Jay Fields is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over three decades of experience in the financial services industry. Since joining Merrill Lynch in June 2010, he has focused on implementing a goals-based wealth management process that integrates global resources and current web technology. Jay works closely with clients to simplify their financial lives by identifying and prioritizing their goals, including estate planning, education funding, tax strategies, wealth transfer, and retirement income. He emphasizes a comprehensive approach that considers both sides of a client’s balance sheet and offers access to specialized lending resources to support clients' overall financial strategies. Jay began his career in 1983 with Prudential Securities as a computer systems technologist and later contributed to the development of computerized portfolio trading systems at JP Morgan & First Boston. In 1992, he transitioned to a Financial Consultant role at Lehman Brothers and gained portfolio management certification in 1994 with Smith Barney's Portfolio Management Group. His professional credentials include the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Jay holds a Bachelor's Degree from CUNY Brooklyn College. In addition to his professional work, Jay is engaged in community service, serving as President of Congregation B'nai Israel in Manalapan, NJ, and volunteering with Special Strides to support handicapped children. He resides in Monmouth County with his wife, Michelle, and has two adult children. His personal interests include biking, photography, and watching movies.

Marjorie Santoliquido is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been a financial advisor since 2014 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2017. Prior to this, Marjorie gained extensive experience in the financial services industry through roles at Morgan Stanley, Lehman Brothers, and Barclays Capital, specializing in fixed income markets and personal wealth management. Marjorie holds a Bachelor's degree from the State University of New York system and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Her expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income planning, and tax minimization. In addition to her professional work, Marjorie is involved in community service as a board member of the Ramapo Bergen Animal Refuge. She resides in Ridgewood, New Jersey, where she enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, golfing, and volunteering in support of animal welfare.