Douglas Sheroff is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He applies a client-focused approach to help individuals and families understand their current financial situation, define their future goals, and develop efficient strategies to achieve those objectives. His practice emphasizes the importance of personalized financial planning tailored to each client's unique needs and aspirations. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Douglas earned his Bachelor's degree from Quinnipiac University, where he studied Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional life, Douglas is active in his local community, participating in the Chamber of Commerce and supporting organizations such as the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and Musconetcong Lodge #42 F&AM. His personal interests include adventure sports, boating, cooking, golfing, skiing, and traveling.

Amy Herrera is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she assists clients using comprehensive planning tools to support them through various life events. She focuses on understanding what is important to her clients and their families to provide tailored support. Her professional experience includes roles as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, as well as serving as a Relationship Banker and Brokerage Associate, and previously as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo Bank. These positions have contributed to her expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of her professional work, Amy enjoys family activities, exploring food, social events with friends, movies, spending time with pets, and reading.

Brandon Pergola is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including First Allied Securities and EP Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Alumni Class President for Passaic Valley Class of 1999 and is a managing member of a consulting firm, MAKE IT HAPPEN VENTURES LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm that provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement a range of investment strategies across various program structures.

Cristian Sierra is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments and HSBC Securities. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Xueping Crispo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 8 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2009. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies using both internal and third-party managers and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Dartnell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Avantax and 1ST Global Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at Nisivoccia LLP, a certified public accounting firm, and is involved as an owner and investor in Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Rhonda Peluso is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and investment models to support client goals.

John Fiore III is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles including positions at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services, LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience working with Hercules Hauling and has a background that includes teaching roles at Trinity College and secondary schools. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is 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 programs, utilizing firm-approved tools and collaborative planning approaches.

Vanessa Bustamante is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies and owns Bam Financial Services, LLC, a legal entity formed for business purposes related to Primerica. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Anthony Perruso Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Rockaway, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is a musician who performs at various venues. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. Their advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.

Jack Van Kleeff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and entering the industry with less than one year of experience. His prior work includes a brief tenure at Northwestern Mutual and roles outside finance, including working at Rails Steakhouse and full-time studies at Montclair State University and Community College of Morris. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for research and operations.

Michael Gollenberg is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management since 2009 and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning that covers a broad range of topics and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs while maintaining separate service structures.

Gerald Castellano is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, Allied Wealth Partners, and New England Securities. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Victor Delorenzo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Ic Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc., and has been associated with Planned Strategies, Inc. for over four decades. Delorenzo is also involved in insurance-related business activities through Victor T. DeLorenzo Insurance LLC and Planned Strategies, Inc. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by various operational and research tools.

Frank Pavese is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, where he has worked since 2019, following a four-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Carolyn Ottenbreit is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Sparta, New Jersey office. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional designation and serves a select group of affluent clients, including current or retired corporate executives and professionals. Carolyn joined Merrill in 1986 and transitioned to the Private Client Group in 1996 after ten years in corporate finance. Carolyn's expertise encompasses managing all aspects of clients' finances and investments, offering services such as retirement planning, estate planning, tax minimization strategies, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and retirement income planning. She leverages the global resources of Merrill and collaborates with specialists and clients' tax and legal advisors to provide comprehensive financial strategies. Carolyn emphasizes financial education to foster a collaborative client-advisor relationship. She holds a bachelor's degree from Princeton University and a master's degree from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where she concentrated in finance. Carolyn has also been actively involved in community organizations, having served as Past Chairperson of The SCARC Foundation, Inc., and Past President of the Newton Rotary Club in New Jersey. Her personal interests include cooking, reading, and traveling.

Peter Striano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding 50 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he spent 16 years at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. His other business activities include involvement in non-variable insurance sales. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Roy Bentzen is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Nationwide Investment Services, MML Distributors, Mass Mutual, and Thornburg Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Bentzen is the sole member of Bentzen Home Renovations, LLC, a company involved in rehabilitating and selling residential properties. Fisher Investments serves a global client base that includes institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across equities, fixed income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative research, along with tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques.

Shawn Mcdonough is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience, including 15 years at Guardian Life Insurance Co and work with the Cambium Group. He is also a managing partner at RHEI Private Client Group, where he focuses on financial planning, investment management, and insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and provides various investment and event-driven planning programs.

James Broderick is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2024, and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and several other firms. 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.