William O'Doherty is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers comprehensive goal-based planning on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning, delivered either as a one-time or ongoing engagement.

Jean Chung is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Jean partners with clients to develop strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Jean serves as a resource for general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected needs, as well as facilitating access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Jean’s client focus areas include college education planning, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, and personal retirement planning. Holding the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, Jean completed an Accredited Certificate Program from DeVry University. Outside of work, Jean is involved with the Rotary Club of Tenafly and participates in community activities such as Feed the Streets, JA BizTown, and Passaic County Habitat for Humanity. Personal interests include basketball, football, golfing, hiking, pickleball, and tennis.

Michael Bellace is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and analysis.

Thomas Dalton is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a real estate rental business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party research teams, and it offers additional services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Veronica Vorhies is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at firms including B. Riley Wealth Management, Morgan Stanley, and J.P. Morgan Securities. She operates Vorhies Private Wealth Management as a DBA under LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management services, with offerings that include model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Carlos Del Rio Madero is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2025 after working for two years at Prudential Advisors, where he obtained his financial licenses and gained industry experience. Prior to his career in financial advising, Carlos worked for one of eBay's top consignors, assisting clients with million-dollar portfolios during significant liquidation events. Carlos's expertise includes divorce transition planning, employee financial health, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is fluent in English, Spanish, and Hindi. Carlos earned his high school diploma from Passaic Valley Regional High School. In addition to his professional work, Carlos is involved in the Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership and Advancement and the Parents and Caregivers Network. His personal interests include dancing, football, music, reading, and tennis.

Laura Sollecito is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. She joined UBS Financial Services in 2024 after a decade of prior experience elsewhere. She is based in Paramus, NJ. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions to client goals.

Tariq Marouf is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Truist Securities, and teaching positions at the University of Maryland and Modern American School. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Melissa Lovell is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank before joining UBS in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for family trusts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides research-driven, customized investment solutions.

Mark Sauceda is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a collaborative financial planning experience. He emphasizes a client-centric approach with personalized strategies tailored to unique goals and financial circumstances. Mark has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having served as a Senior Financial Advisor at Vanguard from 2019 to 2022 and as a Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA from 2010 to 2019.

Giuseppina Geissbuhler is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in wellness and wellness-related entrepreneurial activities, including operating a business focused on meditation, fear release tools, and birth preparation support. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering various capital markets services alongside fee-based financial planning and portfolio management.

Vito Bianco is a financial advisor at Stifel with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2008. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and public entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, utilizing forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.

John Ahart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools, serving clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Wayne Sammartino is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients since 1989. He assists individuals and families in assessing and achieving their financial goals through comprehensive planning, asset allocation, and risk management. His areas of focus include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. A 1980 graduate of Brown University, Wayne holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He takes a holistic approach to financial advising, evaluating clients’ situations and risk tolerance to develop suitable asset allocations and portfolio strategies. He collaborates with clients’ attorneys and CPAs to implement their financial plans effectively. Wayne is also involved in the community as a youth lacrosse coach and serves on the Board of Directors for Edward Sisco Village. Additionally, he is a member of the Brown University Alumni Association. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys hiking, reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Sharon Murdock is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for Make Change for Carter, a charity focused on mental health awareness and support programs for first responders and schools. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of capital markets services through its platform.

Kenneth Berk is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide array of advisory programs and personalized financial planning using structured tools and scenario modeling, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brandon Gioia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President and coach for the Franklin Lakes Little League Softball board. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors.

Harish Jashnani is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 14 years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations across a broad range of products, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with an advisory approach tailored to plan objectives and demographics.

William Hyde is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at GWN SECURITIES, Inc. and AXA Advisors, LLC. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable gift funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ruben Bakhash is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 1998 and has taught finance and CFP-related courses at Fairleigh Dickinson University for over 20 years. Additionally, he works as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and provides mortgage brokerage services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.