Christopher Bergman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Signature Financial Group, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and Madison Trust. He is based in Madison, New Jersey. 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 large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

David Allegra is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a PFS™ designation and Series 63 license, and has 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2016 and has operated his CPA practice since 1992. Allegra also serves as an independent insurance agent and owns a CPA and tax preparation business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement-plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a mix of proprietary models and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Mucahit Esenyurt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Jersey City, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has seven years of industry experience, including eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing and thirteen years with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Elizabeth Padewski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Money at Work, LLC. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Paul Morse Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at ADP for several years. He is also involved with Heritage Investment Partners, LLP, an investment-related business. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Lozowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 1980, also working at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. He serves as a committee member of the Polish University Club of New Jersey, a nonprofit organization that promotes Polish culture and awards scholarships. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patrick Woodward is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 28 years of industry experience, including 19 years at Metlife Securities and over a decade with MassMutual and its investment services affiliate. Woodward is also a partner at Optimum Financial and serves as a group health insurance agent. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as collaborative, annual relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Mark Baccaglini is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Morristown Area Little League, where he helps organize and coordinate baseball and softball programs for local youth. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, estate, tax, and special needs planning without including implementation. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and separates planning services from managed-account programs.

David Lambert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2008 and was previously with Valley National Advisers Inc for five years. Outside of his advisory role, Lambert works as a technical editor for Wiley & Sons. 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 range of financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies with access to advanced operational and research tools.

Austin Joyal is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the Joyal-Ferraro Group in 2013 and focuses on helping clients connect all aspects of their financial lives to prioritize and pursue important goals such as education funding, retirement planning, healthcare cost management, and wealth transfer to younger generations. His client focus areas include corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Austin holds a Bachelor's Degree from Villanova University and a High School Diploma from Rutgers Preparatory School. He has earned multiple professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He also holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. Outside of his professional work, Austin is involved with Special Olympics Pennsylvania. He enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, football, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, scuba diving, skiing, and spending time with his family and traveling.

Louis Ferraro is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined The Joyal Group in 2014 and brings a background in banking, investments, and retirement products to his role. Louis works with a range of clients including business owners, senior executives, professionals, and individuals who have inherited assets, offering customized wealth management strategies. With 19 years of experience at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Louis assists clients in pursuing their objectives through discretionary management of custom investment strategies, selection from Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. His expertise extends to retirement and 401(k) planning, small business strategies, and holistic wealth management. Louis emphasizes a team effort in wealth management and engages in detailed discovery processes to optimize asset allocations. Louis holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Rider University. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His personal interests include baseball, football, ice hockey, reading, scuba diving, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Jerryann Gober is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in publishing and recreation through projects focused on guided meditations, including "Mindful Unapologetically: Guided Meditations for Black Women Discovering Rest." Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment models.

Gary Zampella is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2022, and previously spent ten years with TD Bank, N.A. and TD Private Client Wealth LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Gerald Debenedictis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at M&T Securities, Capital One Financial Advisors, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Chase Investment Services Corp., and BNY Investment Center Inc. He has been with LPL Financial since 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of over 22,800 advisors and extensive operational tools.

Marky Picard is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2005. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties with a diversification-focused investment approach.

Joseph Giaimo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Fedway Associates and the Rutgers University Foundation. Giaimo is employed by both J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Bank, enabling him to offer a range of bank products and services in addition to securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized manager due diligence. The firm delivers non-discretionary advice through a selective group of Wealth Advisors and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Douglas Osher is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. He also owns Essex Wealth Partners LLC, a financial services business based in Verona, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, and specialized planning areas. The firm uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients choosing how to implement them through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Darren Lange is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019. Prior to that, he spent over two decades at TD Ameritrade in various roles. 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 its Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Alexandre Gomes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Edward Jones, PNC Investments LLC, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering discretionary plan-level investment management options.

Eileen Kain is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, M.S. Howells & Co, and Montgomery Wealth Management. She is also involved with 1792 Wealth Advisors, where she contributes to investment research and portfolio management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client goals, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.