Runa Kutty is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in a goals-based approach to wealth management, working closely with clients to understand their family dynamics, financial situations, and priorities. Using this foundation, she develops personalized, flexible financial strategies that adapt to evolving client needs and market conditions. Runa leverages the extensive global resources of Bank of America to support her clients in areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. Runa holds a Bachelor's Degree from Columbia International University and earned her MBA from Duke University, The Fuqua School of Business, with concentrations in Investment Finance and Corporate Finance. She is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is fluent in English and Spanish. Beyond her professional work, Runa serves on the board of Friends of Runa Simi, a non-profit organization, and supports charities focused on art, education, and community development.

Kellen Hardy is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services. He holds the Series 66 credential and has been associated with MML Investors Services, LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Hardy is an independent insurance agent involved in the sales and service of life insurance, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MML Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser under MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through structured, collaborative relationships.

George Rinehart is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors LLC and Kemper Sports. Outside of his financial career, he has experience working at Seton Hall University and in the hospitality sector. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using advanced software tools, along with specialized programs such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning services.

Mohamad Halabi is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a position he has held since 2007. He specializes in creating customized financial strategies tailored to individuals, families, and businesses, focusing on portfolio analysis, investment management, corporate retirement plans, and retirement planning utilizing various account types such as 401(k)s, IRAs, Roth IRAs, and others. His practice also addresses small business needs, estate planning, life insurance, liability management, real estate financing through Bank of America, and college planning strategies including ESAs and 529 plans. Mohamad partners with industry professionals to ensure precise and effective financial solutions for his clients. Mohamad holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, certified by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and maintains his NMLS license (#781031). Fluent in English and Arabic, Mohamad's client focus includes investment consulting for defined contribution and defined benefit plans, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, and retirement income strategies. Residing in Somerset County, New Jersey, Mohamad is the brother of four sisters and married in 2020. He dedicates time to community involvement through volunteer work and balances his professional life with personal interests such as biking, bowling, chess, hiking, photography, running, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with family.

James Dambrosio is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Cetera since 2019, he worked at Foresters Financial Services and serves as president and board member of the Cedar Hill Club. He also has experience as an emergency 911 dispatcher and has been affiliated with the Union County Police Department since 2013. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Ted Beal Jr. is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including time at AXA Advisors. He serves as a board member of the MOESC Foundation, which raises funds to support autism initiatives in local school districts. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan support, and asset management services to individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing third-party asset managers and LPL programs to tailor advisory solutions based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Mithilesh Pimpariya is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Red Bank, NJ. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and PNC Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive owner of an e-commerce business selling household products on Amazon. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Lee Quenault is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he oversees design and sales direction for Quenault LLC, an online retailer specializing in custom platform tennis and pickleball covers. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research, discretionary portfolio management, and a range of capital markets and fiduciary services.

Brett Bernstein is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Acutis Diagnostics, and Rutgers Business School. 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 to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

Jack Conway is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2023. Prior to his current role, he held positions at Mutual of America Financial Group, Dick's Sporting Goods, and was affiliated with George Washington University. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Timothy McGowan is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He assists clients by providing personalized advice, investment guidance, and financial planning aimed at helping individuals and families pursue their short- and long-term financial goals. His expertise includes education planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and retirement income. Timothy is a registered Financial Advisor and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from James Madison University. His professional approach emphasizes building lasting relationships and understanding each client's unique situation to provide ongoing advice and guidance that adapts to changing needs. Outside of his professional work, Timothy is involved in community activities such as "America's Grow-A-Row | Help Feed The Hungry." His personal interests include baseball, basketball, cooking, football, golfing, ice hockey, photography, traveling, volleyball, and watching movies.

Hemal Parikh is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016 and previously spent 14 years with Metlife Financial Services. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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, delivering collaborative, goal-based advice using proprietary software tools.

David Gallello is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2013, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its systematic investment approach, regulatory registrations, and advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Hasnain Mir is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Mir Group. Since launching his Merrill career in 2005, Hasnain has developed integrated financial strategies and portfolios primarily for business owners, focusing on defined benefit and defined contribution plans. He works closely with plan sponsors, their families, and employees to provide education on plan specifics and investment choices. Hasnain also facilitates clients’ access to banking services including cash management, debt consolidation, and lending solutions through Bank of America, N.A. Hasnain’s client base includes self-made entrepreneurs, medical and legal professionals, corporate executives, and multi-generational families across New Jersey and 15 additional states. His expertise covers a range of financial planning areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and small business strategies. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at Middlesex County. Outside of his professional role, Hasnain is an avid golfer, cyclist, and fitness enthusiast residing in Somerset, New Jersey with his wife. He and The Mir Group engage in pro bono work and support various charitable organizations as part of their commitment to giving back to the community.

Debra Shipps is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has been with Merrill since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the Fundraising Chair for Boy Scouts Pack 140 and is the Mayor of Knowlton Township, New Jersey. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ronald Kovac is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and integrating planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Thomas Capozzi is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 credential. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026 and has prior experience at several organizations, including Raider's Walk and Castrol. His background also includes roles during his time at Texas Tech and other part-time positions. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, and it operates through program sponsors and third-party managers to provide both advisory and brokerage solutions.

Alan Brum is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Ameriprise, Kestra Investment Services, and TD Ameritrade. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Rickie Santana is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in North Bergen, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2015. Outside of advising, Santana is involved in independent insurance brokering with several providers including Horizon BlueCross BlueShield and Metlife. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated consulting team to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement advice.

John Garretson is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked at Ic Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center. Outside of advising, he owns a business focused on college financial aid. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services.