David Comito is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He joined Merrill in 2005 after a career as an attorney specializing in environmental compliance and litigation. David holds the designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS). He works closely with clients and their families to develop customized wealth strategies that focus on long-term goals. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, and tax minimization. David emphasizes a relationship-driven approach, prioritizing client engagement, transparent communication, and multi-generational wealth strategies. He collaborates with attorneys, accountants, and other professionals to provide fully integrated financial solutions. David earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan and a Juris Doctor degree from The American University–Washington College of Law. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys baseball, basketball, fishing, football, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Lawrence Oconnor III is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the O'Connor Owens Group. He has been working in wealth management since joining Merrill Lynch in 1975, with additional experience at PaineWebber (now UBS) before returning to Merrill Lynch in 2009. Over his career, Lawrence has held several leadership roles including Producing Manager and Branch Manager, enabling him to understand evolving opportunities in investing, wealth transfer, and charitable giving for families and their heirs. Lawrence's expertise includes coordinating with elder care attorneys, assisting clients with living arrangements, and supporting a diverse clientele such as business owners, financial professionals, physicians, retirees, and foundations. His approach involves exploring client goals and risk comfort to align investment and spending strategies, often collaborating closely with clients' accountants. He is a qualified Portfolio Advisor and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), capable of recommending individual or combined Merrill Lynch or approved third-party investment strategies. Lawrence holds a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing with a minor in Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University and an Associate's Degree from Tulane University. He has been recognized as a member of the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" in multiple years. His long-standing client relationships reflect his commitment to serving people beyond portfolios.

Oliver Kearns is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JEB Capital Partners and Stake, as well as involvement in political operations for a congressional campaign. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by the firm’s structured process and planning tools.

Scott Buchanan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Stifel with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes serving in the United States Army on active duty from 2014 to 2022 and a brief tenure at Summit Financial LLC in 2022. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Matthew Langan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes, serving clients primarily in an advisory capacity.

Douglas Sheroff is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He applies a client-focused approach to help individuals and families understand their current financial situation, define their future goals, and develop efficient strategies to achieve those objectives. His practice emphasizes the importance of personalized financial planning tailored to each client's unique needs and aspirations. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Douglas earned his Bachelor's degree from Quinnipiac University, where he studied Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional life, Douglas is active in his local community, participating in the Chamber of Commerce and supporting organizations such as the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and Musconetcong Lodge #42 F&AM. His personal interests include adventure sports, boating, cooking, golfing, skiing, and traveling.

Howard Parker is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following seven years with Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he is a singer and songwriter, performing regularly and managing his own music publishing and recording companies, with plans to donate proceeds from a forthcoming album to medical research through a nonprofit he helped found. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm‑approved tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Maximo Centeno is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. He has 21 years of industry experience and has worked at firms including Equitable Advisors and Kearny Bank. Outside of advising, he is a part-owner of CROSSREM LLC, an e-commerce platform delivering food and groceries overseas. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management services through a multi-manager platform, allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or build customized strategies.

Gregory Milazzo is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. He serves as acting trustee for a family trust. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and municipalities, providing financial planning and advisory services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Thomas Bonito is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Essex Fells, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2023 and was previously with Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 18 years. Outside of advisory work, he operates an independent insurance sales practice and provides tax preparation services through his sole proprietorships. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process with portfolio optimization tools and manages accounts across various programs including Unified Managed Accounts and third-party manager platforms.

Steven Abbruzzese is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 46 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Royal Alliance Associates in 2018, he worked for Signator Investors, Inc. for 38 years. Outside his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage and serves as Senior Vice President for Sales and Development at Acorn Financial Services. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and managed portfolios. The firm’s investment approach is model-based with portfolio optimization tools and supports discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and alternative investments.

Melissa Anton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a gymnastics official for the New Jersey High School Association during the fall high school sports season. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through employer-based financial planning agreements.

Simone Cahill is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at KPMG, LLP for five years and State Street Corp. for eleven years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Sungmin Park is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He works with affluent families, accomplished professionals, corporate executives, and successful business owners. Sungmin focuses on delivering personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client's unique financial situation and goals, incorporating planning-based approaches, asset allocation, risk management, and ongoing portfolio reviews. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, corporate executive services, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, investment strategy for individuals and corporations, tax minimization, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Sungmin holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University. He is committed to building long-term client relationships grounded in trust, integrity, and quality service. Outside of his professional work, Sungmin enjoys fishing, football, golfing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling. He emphasizes accessibility, knowledge, and experience as core to his client relationships and strives to help clients make informed financial decisions throughout their lives.

Robert Petrocine is an advisor at LPL Enterprise with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Equitable Advisors, Morgan Stanley, and Ameriprise Financial Services. He serves on the membership committee of Glenridge Country Club and acts as an independent agent for fixed insurance products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Joseph Modero is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services and served as a self-employed consultant before joining Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, where he worked for six years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, delivering services through discrete planning engagements.

Patrick Garcia is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, previously spending a year at Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advisory, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and owns PCK Group, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Raywattie Persaud is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and forward-looking capital market analysis.

Amy Herrera is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she assists clients using comprehensive planning tools to support them through various life events. She focuses on understanding what is important to her clients and their families to provide tailored support. Her professional experience includes roles as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, as well as serving as a Relationship Banker and Brokerage Associate, and previously as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo Bank. These positions have contributed to her expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Amy enjoys family activities, exploring food, social events with friends, movies, spending time with pets, and reading.

Jacob Giannelli is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cheetah Clean and Dunham's Sporting Goods. Prior to his advisory career, he spent six years at Western Kentucky University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial and capital markets solutions.