Philip Thampan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including a tenure with AXA Advisors prior to the firm's rebranding. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across wealth levels, as well as pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party advisory programs.

Daniel Twomey is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by model portfolios and research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

James Stein is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 44 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Stein holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports. The firm supports a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Amy Miller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in direct sales through an independent contractor position with Avon Inc. 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 and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and models but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning.

Michael Karlewicz is a Certified Financial Planner® with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2022 and previously held positions at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2022. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a range of services including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

Deann Cavagnaro is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer on the Ramapo Board of Education, overseeing financial records and reporting for the organization. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and investment solutions.

Danny Izquierdo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Clifton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property business. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Robin Ax is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an investment committee member for the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt, a religious organization involved in education and special education programs. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with fiduciary financial planning. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to support a range of client needs.

Lawrence Marciano III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., The Investment Center Inc, and IC Advisory Services Inc. He is involved with Prestige Family Wealth Advisors, providing tax preparation and accounting services related to investments. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Brendan Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Steward Partners Global Advisory LLC and has experience in various roles outside the financial industry. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines algorithmic automation with personalized reviews to deliver tailored retirement income advice.

Jack Van Itallie is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2025 after completing ten years of full-time education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Edward Giblin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has prior experience with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Resources. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the John J. Giblin Civic Association and is involved in insurance brokerage through Giblin Financial, LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and offers various programs including educational seminars and event-driven planning services.

Eric Shell is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles.

Husan Iddin Abdul Ghani is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2012, he has brought over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on helping clients with financial strategies, asset allocation, and long-term investing to achieve their financial goals. Husan works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans and serves as a financial quarterback, coordinating resources from Merrill Lynch and partnering with other trusted professionals to meet his clients' personal, business, and professional objectives. Husan's expertise includes corporate benefit programs such as equity compensation, defined benefit and contribution plans, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. His client focus areas cover liquidity management, retirement planning, philanthropic and socially responsible investing, portfolio management, and strategies for small businesses, sports, and entertainment sectors. He is a 2008 graduate of Johnson C. Smith University with a B.A. in Communication Arts and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Husan is actively involved in his community through volunteering with organizations including the International Gathering at Beth Rapha church, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., the NAACP's AACTSO mentoring program, Junior Achievement, and local food banks and shelters. He is also a sports enthusiast with a background playing college football and follows teams such as the New York Giants, Knicks, and Yankees.

Michael Di Giaimo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including NYLIFE Securities LLC, Eagle Strategies LLC, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm focuses on non-discretionary services delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Matthew Coughlin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018, with prior roles at PNC Investments, Santander Bank, Santander Securities, and TD Ameritrade. 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Linda Godfrey is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on helping clients achieve financial freedom and peace of mind through personalized wealth management strategies. Her approach involves educating clients to understand their investments and structuring portfolios that support both accumulation during working years and income strategies in retirement. Linda specializes in areas including personal retirement planning, portfolio management, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Colgate University and professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is actively involved in Merrill Lynch Women's Exchange as President of the Northern New Jersey Chapter and is a contributing member of Phi Beta Kappa. Her community involvement includes volunteer work with the Center for Food Action, Make-A-Wish (Walk for Wishes), Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge as a foster family member, and participation in United Way's Tribute to Women in Industry program. Linda is also fluent in French and English, with personal interests that include cooking, dancing, football, gardening, hiking, scuba diving, tennis, traveling, and writing.

Richard Gaba is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2005. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationally registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and financial planning services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Adam Pena is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works with individuals, families, and business owners to simplify wealth management. He focuses on understanding clients' goals, family priorities, business interests, and legacy objectives to develop personalized strategies. His expertise includes wealth growth and preservation, retirement planning, education funding, tax-efficient strategies, and legacy planning. Adam holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the State University of New York System at Binghamton. Adam resides in Westwood, NJ, and enjoys spending time with his family, as well as participating in adventure sports, football, golfing, hiking, music, photography, running, traveling, and watching movies. He is also committed to giving back to his faith and community.

Damien Paumi is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has held roles at Avantax Investment Services and Nisivoccia LLP. Paumi serves as President of The 200 Club of Morris County, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.