Benjamin Burklow is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2026, he worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC for 20 years. He is president of Burklow & Burklow LLC, a financial planning business focused on operations, staffing, and training. Burklow also serves on the board of directors for the Shiloh Board. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, with notable offerings in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting services.

Mike Reiss is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Merrill, and Citigroup Global Markets. Since 2023, he has been employed by both JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Bank, allowing him to offer a range of banking products alongside investment services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm emphasizes a centralized due diligence approach supported by quantitative and qualitative research and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Michael Riera is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been with Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2007. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions with a research-driven investment approach.

Joseph Oakes IV is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at John Hancock Life Insurance Company and Signator Investors, Inc. He serves on the Board of Trustees at Seton Hall Prep School. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and third-party manager options.

Michael Gollenberg is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management since 2009 and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning that covers a broad range of topics and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs while maintaining separate service structures.

Ikechukwu Oguh is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has also worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2014. 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 combines research-based portfolio management with a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Victor Delorenzo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Ic Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc., and has been associated with Planned Strategies, Inc. for over four decades. Delorenzo is also involved in insurance-related business activities through Victor T. DeLorenzo Insurance LLC and Planned Strategies, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by various operational and research tools.

Matthew Gordon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 supported by research and analytics.

Frank Pavese is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, where he has worked since 2019, following a four-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Michael Goldstein is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 43 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he spent 30 years at Pruco Securities, LLC and has been associated with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1982. Outside of his advisory role, he is a pickleball instructor and coach in Livingston, NJ. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and an affiliated insurance agency among its services.

Carolyn Ottenbreit is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Sparta, New Jersey office. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional designation and serves a select group of affluent clients, including current or retired corporate executives and professionals. Carolyn joined Merrill in 1986 and transitioned to the Private Client Group in 1996 after ten years in corporate finance. Carolyn's expertise encompasses managing all aspects of clients' finances and investments, offering services such as retirement planning, estate planning, tax minimization strategies, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and retirement income planning. She leverages the global resources of Merrill and collaborates with specialists and clients' tax and legal advisors to provide comprehensive financial strategies. Carolyn emphasizes financial education to foster a collaborative client-advisor relationship. She holds a bachelor's degree from Princeton University and a master's degree from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where she concentrated in finance. Carolyn has also been actively involved in community organizations, having served as Past Chairperson of The SCARC Foundation, Inc., and Past President of the Newton Rotary Club in New Jersey. Her personal interests include cooking, reading, and traveling.

David Zappe is a Series 66 credentialed advisor at Fidelity with less than one year of industry experience. His background includes positions at ChangeBridge Growth Partners and fiduciary roles associated with Catholic University of America. Outside of financial advising, he was involved with The Great Divide Campground for three years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

John Dipaolo is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Sterling Quick Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Short Hills, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2011. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Stephen Mazzarella is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Livingston, NJ, holding a Series 66 license and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004 and previously worked at Equity Services, Inc. from 2002 to 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling fixed universal life, term, whole life, disability, and long-term care insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gary Selecky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously was with RBC Capital Markets for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator and participates as a poll worker for the Essex County Board of Elections. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Taylor Brady is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. from 2015 to 2021. Brady is based in Morristown, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and methods such as Global Investment Committee estimates and Monte Carlo simulations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Jeanna Markovich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources to guide portfolio construction.

James Broderick is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and multiple independent practices, before joining LPL Financial in 2024. 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 offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, using various investment strategies supported by research and technology tools.

John Guerra III is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Snipes. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.