Meghna Shah is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. She is a co-owner of an outside family investment business in New Jersey. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Douglas Frew is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for eight years before joining LPL Financial. He is also involved in Frew Wealth Management LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and a variety of model portfolios and research resources.

Thomas Mc Cafferty is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2011 and concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Lauren Porter is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fair Haven, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Paul Schmidt is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 35 years of experience in financial advising, helping individuals and businesses plan and achieve their financial goals. Paul's expertise spans managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Nyack College and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Paul follows a personalized approach to portfolio management, emphasizing availability and support for clients during both challenging and prosperous times. Beyond his professional role, he is involved in coaching the golf teams at McKee Staten Island Technical High School. Paul lives in Staten Island, NY, with his wife Wendy, and they have two daughters working in accounting and finance. His personal interests include antiquing, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Otto Arias Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to that, he spent nine years at BNY Mellon Capital Markets and 26 years at The Bank of New York Mellon. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Melissa Dodson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Dodson holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and market outcome models.

Thomas Honan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Allied Wealth Partners and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Outside of finance, he has been involved in a catering business making and serving pizza. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Tracy Nolen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers tailored financial planning and utilizes structured processes and planning tools to support client outcomes while generally acting in an advisory capacity.

Louis Monaco Jr. is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2024, following an 18-year tenure at Royal Alliance Associates and 16 years at Investment Advisors Asset Management, LLC. Monaco serves as a trustee for St. Joseph's Church in Bridge, NJ. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations, through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and incorporating research from multiple sources.

Nicholas Benevento is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and with Cetera since 2024. Benevento serves as secretary of the Walter K. Doyle Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser providing services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts with a range of portfolio management and financial planning options.

Samuel Mangiapane III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and National Securities Corporation. Outside of financial services, he is a partner in a power washing business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers.

Stephanie Malewski is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. She joined Merrill Lynch in 2013 and focuses on helping individuals, families, and businesses develop personalized financial strategies. Her services include retirement planning, investment management, and guiding clients through significant life transitions. Stephanie's professional background includes roles in financial analysis and strategic planning as a business manager and analyst, equipping her with skills in opportunity evaluation and risk management. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification, maintains Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA registrations, and is licensed in New Jersey and Florida for Life and Health Insurance. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude with Honors, from Fordham University and attended the Hartt School of Music. Outside of her advisory role, Stephanie is engaged in community initiatives supporting individuals with special needs, inclusion, environmental sustainability, and the arts. She is involved with organizations such as the Arc of Monmouth, Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Project, and Count Basie Education Outreach - Basie Awards.

Richard Cieri is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Edison, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1996, and previously was associated with Burton Cieri Delsordi & Co. for 49 years. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in sales of investment-related products and receives compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors and employs model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by custodial and trade execution services.

Michele Madsen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, Michele is a notary public. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Joseph Hutchinson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, serving clients for over a decade before joining LPL Financial in 2022. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Thomas Acerra Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual for eight years. Acerra is involved in multiple business entities related to insurance and consulting. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Darshi Jayawardena is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank since 2017, following 17 years at PNC Financial Services Group and PNC Investments. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory 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.

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.

James Dambrosio is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Cetera since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Dambrosio serves as president and board member of the Cedar Hill Club and works part-time as an emergency 911 dispatcher. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.