Richard Niederhaus is a financial advisor at Stifel with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2014 and holds a Series 63 designation. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Steven Waxgiser is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2020 and was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-executor for his mother’s estate. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals across wealth levels, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies.

William Pretory is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Invest Financial Corporation. He is also active as Director of Planning at Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC and as a Wealth Management Advisor at Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a nationwide network of independent advisors, providing a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple program options and investment platforms, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Mark Stierman is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of Temple B'Nai Abraham and Jewish Family Services of Central New Jersey. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing guidance intended to support client decision-making.

Michael Hazen is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill, based in Succasunna, NJ, and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, ConnectOne Bank, and Capital One Bank. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Timothy Whyte is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include estate planning and tailored financial strategies.

Nicholas Zades is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities. Outside of finance, he has experience in education and the hospitality industry. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Christopher Ashton is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 2005 and is a third-generation financial advisor. Christopher and his father formed The Ashton Group to offer clients a broader array of services and focused attention. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds the Personal Investment Advisor designation. Christopher's expertise spans portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategies, college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager capable of managing personalized or defined strategies that may include individual stocks, bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies, sometimes on a discretionary basis through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Christopher holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University, where he was a four-year letter winner on the Track and Field team. Prior to his financial services career, he obtained property, casualty, life, and health insurance licenses. He lives in Tewksbury, New Jersey, with his wife and two daughters, maintaining a small farm. Christopher is an Eagle Scout and actively participates in local community and philanthropic groups. His personal interests include adventure sports, basketball, boating, camping, fishing, football, hunting, skiing, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Jarett Greben is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Graph Strategy, New York City Health and Hospitals, United Health Care, and other firms. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in JGCS Sports LLC, a business focused on selling and trading sports cards and memorabilia online. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Eugenia Grigorian is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she worked in various roles including teaching and coaching at Rising Stars Studio of Dance, where she continues as a dance coach. She also operates a personal online jewelry store on Etsy. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ted Davis is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked previously at RBC Capital Markets for 11 years before joining Stifel in 2020. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services with a focus on fee-based financial planning. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group that uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and planning analyses.

Michael Lonergan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Morristown, NJ, holding the Series 63 designation and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with MML Investors Services since 1995 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Somerset Hills Financial Services, a business focused on fixed annuities and group health. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Jarmila Stehle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously at INVEST Financial Corp for five years. Stehle is also affiliated with Affinity Federal Credit Union, where she has been involved for over two decades. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Steven Matthews is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Gerard Dimeo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2013 and previously was with Merrill from 2011 to 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates ESG criteria, with implementation supported by affiliated entities.

Rekha Trivedi is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2018 and has also worked with MassMutual since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is co-owner and partner of AAMA Consulting LLC, a marketing and brand-building business. 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, focusing on collaborative, annual client relationships and event-driven planning services.

Zachary Little is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 2018, holding roles that include Senior Portfolio Advisor. Zachary is recognized for building strong, enduring relationships with families, focusing on understanding their financial history, current situation, and future goals to support their journey toward financial freedom. Zachary's expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance from Rutgers University. Outside of his professional work, Zachary enjoys spending time with his family and engages in activities such as golf, fishing, baseball, cooking, football, hiking, pickleball, reading, and watching movies.

Jonathan Rothman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2016. His current role at UBS began in 2022. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and various capital markets services.

Stephen Locker is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously spent time at National Planning Corporation and Investacorp Advisory Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement with Lock23, LLC, a business entity related to securities trading. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives using a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Matthew Stanek is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lakeland Financial Services Agency, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, and Lakeland Bank. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary and third-party investment solutions and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.