Ryan Becker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously at Mass Mutual and Summit Asset Management. Becker attended James Madison University and has held diverse roles including positions outside finance such as with ProMethod Sport and Fitness and the Morris Plains School District. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Christopher Pareres is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Christopher completed his Bachelor's Degree at Saint John's University and also attended a non-accredited certificate program at New York University. His role involves providing financial planning and investment advisory services.

Bradford Bonner is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Short Hills, New Jersey office. He has 20 years of experience working with high net-worth individuals and institutional investors, developing investment strategies aimed at meeting both short-term needs and long-term financial goals. His approach includes using in-depth personal profiles to understand clients' financial objectives and priorities, offering advice on a range of asset classes including alternative investments. Brad graduated from Lafayette College with a bachelor's degree in Economics and a minor in English. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and began his career in the institutional equity sales and trading training program at Merrill Lynch before spending six years with Oppenheimer & Co. He serves in several community roles including Chair of the Scholarship Committee for The College Men's Club of Westfield, Executive Board Member of The Pingry School Alumni Board, Ice Hockey Trustee of the Beacon Hill Club, and is active with Camp Dudley. Outside of his professional work, Bradford enjoys golfing, playing adult ice hockey, boating, fishing, hiking, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family. He lives in Westfield, New Jersey with his wife, Alexandra, and their three children.

Michael Dunleavy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Santander Securities, LLC and Santander Bank, NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

John Grauer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Merrill, and General Nutrition Center. He serves as Vice President of a Business Networking International chapter in Charlotte, North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored 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 research.

Michael Hurley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and has concurrently been involved with Tracy Pearce Interior Design since the same year. Prior to his current role, he has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process 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.

Michael Levine is a CFP® with 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2003 to 2008. 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.

Joshua Vallejos is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at T.D. Bank N.A., TD Private Client Wealth LLC, Edward Jones, Bank of America, Merrill, and other firms. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Brett Albinson is a Wealth Management Advisor and a member of the LC & Associates, a multigenerational wealth management team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides financial guidance to a wide range of clients, helping individuals, families, executives, and business owners manage wealth through comprehensive financial planning. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Albinson earned a Bachelor's Degree from Allegheny College. His expertise spans investment consulting, retirement planning, executive compensation, tax minimization, portfolio management, education planning, small business strategies, and services for defined benefit and contribution plans. Albinson emphasizes trust as the foundation of his client relationships, prioritizing consistency, preparation, transparency, and active listening. Outside of his professional work, he is involved with community organizations including Friends of Allegheny Football and The Elizabeth Ann Albinson Memorial Foundation, and supports Toys for Tots. He enjoys golf, following sports, spending time with his wife Jessica, family, and friends, and walking his rescue dog along the Hudson River waterfront.

Linda Yu is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2025 and previously operated Linda M. Yu, CPA LLC, providing tax preparation and accounting services since 2022. Outside of advising, she owns Yu's Black Belt Institute, Inc., a business unrelated to investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management services delivered through a large network of advisors utilizing various portfolio strategies and third-party resources.

Juliana Trovato is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2011, with a prior nine-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to support client outcomes.

Christopher Hodge is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Fidelity in Morristown, NJ. His career includes long-term roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services Inc. since 2000 and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors from 2018 to 2025. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a methodology that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its roles as a commodity pool operator and adviser to multiple registered investment companies, as well as its use of algorithmic methods and AI in portfolio management.

Michael Merlo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bedminster, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 53 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Kiwanis Club in Linden, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm leverages research and analytics to provide diversified investment solutions and operates with a large network of over 14,000 financial advisors.

Marco Rita is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Somerville, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 12 years at PNC Investments and ongoing roles at Fulton Bank and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in rental real estate ownership. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through unique affiliations and specialized advisory programs.

Allan Sanford is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial industry in August 2000, following over eight years of service in the United States Army and the management of a radiology group. Allan specializes in working with clients to develop individualized asset allocation strategies aligned with their financial goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Allan holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Allan earned his high school diploma from Vernon Township High School and holds an associate’s degree from the American College of Radiology. He is a life member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Veterans of Foreign Wars and has served as an Ambassador for the Newark Regional Business Partnership and as President of the Franklin Lakes Chamber of Commerce from 2000 to 2004. Allan resides in Pittstown, New Jersey, and his personal interests include fishing, football, golfing, hiking, photography, spending time with family, and traveling.

Andrew Burkhardt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at PNC, PNC Investments, and CitiBank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Leslie Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2009, Smith worked at Citigroup Global Markets and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. from 2006 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory services to individuals and institutions, offering financial planning that incorporates structured discovery and firm-approved tools but does not include individual security recommendations in its standalone planning programs.

Paul Maletsky is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Paul works with individuals and families to understand their financial situations, risk tolerances, time horizons, and liquidity needs in order to develop aligned financial strategies. His approach combines personalized service with investment insights from Merrill and access to Bank of America banking services. Paul holds a Bachelor's degree from Lafayette College and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2013, he worked as an equity trader and held positions as an analyst and portfolio manager on Wall Street. He also spent three years as a Managing Director at a consulting firm specializing in community banking. Outside of his professional career, Paul enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling. He emphasizes understanding clients' values through one-on-one conversations to help them pursue their life goals and plan their legacies.

Matthew Kronenberg is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at City National Bank and Mandelbaum & Mandelbaum. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Frederick Sylvester is a Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. Prior to this position, he worked as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2026. Before joining Fidelity Investments, Frederick was a National Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2022. In his professional practice, Frederick focuses on understanding each client's unique situation and works to educate clients on developing goals and strategies for their personal visions of success. He emphasizes planning and collaboration to help clients identify and work toward financial goals with purpose and stability. Frederick holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional role, Frederick has interests in baseball, beach activities, football, golf, and food.