Kenneth Fields is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Ic Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a member manager of KBM Capital Funding LLC, a business unrelated to investing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by machine-learning tools for research and operations.

Michael Mccarthy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo. It provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning.

Veranika Khamianok is a Financial Services Advisor (FSA) with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in developing personalized financial plans that align with clients' unique goals, including education funding, retirement planning, and long-term family objectives. Veranika emphasizes a client-centered approach that prioritizes individual perspectives and priorities, aiming to simplify the complexities of investing and wealth management. Veranika holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Yerevan State Institute of Economics and a Master's degree from Brandeis University.

Robert Difabritis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 40 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency over multiple decades and has operated his own firm, Robert DiFabratis & Co, since 1991. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and financial statement preparation through his other business activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across various program structures.

Robert Gatyas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 39 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Bank of America. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning.

Christopher Ahlstrand is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he focuses on building trust and assisting clients and their families with their financial and wealth planning needs. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, holding various positions including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, and now Wealth Planner. Christopher has broad financial services experience and holds the Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Financial Analyst designations. He works closely with clients to simplify complex financial topics and assist them in pursuing their financial goals.

Francy Ruiz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2006. 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 investors, and institutional accounts.

Brian Mckevitt is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Aegis Capital Corp., Gunnallen Financial, Inc., and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in offering Medicare supplement insurance and prescription drug plans through related business activities. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation using portfolios developed internally and by third parties, along with financial planning and access to third-party asset managers.

Eisho Porter is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2014. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Potischman is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 22 years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, having joined the firm in 2025 after 13 years at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through individual financial advisors as well as corporate financial planning agreements.

Steven Ayers is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Summit, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm is registered for security-based swap dealer and futures commission merchant activities, offering access to a broad range of products within the larger J.P. Morgan organization.

Michael Omelio is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017, and prior experience at Invest Financial Corporation and Investors Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Adam Kay is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Pruco Securities, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Ameriprise, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Kay is a member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Frank Leloia is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been helping clients since 2007. With over 30 years of experience as a registered representative and financial advisor, he focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client's goals and risk tolerance. Frank specializes in areas such as education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Frank holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He works closely with clients' other professional advisors to provide comprehensive tax strategies and to assist in the development of estate plans. His approach emphasizes building lasting relationships based on trust, transparency, and exceptional service. Residing in Long Valley, New Jersey for the past 24 years with his wife Beth and their two children, Nick and Jack, Frank is committed to participating in the communities he serves. He dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations and enjoys personal interests including baseball, basketball, billiards, football, golfing, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Taylor Pollio is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2026. Prior to this position, Taylor served in various capacities at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant (2025-2026), Investment Consultant (2024-2025), Financial Representative (2023-2024), and Financial Services Representative (2023). This progression reflects a continuous commitment to the financial services industry and experience in client-focused roles. Taylor's professional approach centers on empowering individuals to achieve financial success and security through personalized strategies and comprehensive planning. The focus is on integrity and a commitment to excellence to guide clients toward their financial goals while ensuring they feel comfortable and confident throughout the process. Outside of professional responsibilities, Taylor has interests in baseball, cars, football, social events with friends, and golf.

Jake Surma is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent three years with MetLife Securities Inc. Additionally, Surma is involved in the sale of individual and group life, health, disability, dental, long-term care, and Medicare-related insurance products. 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, money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Jason Sprung is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2019, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for a combined 14 years. He is also the owner of JMS Capital Corp, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Patricia Fontan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch for 12 years and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017, including a brief period at TRX Transaction Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and analysis as part of its advisory services.

Jeffrey Berns is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. 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. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and a structured process, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Daniel Pilone is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. His other business activities include involvement in property and casualty insurance and health insurance sales. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers financial planning, insurance products, and affiliated trust and lending services.