Carmelo Bruzzesi is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2024, he worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and held various roles at St. Thomas Aquinas College and Cliffside Park educational institutions. He also works as an insurance broker specializing in property and casualty coverage. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 emphasizes collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of programs including educational seminars and event-driven planning services.

Anna Abma is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. Prior to this, she worked at New England Securities. She was previously a certified United Healthcare producer authorized to sell Medicare Supplement insurance and received residuals from that business. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Cooney is a financial advisor with Merrill in Wayne, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch since 2001 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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, and institutional investors.

Christopher Cooney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fairfield, NJ, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. He has 23 years of industry experience, including 11 years with Invest Financial Corporation and 8 years with LPL Financial. Outside of financial services, he has been involved in Shipee's Pharmacy 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 offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing strategic and tactical investment options supported by advanced operational tools.

Sean O'Brien is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Parsippany, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2013 and previously spent nine years with Interstate Container. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent packaging sales representative and serves as an executor for a client estate. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides custody and trade execution support through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Ryan Hynson is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Cetera, bringing four years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors and Avantax Investment Services and serves as a partner at Nisivoccia LLP, a tax and accounting firm. Outside of advisory work, he is a committee member of the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and advisory services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Daniel Bolio is a financial advisor with Merrill in Succasunna, NJ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and New York Life Insurance Agents. Before his financial services career, he worked at Titan Specialty Doors for six years. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Seung Cho is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining his current firm in 2017, he worked at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. Cho is also licensed as an insurance agent, offering life, property and casualty, health, and group health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software to analyze client goals and delivers written recommendations focused on investment categories and strategies.

Andrew Grant Sr. is a Series 66-registered advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2019, and previously was associated with 1st Global Advisors, Inc. and 1st Global Capital Corp. He is also involved with Caristia, Kulsar & Wade, LLC, a firm he has been part of since 2002. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a wide range of financial planning and investment management options, including third-party asset management and institutional platforms.

Gerard O'Connell is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career with the firm in 1999 and holds the Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor titles. Gerard focuses on designing and implementing equity, fixed-income, and alternative investment strategies for retirement planning. He applies a goals-based approach to create comprehensive wealth management plans tailored to each client's objectives. Gerard also manages discretionary custom investment strategies and selects from a variety of Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment options. Gerard holds several professional designations, including 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 Montclair State University. Gerard collaborates with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other advisors on estate planning, financing strategies, and key transition events such as retirement, inheritance, and business sale. Residing in East Hanover with his family, Gerard has practiced martial arts for over 20 years and holds multiple black belts across eight disciplines. He competes in Isshin-Ryu, Jiu Jitsu, and Doce Pares tournaments. Gerard also has interests in baseball, boating, and football.

Osamah Mari is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience. He previously spent 23 years at Alliance Capital before joining Edward Jones in 2024. Mari holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Mary Pascarella is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2018 and previously worked at Cetera Advisors LLC and Nicholas Pascarella & Co. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved as an insurance broker. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services delivered through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Dominic Alfieri is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 22 years of experience at the firm and nearly 30 years in the financial advisory industry. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and is a qualified Portfolio Manager. Dominic focuses on retirement and estate planning strategies, including risk management and asset allocation, and works with clients through the firm's Investment Advisory Program on a discretionary basis. He guides successful business owners, individuals, and families with a goals-based approach in developing customized investment, risk management, and retirement income strategies. Dominic graduated from the Accredited Certificate Program at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is dedicated to providing advice that aligns with clients' core values and works closely with various Merrill specialists and Bank of America resources to structure wealth management and legacy plans. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. Outside of his professional work, Dominic volunteers with charitable organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northern New Jersey. He enjoys golfing, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family. Dominic resides in Long Valley, New Jersey, with his wife Andrea and their two daughters.

John Hack is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at LPL Financial LLC/Private Advisor Group and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, Hack has a football stipend position with Voorhees High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Stephen Gunby is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2005 and operates a public accounting firm providing tax and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Maria Myers is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill, where she has worked since 1989. Merrill, along 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Handzo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kinnelon, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2009. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with a centralized consulting team to produce tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Zsuzsanna Vivino is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2008, transitioning to Bank of America, N.A. in 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a uniform coordinator for a nonprofit soccer organization in Wayne, New Jersey. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Adam Dorfman is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Denville, NJ, where he has worked since 2014, totaling 11 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches high school fencing in Randolph, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, providing a wide range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth criteria.

Ralph Diaz is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career in 1991 and has since established himself as a trusted advisor to individuals, guiding them through various life stages and financial decisions. His expertise includes college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income strategies. Ralph holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Rutgers University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He focuses on creating tailored investment strategies that address client goals such as capital preservation, growth, income, and estate planning. Beyond his professional work, Ralph serves on the Board of Directors for the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation. His personal interests include photography, skiing, spending time with his family, traveling, and writing.