Brenda Titus is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Barclays Capital Inc., and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Wayne Sammartino is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients since 1989. He assists individuals and families in assessing and achieving their financial goals through comprehensive planning, asset allocation, and risk management. His areas of focus include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. A 1980 graduate of Brown University, Wayne holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He takes a holistic approach to financial advising, evaluating clients’ situations and risk tolerance to develop suitable asset allocations and portfolio strategies. He collaborates with clients’ attorneys and CPAs to implement their financial plans effectively. Wayne is also involved in the community as a youth lacrosse coach and serves on the Board of Directors for Edward Sisco Village. Additionally, he is a member of the Brown University Alumni Association. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys hiking, reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Daniel Whritenour is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Equitable Financial Life Insurance and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, he has experience in small business ownership, having operated All American Decks LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Sharon Murdock is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for Make Change for Carter, a charity focused on mental health awareness and support programs for first responders and schools. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of capital markets services through its platform.

Sean Lynch is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at The Vanguard Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting.

Robert Kane is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Kane is involved in selling fixed insurance products, including life, annuities, and long-term care insurance, through separate businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers through a multi-manager platform.

Carol Cooperman is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. She has been with Fidelity since 2019, previously serving as an Investment Consultant from 2021 to 2023 and as a Financial Representative from 2019 to 2021. Carol focuses on helping individuals and families define and work toward their financial goals. She employs a consultative approach, partnering closely with clients to understand their priorities and deliver personalized financial planning. Her goal is to provide clients with financial peace of mind by guiding them through life changes toward their objectives.

J. Ronald Lynch Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. from 2014 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Manitou Homeowners Association in Wayne, New Jersey. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining algorithmic modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Joseph Cupoli is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Cetera Wealth Services, Fidelity Investments, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of finance, he worked at Uber Eats for two years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which includes ongoing advice and a written Recommendation Report focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Bernard Kashmann is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 47 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at City National Bank and J. B. Hanauer & Co. He serves on the boards of a nonprofit camp and a synagogue, advising on operational and personnel matters. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Fiona Cullen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Outside of finance, she has been involved with Java Love Coffee Roasting Company and worked at Park West Tavern. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm utilizes a centralized due diligence process combining quantitative and qualitative research and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities through its regulatory registrations and affiliates.

Abraham Itani is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Cedar Grove, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He previously operated Itani Wealth Management LLC for seven years and has managed an accounting and tax services firm since 2001. His outside activities include ownership of a property and casualty insurance agency and ongoing tax preparation and accounting services through his LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a primarily model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Scott Mack is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007. 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 utilizes a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses based on forward-looking capital market assumptions.

Andrew Wayne is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Chatham, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2022 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. Wayne has ownership interests in multiple investment-related entities, including a private investment venture group based in New York. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a large network of advisors. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with various financial products and referral channels.

Kenneth Berk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2002, as well as at Citigroup Global Markets from 2005 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

Brandon Gioia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President and coach for the Franklin Lakes Little League Softball board. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors.

Harish Jashnani is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 14 years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations across a broad range of products, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with an advisory approach tailored to plan objectives and demographics.

Lisa La Vecchia is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as Senior Vice President and team leader of LC & Associates in the Morristown office in Florham Park, New Jersey. She leads a multigenerational team that assists families in building, protecting, and transferring their wealth to people and causes important to them. Lisa's approach centers on personalized, comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to each client's goals. With over 30 years of experience, Lisa has expertise in areas including retirement income, legacy and business succession planning, liquidity management, college education planning, family wealth management strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, and small business strategies. She draws upon the investment capabilities of Merrill and Bank of America to support clients through financial life transitions such as retirement, inheritance, or business sales. Lisa is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She holds a bachelor's degree from Bucknell University. Lisa is actively involved in her community, serving as Board Chair and Chair of the Financial Development Committee for the Greater Somerset County YMCA and previously serving on the Executive Leadership Committee of the Merrill Lynch Northern NJ Women's Exchange. She has participated in fundraising for AIDS/Lifecycle and Make-A-Wish New Jersey. Outside of work, she enjoys biking, cooking, gardening, golfing, music, reading, spending time with family, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Adam Greenstein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages an S-Corp named SERA Edgewood Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors and employs both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Elizabeth Goldsworthy is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 13 years before joining Charles Schwab in 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options. The firm integrates brokerage, custody, and advisory services with access to multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments.