Robert Competiello is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Madison, NJ, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 31 years of industry experience and joined Edward Jones in 2018. His prior roles include positions at T3 Trading Group, Maxim Group LLC, and ACS Execution Services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Edwin Ruiz is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A., and has professional experience including roles in education and in the food industry. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Dubel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at INVEST Financial Corp and has a long tenure at Affinity Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits through a wide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

David Rosoff is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2013. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2006, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Representative, and Financial Planning Consultant. His experience encompasses working with a variety of clients to address diverse wealth planning needs. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to provide comprehensive financial consulting. David emphasizes partnership with clients to navigate challenges and achieve financial planning goals for individuals and their families.

Warren King is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Capital Craft. His background also includes roles outside the financial industry, such as at Skidmore College and West Essex Regional High School. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model wealth portfolios, and third-party asset management solutions, supported by an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product sales.

Christopher Ferrone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Branchburg, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MMLIS Investors Services, MASSMUTUAL, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved with Going Gold Choreography, LLC, a non-investment business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven tools.

Rob Budziszewski is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He leads a team of financial professionals focused on aligning with clients' evolving needs, collaborating to provide clarity and assist in developing personalized, goal-based financial plans. His approach aims to inspire clients to achieve peace of mind and fulfillment through their financial goals and dreams. Rob has held several positions within Fidelity Investments, including Assistant Branch Leader and Planning Consultant in 2021 and 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Hennion & Walsh, Inc. from 2008 to 2021, serving as Associate Vice President and Investment Associate Supervisor. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Rob enjoys family activities, golf, music, pets, skiing, and traveling.

Akhileswar Patel is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a child care business. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services according to client goals and risk tolerance.

Neesha Khanna is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Credit Suisse Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank prior to her current role. She is a silent partner in a consulting business owned by her husband. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm operates with a non-discretionary program, combining institutional advisory services with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations.

Lynn Delprado Araneta is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 44 years of industry experience. She has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and spent 37 years at Signator Investors, Inc. Her other business activities include serving as a financial adviser and insurance agent, focusing on retirement, insurance, investment, and college education planning. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Francesca Neilson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Her work history includes roles at LifeCapital Partners and Axa Advisors before joining Charles Schwab in 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Andrew Jurczynski is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, he works with clients to develop strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He provides guidance on a range of matters including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. Additionally, he can connect clients with Bank of America specialists for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Andrew's areas of focus include college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Andrew earned a Bachelor's Degree from Monmouth University. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Andrew enjoys camping, fishing, football, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Kevin Meszaros is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. He also manages multiple accounting and tax firms and serves as chairman of the South Amboy Redevelopment Agency. Additionally, he is a partner in Maison De Fils of NJ, a needlepoint supplies business where he works as a photographer. 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 both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various program structures.

Michael Pimpinelli is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 34 years of industry experience, including 16 years at Metlife Securities and over a decade at MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in developing a smartphone application through an LLC he owns. 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 comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools.

Kevin Rodin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an administrator or executor of an estate and trustee of a trust for a non-family member. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, leveraging third-party programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver a range of advisory and brokerage solutions.

Joseph Mele is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Equitable Advisors since 2020, Fairleigh Dickinson University from 2018 to 2022, and Brightview from 2014 to 2018. He maintains outside insurance appointments in addition to his advisory work. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Louis Giasullo is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked in various roles including at Charles Schwab Bank, eXp Realty, and nThrive. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Michael Madden is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026, following a 10-year tenure at Raymond James & Associates. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, offering a broad range of planning services including specialized areas like business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

William Rademacher is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at NYLife Securities, LLC and Walmart. Outside of advisory work, he is also an insurance broker involved in life insurance sales through Risk and Insurance Associates. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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, and educational seminars, providing collaborative annual planning engagements that include strategies tailored to client goals.

Monika Nemeth is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and AIG Funds. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.