Nicholas Popolo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Mass Mutual Insurance, among other roles. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Birch Tax Service and serves as chair of the Richmond County Democratic Committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various program structures and third-party managers.

Robert Nigro is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a youth coach for the Point Pleasant Pirates Youth Football and Cheer organization. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, providing both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Beth Theis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Merrill Lynch since 2014, with prior experience at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank dating back to 2012. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Parrella is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Invest Financial Corp. and Sun National Bank. He is also involved in the sale of health, dental, vision, medical malpractice, and disability insurance through Emerson Reid. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to various program structures and third-party managers.

Leandro Da Costa is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and has recently begun his career in the industry. His prior work experience includes roles at Bank of America, Amazon, FedEx, Provident Bank, and Staples. Merrill, together 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.

Matthew Delpriore is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017. He previously worked at MetLife Securities from 2005 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales focused on life, disability, and fixed annuities. MassMutual 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, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and delivers written recommendations without investment discretion as part of the planning process.

Michael Principato is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. He is based in Staten Island, NY. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

John Fidura is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2019 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2016, and previously at UBS Financial Services from 2014 to 2019. He serves as a founding board member of Patricia's Fund Inc., a nonprofit charitable organization. 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 operates a large-scale, integrated client relationship model combining non-discretionary advisory services with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investment offerings.

Justin Marrugo is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding the Series 66 designation and currently based in Holmdel, NJ. He began his career with LPL Enterprise in 2025 and has prior experience teaching at Kean University and Union County College. Outside of finance, he has been involved in operating Pompeii Pizzeria since 2021. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering services through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm provides access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and a variety of financial products, supported by an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with insurance and lending solutions.

Genevieve Manderville is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, Pruco Securities LLC, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in community and nonprofit activities, serving as Co-Chair/District Leader of the South Orange Democratic Committee, coaching women transitioning from corporate careers through The Pearl Pathway of Wellness, and sitting on the board of Civic Story, a nonprofit focused on sustainability education. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charities, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs through both advisory and brokerage channels.

Christine Healy is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has worked in the financial services industry since 2000 and joined Merrill in 2004. Christine’s practice focuses on assisting individuals navigating various stages of divorce, offering expertise in financial analysis related to divorce settlements and post-divorce financial planning. She leverages a broad network of specialists within Merrill to help clients explore comprehensive strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. Christine holds multiple professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her prior experience includes roles on the High Yield Institutional Sales Desk, Institutional Structured Investments Desk, and Portfolio Strategies Desk, where she gained extensive knowledge of investment strategies and products across asset classes. She graduated from Lehigh University with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Psychology. Residing in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, Christine lives with her husband, daughter, and two sons. She dedicates time to community involvement as a board member of Ridge Youth Sports Inc. (RYSI) and volunteers through the Creating Better Money Habits program offered by her firm. Christine’s client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and values-based investing.

Allison Thoms is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank for 15 years. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Chin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following three years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an administrator for his father's estate. 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 investment 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.

Stuart Saules is a Financial Advisor with The Carle Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized, full-service wealth management plans aimed at helping them take control of their financial lives. Stuart embraces a team approach, leveraging the combined experience of his colleagues and the resources of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to provide comprehensive financial guidance. Stuart’s expertise includes retirement planning, education funding, tax-efficient strategies, and estate planning considerations. His approach centers on understanding clients’ unique goals and priorities—whether personal, familial, or business-related—and creating strategies tailored to those needs. He helps families and businesses build financial confidence for generations by formulating focused, risk-appropriate long-term plans that evolve with changing market conditions and client circumstances. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Western Michigan University. Outside of his professional role, Stuart enjoys boating, fishing, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, pickleball, reading, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Adrian Schwartz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at TD Ameritrade before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Adrian is a partner in New Jersey Snow Tours, a recreational business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment models to support its financial planning process.

Richard Boyle is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and New York Life. He has also worked in education at Rowan University and Penn State University. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Fred Jaramillo is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019 and previously spent three years at Morgan Stanley. Jaramillo is a 50% owner of MRFJ Capital Corp and serves as a trustee for the company’s related 401(k) plans. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with flexible implementation options through brokerage or advisory programs.

Griffin Kick is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023, he held positions at New York Life Insurance Company and Legend Biotech, and worked at the University of Delaware from 2019 to 2023. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning, brokerage, insurance distribution, and third-party asset management services, operating as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Jeffrey Jimenez is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2025. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Representative at the same firm from 2023 to 2025. In his current position, Jeffrey focuses on empowering clients to make informed financial decisions that align with their individual goals. He emphasizes building strong client relationships and collaborates with clients to design personalized investment strategies. Jeffrey's professional experience centers on providing trusted guidance and tailored financial planning. Outside of his work, he engages in family activities, fitness, social events with friends, movies, and parenthood.

Pietro Ruggeri is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance since 2019, and previously held roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, Ruggeri is involved in insurance through Gryphon Assurance and manages Ruggeri Financial Group LLC. MassMutual 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 with a structured approach that includes collaborative planning and use of firm-approved analytical tools.