Howard Genden is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, North Ridge Securities Corp., and American Portfolios Financial Services. He is also involved in insurance sales and owns Pace Financial Services and POHS Institute. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets through a large network of advisors.

Aldo Pizzoli is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and the Hospital for Special Surgery. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in computer consulting and tax preparation through ACP Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning options. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies across multiple program structures.

Douglas Posluszny is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2006 and has worked at Bergen Community College since 1993. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Rene Delgrosso is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and Primerica Advisors since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Pushing Up People, Inc., a business formed for Primerica purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Bernard Fasciano is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014 and operates a separate licensed private detective business. Fasciano is involved with Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County as an advisory committee member and volunteers for the Bay Head Shores Property Owners Association in New Jersey. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Jesse Newman is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC, InvestorFlow, Intralinks, and ATSG. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Joshua Underwood is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., and Citigroup Global Markets. 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.

Joseph Rass is an adviser with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry for less than one year. His prior experience includes roles at Northern Advisory Group and New Jersey Institute of Technology, as well as positions in education at multiple schools. 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, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Leonel Hernandez Navarro is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, TD Bank, UPS, and Five Guys. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Manoda Chauhan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Chauhan serves on the Board of Directors for Willowcreek Home Owners and is Vice President and a Board Member of 7 Cross Meadows in Fair Lawn, NJ. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its retirement planning approach.

Vito Uva is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1984 and transitioned to LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Robert Descherer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent specializing in individual and group life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing 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 programs including wrap accounts, money-manager options, and educational seminars.

Frank Gonnella is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Ameriprise in Randolph, NJ, having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Orange/West Orange Chapter of UNICO National and is a board member of the Alberto Institute for Italian Studies. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Jayson Decandia is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, with prior experience at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent and serves as a financial adviser for life settlements. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 offers a range of programs including money-manager options and educational seminars.

Mark Milano is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience running Milano Financial Services, where he provides accounting, tax preparation, consulting, and research services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Laura Ingraffea is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2005 and also operates as a CPA with over 40 years in accounting and tax services. Outside of her financial career, she serves as a volunteer emergency medical technician and treasurer for an EMS organization. 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 a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Lydia Kotevski is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999, focusing on a client-centered approach that combines personalized financial guidance with the investment resources and banking convenience of Bank of America. Lydia and her team apply their extensive experience to managing client portfolios, aiming to meet long-term financial goals while minimizing risk and preserving capital through market fluctuations. Lydia holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned her high school diploma from Garfield High School. Beyond her professional work, Lydia is involved with the National Down Syndrome Society and works closely with families of children with disabilities. She is also active in the theatre and fashion communities. Lydia is a mother of three children and grandmother to three grandchildren.

Charles Marisca is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked in various roles at Provident Mutual, New England Securities, Metlife Securities Inc., and Mass Mutual Investors Services. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent selling dental, group disability, life, accident, health, long-term care, Medicare-related, and group health insurance products. 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning engagements that use firm-approved analytic tools and provide written recommendations.

Mark Newman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in JP Newms Capital, LP, an investment and finance-related business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both retail and institutional investment services.

Robert Hermansen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he serves in municipal government roles in Emerson and Wanaque, New Jersey. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers various investment programs and uses a range of portfolio strategies supported by research and technology.