Pai Su Kang is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2022. Prior to this, Kang worked at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc. for nine years and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company for ten years. Kang also serves as president of American Financial Alliance, Inc., a firm specializing in qualified plan design, employee benefit programs, and insurance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Eric Hado is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Short Hills, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

William Daniel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Somerset, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chief Ministry Officer for Hospital Ministries International, overseeing charitable work in India. 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 employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Cheng Ji is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Cheng worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Jnz Capital. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolio programs, combining advisory services with brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

James Schubert is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of investment and advisory services through its expansive platform.

Jason Mancivalano is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and TD Private Client Wealth LLC. His other business activity includes serving as power of attorney for a family member's finances. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm offers non-discretionary services with an ESG eligibility framework, focusing on funds and strategies approved through its internal review processes.

Nicholas Pontoriero is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco Private Ledger since 2006. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Nicholas Barbato is currently a Market Leader at Fidelity Investments, overseeing a team of leaders who support associates in delivering wealth planning services to clients. He has held his current position since 2022. His experience at Fidelity Investments spans multiple roles since 2006, including VP Market Leader, VP Branch Office Manager, Regional Planning Consultant, Private Client VP Senior Account Executive, Account Executive, Investor Center Financial Planning Consultant, Investment Representative, and Financial Representative. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Securian Financial Services, Inc and WS Griffith Securities, Inc in 2004. Throughout his career, Nicholas has been involved in various aspects of financial advising and planning, accumulating extensive experience in wealth management and client services within the financial industry.

Brittany Ganter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Short Hills, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2017 and with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. 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.

John Decotiis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Short Hills, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2011. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Peter Donchez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Dave Lalla is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple investment strategies.

Joanna Pellecchia is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Mark Wittkamp is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., where he has worked for one year. Prior to this, he was employed at Citigroup for eight years and attended Fordham University. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach includes quantitative asset-allocation modeling, manager due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework to guide fund recommendations.

Yanis Uribe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a part-time Uber driver. 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 services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Christopher Ashton is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 2005 and is a third-generation financial advisor. Christopher and his father formed The Ashton Group to offer clients a broader array of services and focused attention. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds the Personal Investment Advisor designation. Christopher's expertise spans portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategies, college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager capable of managing personalized or defined strategies that may include individual stocks, bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies, sometimes on a discretionary basis through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Christopher holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University, where he was a four-year letter winner on the Track and Field team. Prior to his financial services career, he obtained property, casualty, life, and health insurance licenses. He lives in Tewksbury, New Jersey, with his wife and two daughters, maintaining a small farm. Christopher is an Eagle Scout and actively participates in local community and philanthropic groups. His personal interests include adventure sports, basketball, boating, camping, fishing, football, hunting, skiing, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Stephen Walker Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Somerville, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he owns WX3 Practice Management, a business focused on practice management services. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Eugenia Grigorian is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, she has worked in various roles including as a dance coach at Rising Stars Studio of Dance and operates a personal online jewelry store on Etsy. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers specialized retirement income planning services that include written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Sayther is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 and has been involved with CSC Thoughtbirds since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns rental properties in Lake Como, New Jersey. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, using an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, in its investment offerings.

Ryan Aiello is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.