Roberto Roffo is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience in the financial markets. He began his career at Merrill and has developed and managed a wide range of funds and investment strategies across multiple asset classes and market environments. Roberto has served as a market commentator and lecturer, authoring numerous white papers and being featured in financial media outlets such as Bloomberg, The Bond Buyer, TheStreet.com, Debtwire, and Reuters. He holds bachelor's degrees in Economics and English from the University of Massachusetts and maintains FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Beyond his professional commitments, Roberto is involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. His areas of client focus include family wealth management, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income.

Sean Stodart is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 13 years of industry experience. He has held roles at MassMutual Insurance Company, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services, McAdam LLC, and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an insurance agent focusing on life, fixed annuities, disability, and long-term care products. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative planning processes and firm-approved analytical tools.

Brandon Coene is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and Wells Fargo in various roles since 2013. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services supported by a large-scale, integrated operational platform.

Barbara Correra Ditoro is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2000. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Hittner is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their short- and long-term financial goals and helps build customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. Prior to his current position, Michael served as a financial advisor at Merrill from 2011 to 2022. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his expertise in financial consulting and advising. Michael emphasizes forming strong relationships with his clients and their families, maintaining a deep level of trust, reliability, and competency throughout his professional practice.

Joseph Moliterno is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013, including the period when it operated as Axa Advisors LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a mix of proprietary and third-party advisory programs to deliver its services.

Francis Gallagher Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Woodbury Financial Services for 19 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Kenwood Stables, a thoroughbred horse racing enterprise. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services across multiple platforms that include financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools.

Attilio Guarino Jr. is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 66 credentials and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior roles include working at IBEX Wealth Management and serving at the College of Staten Island. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Ava's Kitchen and Bar for over a decade. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm employs various advisory models and offers ERISA fiduciary services, delivering both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Paul Stappas is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 47 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1992 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1991. He holds a Series 63 designation and owns a bookkeeping services business that provides referrals and general management. MassMutual Investors Services operates as 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, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Nicholas Chopey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at AXA Advisors LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

James Swanton is a CFP® certificant with 10 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Clinton BNI networking group in Clinton, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Elizabeth Coronato is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2011. The firm, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. Merrill offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lauren Bollinger is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2018, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC. She serves as a Finance and Investment Committee Member at the First Congregational Church of Westfield. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, combining technology and specialized advisory programs.

Claudine Pinho is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2009. In addition to her advisory role, she is commissioned as a notary public. 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 client plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and financial planning solutions.

Dharav Vyas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2009. 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.

Christopher Mazza is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at UBS and Oppenheimer & Co. Prior to his financial advisory career, he was involved in managing Griff's Place Sports Bar for seven years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools including Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Dominick Salvatore is a financial advisor at OSAIC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at Merrill, Northeast Wealth Planners, and Bank of America. Outside of finance, he has experience working in education at Rider University and Rowan College at Burlington County, and previously had a role with De Lorenzo’s Tomato Pies of Bucks County, LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical and risk management tools.

Hui Corona is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing wealth management solutions tailored to affluent clients and families. She holds professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Hui focuses on helping business leaders develop strategies for tax minimization, asset monetization and protection, growth maximization, and wealth transfer. Her expertise includes guiding business owners through exit planning, from maximizing business value to ensuring smooth transitions. Hui takes a client-centric approach by understanding individual goals and providing advice on investing, retirement planning, and financial preparedness. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of International Business and Economics, an MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and completed an accredited certificate program at Yale School of Management. Hui communicates fluently in English and Chinese.

Manish Kakkar is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in East Brunswick, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in United Healthcare’s dental and health insurance business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs, utilizing a range of third-party advisory platforms and proprietary funds.

Bellaria Jimenez is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. She has worked with Metropolitan Life Insurance, MetLife Securities, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a homesteader farm stand selling agricultural goods and farm crafts. Mass Mutual 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, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.