Judith Lee is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where she leads a comprehensive wealth management practice. She has been recognized multiple times by Forbes, including listings as a Best-in-State Wealth Advisor from 2019 through 2026 and America's Top Women Wealth Advisors in recent years. Judith's work focuses on collaborating with clients to develop tailored financial strategies that address wealth growth, retirement income, mortgage and lending needs, and estate planning. She has a particular interest in supporting women navigating life transitions such as retirement, divorce, caregiving, widowhood, and inheritance. Judith holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Hofstra University and has earned several professional certifications, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She serves as the National Chair of the Merrill Women's Exchange and is active in community organizations such as the Greater Somerset YMCA and the New Jersey Orators, where she formerly coached the New Brunswick chapter. Outside of her professional activities, Judith enjoys cooking, dancing, golfing, swimming, and traveling. She values learning about different cultures, cuisines, and customs through her travels. Judith resides in New Jersey.

Joshua Cohen is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Bridgewater, New Jersey branch office. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2005 and has more than a decade of experience providing tailored investment guidance. In his role, Joshua serves as a qualified Portfolio Manager, offering both traditional advice and actively managing personalized or defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. He is also involved in managing clients’ portfolios on a discretionary basis through the Firm's Investment Advisory Program. Joshua’s expertise spans a variety of client focus areas including college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Muhlenberg College, graduating with honors. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Joshua is a member of the Jewish Community Center Board. He resides in Bridgewater, NJ with his wife and three children. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, biking, chess, gardening, hiking, ice skating, skiing, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Samuel Pasquale is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Osiac Wealth, Inc and New Century Financial Group, LLC. He also serves as president of Far Hills Financial Group, a corporation engaged in soliciting and servicing group and individual insurance products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers access to third-party asset managers and wrap programs.

Rajpreet Saran is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides individualized financial planning and investment advice, focusing on helping clients pursue their unique financial goals through carefully tailored strategies. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, portfolio management, and small business strategies. Rajpreet holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach to wealth management views it as an art dedicated to assisting individuals and families in realizing their visions for the future and achieving financial well-being. Outside of his professional role, Rajpreet enjoys playing tennis and pickleball and spending time with his family. His personal philosophy centers on uncovering what matters most to clients and their families in order to create meaningful financial plans aligned with their values and aspirations.

Maria Christodoulou is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies to meet the diverse financial goals of her clients. Her approach focuses on full understanding of clients' financial priorities and leveraging resources from Merrill and Bank of America to offer comprehensive investment and banking solutions. With more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Maria works closely with high-net-worth individuals and families. She develops customized investment strategies and financial plans that encompass asset allocation, retirement income, tax minimization, and estate planning. Her areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as retirement and small business strategies. Maria holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is multilingual, fluent in French, Greek, and English. Dedicated to community involvement, Maria mentors youth and participates with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity. In her personal time, she enjoys gardening, painting, and writing.

Pierce Hyldahl is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Annandale, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Robert Half and Ramapo College of New Jersey. He has been involved with the YMCA for six years. Equitable Advisors serves individuals ranging from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

William Daniel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Daniel serves as Chief Ministry Officer for Hospital Ministries International, overseeing charitable work in India. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes client information gathering and risk assessment to match clients with advisory models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

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.

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.

Stephen Walker Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1995. In addition to his advisory role, he owns WX3 Practice Management, a practice management business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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.

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.

Brandon Leung is currently the Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to assisting clients in achieving their financial goals and ensuring peace of mind. In this role, he emphasizes a collaborative approach, working closely with clients and their families to develop personalized wealth management plans. Brandon's professional experience spans various roles within the financial services industry. Prior to his current position, he served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2025. His background also includes positions as an Insurance Advisor at The Fortis Agency LLC, Founder and Managing Partner of Invictus Financial Partners LLC, Internal Advisor Consultant at New York Life Investment Management LLC, Financial Consultant at JPMorgan Chase, and Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Brandon has interests that include food, football, social events, movies, pets, and volunteering.

Stephen Croghan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC since 1993 and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the North Hunterdon Rotary Club. He is also the owner of Three Bridges Wealth Advisors LLC, a financial planning and investment firm. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Meghan Casey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Milford, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate management through River Rock Management LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Timothy Stevens is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2011, including time with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee’s models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial plans primarily in an advisory capacity.

Dustin Lindley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Clinton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PRUCO Securities, LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2009 to 2018 before joining Edward Jones in 2018. 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 programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nicholas Tylka is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch and BlockFi. Outside of finance, he performs as a self-employed comedian, primarily doing local open mic shows. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

Richard Panchery is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hillsborough, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a passive referral associate with the Passaic County Board of Realtors Referral Network. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Nikos Antivachis is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and Travel/Tournament Director for the Branchburg Baseball Club. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services such as comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a range of strategies and third-party manager options.