Mahi Haider is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held positions at LPL Enterprise LLC and has experience in retail and information technology roles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Sidharth Chadha is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments as a Relationship Manager from 2022 to 2023 and as a Financial Representative from 2020 to 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, Sidharth was a Client Solutions Consultant at Vanguard from 2018 to 2020. Sidharth focuses on building and deepening strong relationships with clients to understand their unique needs, which allows him to assist clients in pursuing their financial goals. His approach involves gaining a thorough understanding of each client's distinct backgrounds, situations, and motivations to work together towards financial peace of mind and comfort. Outside of his professional role, Sidharth has personal interests that include fitness, spending time at the lake, movies, reading, and theater.

John Ahart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools, serving clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

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.

Steven Zacharczyk is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2015. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Brennen Gerhart is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Equitable Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Ceros Financial Services, AtCap Partners, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Gerhart Enterprises LLC, an entity established to manage business expenses. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of third-party advisory models and offers services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, focusing on personalized risk assessment and matching clients with appropriate investment solutions.

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.

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.

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.

Kristen Auriemma is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2024, she held positions at institutions including Steven's Institute of Technology and Landmark Properties. Outside of finance, her background includes work in the food service sector with The Empanada Shop and FM Cafe. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach integrates client risk assessment with program models and discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

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.

Gavin Barr is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on simplifying the complexities of wealth management by crafting personalized, goals-based strategies that consider clients' risk preferences, liquidity needs, and timelines. His work emphasizes asset diversification and comprehensive wealth planning to help clients navigate their financial journeys with confidence. Gavin's expertise includes employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Lehigh University and holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Originally from Philadelphia, Gavin now resides in New York City. His personal interests include basketball, skiing, surfing, boxing, chess, cooking, football, music, reading, and watching movies. He is involved with community organizations such as Rescue City and The Humane Society of New York.

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.

Daniel Montalvo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Hackensack, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior employment includes ten years at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2026. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a structured, non-discretionary program.

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.