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Christian B
Series 63, Series 66
Princeton, NJ
Merrill
Christian Batcha is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and The Shannon Group, having joined the team in 2017. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Prior to his current role, Christian accumulated 17 years of experience as an equity trader with Bank of New York (Pershing) and Mirae Asset Securities, as well as 4 years in risk and audit at BlackRock. Christian graduated from Lehigh University with a bachelor's degree in Finance and attended Princeton Day School. His team focuses on managing the financial lives of multi-generational families, addressing goals such as education planning, retirement income, and philanthropic planning through personalized investment approaches. Outside of his professional career, Christian lives in Pennington, New Jersey with his wife Mary and their three children. He is involved in the community as a coach for Nassau Ice Hockey and enjoys football, ice hockey, running, spending time with his family, and traveling.
Christopher C
Series 63, Series 66
North Brunswick, NJ
Wells Fargo Clearing
Christopher Churney is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, and Bank of America. 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 combines research and analytics with diversified investment strategies and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions across a large-scale platform.
Kyle B
Series 66
Hamilton, NJ
Cetera
Kyle Braender is a financial professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at various firms including Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, and Northwestern Mutual. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with RMB Wealth Advisors, LLC, providing financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, employing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and investment options.
Carolyn S
CFP®, Series 66
Lawrenceville, NJ
Morgan Stanley
Carolyn Sanderson is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2014 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the boards of The Watershed Institute, an environmental organization, and CIEE, an education nonprofit. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.
Ellen B
Series 66
Princeton, NJ
Wells Fargo Clearing
Ellen Baber is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 35 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Ellen serves as co-trustee for her spouse's trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.
Lav V
Series 65
Parlin, NJ
Equitable Advisors
Lav Varma is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Varma serves on the Board of Trustees for Art N Beat, a community arts organization in Edison, NJ. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management for individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates a hybrid advisory and brokerage model, utilizing third-party asset managers and LPL programs to tailor investment solutions.
Stephen L
Series 63, Series 65
Princeton, NJ
Merrill
Stephen Loughran is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in the Princeton, New Jersey office. He has been associated with Merrill Lynch for over 30 years. Before serving as a Wealth Management Advisor, he held the position of National Sales Manager for Merrill's Wealth Management Services and Special Investor Services. In these roles, he specialized in providing financial services to corporate executives, high-net worth individuals, and professional athletes. During his tenure, Stephen contributed to the development of various financial products, including stock option programs, alternative investment strategies, and private equity products. He also played a role in creating investment programs in collaboration with the PGA TOUR and the Association of Tennis Professionals to support professional athletes in managing their financial assets. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Princeton University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He resides in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, with his wife Barbara and their four children.
Dipal P
Series 66
Manalapan, NJ
Fidelity
Dipal Patel is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he works with clients to understand their priorities and collaborates with them to create customized financial plans that address their specific needs, goals, and circumstances. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022. Prior to this, Dipal held positions at Merrill Edge from 2011 to 2022, including Financial Solutions Advisor and Vice President. His experience spans over a decade in financial advisory roles.
Edward K
Series 63, Series 65
Cliffwood, NJ
Cetera
Edward Kelleher is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and with Cetera since 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and custodial relationships.
Joseph S
Series 63, Series 66
Milltown, NJ
LPL Financial
Joseph Silerto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Scottrade, Inc., National Securities Corp, and Prudential-related firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.
Daryl L
Series 66
Princeton, NJ
LPL Financial
Daryl Lipkin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years 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. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research from LPL Research.
Ryan S
Series 63, Series 66
Princeton, NJ
Charles Schwab
Ryan Szaryko is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of finance, he is a part-owner of a hookah bar and lounge in Charlotte, NC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining multi-asset model portfolios with centralized custody and order-routing services.
Beatrice M
Series 65, Series 63
Freehold, NJ
Primerica Advisors
Beatrice Mcfarlin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Freehold, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2012 and previously worked for Newark Public Schools for 27 years. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in sales of non-investment related products including home security and automation through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, using model-based strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing. The firm operates at scale with nearly 4,000 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.
Jon S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Princeton, NJ
Fidelity
Jon Strohl is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads the local investment center. In this role, he oversees the provision of financial and investment guidance to clients, including one-on-one retirement planning, income strategies, college planning services, and integrated employee benefit strategies. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2000, progressing through various roles including Trading Associate, Financial Representative, Financial Planning Consultant, and Regional Planning Consultant before becoming Branch Office Manager in 2018. His extensive experience within the firm reflects a breadth of knowledge in financial planning and client services. Details regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement were not provided.
Gregory R
Series 63, Series 65
Lawrenceville, NJ
Morgan Stanley
Gregory Roberts is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lawrenceville, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools such as the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.
Dina D
Series 63, Series 65
South River, NJ
Mass Mutual Investors Services
Dina Delre is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and MetLife Securities Inc. since 2005. In addition to her advisory role, she operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in dental and group disability income, disability, property and casualty, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved software to analyze client goals.
Lisa K
Series 66
Princeton, NJ
Merrill
Lisa Kolbasowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years at the firm and 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Princeton, NJ. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.
Francis G
Series 65, Series 66
Princeton, NJ
Charles Schwab
Francis Gakpo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2016 to 2024 and has been involved with the American Red Cross since 2014. Gakpo is currently based in Princeton, NJ, and has been with Charles Schwab since 2025. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and an integrated operational structure.
Patrick M
Series 66
Freehold, NJ
Wells Fargo Advisors
Patrick Monahan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Monahan coaches youth baseball players with the NJ Intensity Baseball Program. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.
James M
Series 66
Freehold, NJ
J.P. Morgan Securities
James Migliore is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Lester Auto Group/Lester Glenn. 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.
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