Robert Knorr is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of a Wendy's franchise through SKS WEN LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market simulations in its financial planning process.

Madeline Cedeno is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill for a total of 18 years, with a one-year tenure at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in between. Outside of finance, she is the owner of Mad Hearts Photography, a photography services business. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, delivers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Peter Seminara is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2012, including the Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in various private investments and business ventures, including ownership of a Wendy’s franchise and partnerships in companies related to retail, manufacturing, and private equity. He also serves on the Finance Committee of the Ramapo College Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process while generally acting in an advisory capacity.

Jason Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent six years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, alongside a tenure at Wachovia Bank, N.A. dating back to 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Charles Scott is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. His prior experience includes a decade at TIAA-CREF and Tiaa from 2009 to 2019. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary advisory programs to a large client base.

Matthew Carver is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Dynics, Inc and Paritas Capital Management, as well as time as a student at Ohio State University. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm offers a range of advisory services through Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Marnie Maclaren is a financial advisor with Merrill in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc since 2000. In addition to her advisory role, Maclaren serves as a voting member of the Florida Securities Dealers Association and participates on one of its committees. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Quinn Devlin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2025. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he was with Sellside Group LLC and has a background that includes four years at William & Mary and thirteen years with Livingston Public Schools. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, featuring a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice tailored to dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Derek Popp is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America, as well as Merrill and maintains an ownership interest in a business consulting firm, Parker Lawrence LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG framework when recommending investment strategies.

Stephan Rothe is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Morristown, NJ. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2013. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Scott Siripalaka is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with firms including Northwestern Mutual and Foresters Financial Services. Since 2005, he has been affiliated with Thrivent in various capacities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm integrates planning with a managed-account program under a consolidated billing option known as WealthPlan, while maintaining planning and investment management as distinct services.

Richard Wu is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he performs paraplanning duties through Longohmont, LLC under the supervision of a financial advisor. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Jeffrey Spaldi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Express Scripts for sixteen years. He holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies along with affiliated mutual funds and other financial services.

Catherine D'agati is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2020, following a 27-year tenure at Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Lindsey Healy is a Financial Advisor at The Heim Group within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined the firm in 2022, bringing a strong background in operations and a focus on working directly with clients and their families. Lindsey assists clients by handling their transactional, administrative, and account needs, and serves as a liaison with specialists throughout the firm to ensure responsive service. Lindsey's expertise includes supporting the 2nd Generation practice and helping clients build a solid financial foundation. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Manhattan College, where she was a four-year member of both the Dean's List and the Division I soccer team, receiving All-Academic MACC team honors each year. Lindsey holds the designations of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She resides in Vernon, NJ.

Christopher Lutz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Madison Recreation Advisory Committee in New Jersey. 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. The firm uses structured planning tools and investment modeling techniques as part of its client service offerings.

Robert Thompson is a financial advisor with Cetera in Oakland, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience, including 21 years with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates a tax preparation and consulting business focused on individual tax returns and financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting various investment strategies and program structures.

Anthony Farina is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Dominick Scavelli is a CFP® with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management through a real estate partnership in New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Andrew Mercuri is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2017, he worked in new media at DNAinfo from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling techniques.