before joining Mass Mutual. Viglione serves as acting treasurer for The Grace Foundation of New York, a nonprofit organization. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, detailed planning engagements using firm-approved tools and educational seminars.

Robert Amato is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Comnet Telecom Supply and Total Relocation Services, as well as employment at Queens College. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Ginamarie Schembre is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and over 42 years of industry experience. She worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 10 years before joining Raymond James & Associates, where she has been since 2019. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by firm research and a range of portfolio management strategies.

Angel Ayala is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 13 years and has business experience in the hospitality sector with Gretalia Hospitality and Osteria Procaccini. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions with an emphasis on research-driven portfolio management and a range of financial products distributed through bank and insurance affiliates.

Zachary Green is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2021 and has prior experience at Northwestern Mutual and Nike. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a server at Cinder Bar, a bar and restaurant in Williamstown, NJ. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a mix of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Gregory Gallucci is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2020, with prior experience at North South Capital, LLC. Outside of advising, he owns Fophie, a food services marketplace LLC. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Mark Walters is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at Raymond James Financial Services from 2014 to 2020 and has been associated with Sweatt & Walters Associates LLC since 1985. 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 provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Stefen Benincasa is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of 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 and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals and risk tolerances.

Andrew Mahnken is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, he has a 25% ownership in a pizza restaurant called Killer Pies in Asbury Park, NJ. 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 a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.