Brenda Titus is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Barclays Capital Inc., and J.P. Morgan Securities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics based on diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Enrico Bawar is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 license and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for seven years before joining Cambridge in 2022. Bawar serves as President and Board Member of the Rotary Club in Staten Island and holds board positions with several local organizations, including the Philippine Independence Committee of Staten Island and the Community Agency for Senior Citizens. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, featuring both proprietary and third-party investment strategies implemented across multiple platform arrangements.

Aleksey Olovyannikov is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Primerica Advisors, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Northeast Financial Network. Outside of finance, Olovyannikov is involved in local politics with the South Bound Brook GOP and has expressed interest in serving as an elected borough council member. He also pursues photography and assists individuals with vehicle purchases through a separate auto-assist business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Christopher Doll is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes five years at Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Fidelity in 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a charitable gift fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

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 has previously worked at Equitable Financial Life Insurance and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, he has experience with small business ventures including ownership of All American Decks LLC and Tavern 5. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

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.

Sean Lynch is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2023, following a one-year tenure at The Vanguard Group. 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.

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.

Joseph Cupoli is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Cetera Wealth Services, Fidelity Investments, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of finance, he worked at Uber Eats for two years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which includes ongoing advice and a written Recommendation Report focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

William Murphy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Securities, Cetera, Wells Fargo Clearing, and PNC Investments. 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 offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by extensive technology and a broad platform of investment strategies, overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets across more than 22,800 advisors.

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.

Fiona Cullen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, she held roles outside of finance, including positions at Java Love Coffee Roasting Company and Park West Tavern. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support customized investment solutions.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He previously operated Itani Wealth Management LLC and has managed Itani Accounting and Tax LLC for over two decades. His professional activities also include running an insurance agency and providing accounting and tax services. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach utilizing portfolios from internal and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to asset managers, and insurance product facilitation 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.

Andrew Wayne is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Chatham, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022 and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Wayne has ownership interests in several investment-related ventures, including a private investment firm and various LLCs that facilitate private investments. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm provides a broad range of planning services utilizing proprietary research and tools, with clients able to implement recommendations through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Peter Jackowitz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns JACKOWITZ GP, LLC, a merchant partnership, and serves as vice-president of a townhouse community in West Orange, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions and other niche areas. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, offering clients flexible implementation options.

Lisa La Vecchia is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as Senior Vice President and team leader of LC & Associates in the Morristown office in Florham Park, New Jersey. She leads a multigenerational team that assists families in building, protecting, and transferring their wealth to people and causes important to them. Lisa's approach centers on personalized, comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to each client's goals. With over 30 years of experience, Lisa has expertise in areas including retirement income, legacy and business succession planning, liquidity management, college education planning, family wealth management strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, and small business strategies. She draws upon the investment capabilities of Merrill and Bank of America to support clients through financial life transitions such as retirement, inheritance, or business sales. Lisa is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She holds a bachelor's degree from Bucknell University. Lisa is actively involved in her community, serving as Board Chair and Chair of the Financial Development Committee for the Greater Somerset County YMCA and previously serving on the Executive Leadership Committee of the Merrill Lynch Northern NJ Women's Exchange. She has participated in fundraising for AIDS/Lifecycle and Make-A-Wish New Jersey. Outside of work, she enjoys biking, cooking, gardening, golfing, music, reading, spending time with family, watching movies, and practicing yoga.