Kharmia Powell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She leads a team that assists individuals and families in identifying their financial goals and implementing tailored wealth management strategies. Her work includes collaboration with other family advisors on estate planning matters, such as strategic philanthropic giving. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2001, Ms. Powell was a bond analyst at J.P. Morgan Securities in New York. Before her tenure at J.P. Morgan starting in 1994, she served as president of an international management consulting firm based in New York City. Ms. Powell holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Smith College and has studied law and finance at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and New York University Stern School of Business. She holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) designation and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, maintaining ongoing education in finance and ethics. Ms. Powell has served on the board of directors of the Gift Planning Council of New Jersey, a professional organization dedicated to education and training in philanthropy. Her approach emphasizes collaboration to create personalized financial plans aligned with clients’ life priorities, family goals, and aspirations.

John Bondea is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2013 and also owns and operates J Bondea Wealth Management. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services across a broad range of areas, including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with optional implementation through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Yan Pollack is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Asset Management and Goldman Sachs. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive investment research.

Eric Schwam is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Marlboro, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to a wide range of investment products supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Stephen Council is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. Outside of his financial advisory role, he owns PBD Productions, a photography and videography business, and serves as an officer for The Positive Community Magazine, where he helps deliver magazines to churches. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Its advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations, and the program includes derivatives and commodities capabilities not commonly found in similar institutional advisory programs.

Gregory Polhemus is a Senior Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Loughran, Condit & Associates, a wealth management team based in Princeton, New Jersey. He has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 2005 and brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Gregory focuses on wealth management planning for high-net worth individuals, families, businesses, and foundations, providing customized financial strategies tailored to clients' goals. Gregory's expertise spans a wide range of areas including retirement and education planning, equity award and stock option programs, retirement plans such as 401(k) and defined benefit pensions, concentrated stock management, cash and fixed income management, alternative investments, trust and estate planning services, insurance needs, and tax strategies. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager and facilitates access to investment strategies from Merrill and approved third-party managers. His clients include senior executives, private and public companies, 401(k) and equity compensation plans, foundations, and trusts. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Lafayette College and an MBA from Villanova University. Gregory also holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA) designation, is a Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and maintains FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. He resides in Ewing, New Jersey with his wife.

Dustin Illgen is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and organizations with tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs, combining in-house and third-party managers to provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Tara Naldi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Her career includes long tenure at Invest Financial Corporation and prior roles at Northfield Bank and LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Chad Goerner is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank since 2021. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation and the Hopewell Valley Arts Council, and he operates a farm-based hobby business, Mount Rose Farm & Distillery LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrating in-house and third-party investment managers, and offers a range of investment and financial planning services.

David Ball is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who works with high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners. His role focuses on goals-based planning and long-term decision-making aligned with each client's priorities. He specializes in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and retirement income. David approaches financial advising with comprehensive wealth planning and investment management, emphasizing a planning-based strategy to help clients navigate complexity and bring structure to their financial lives. He often assists clients during transitional periods such as business succession and multigenerational wealth discussions, providing guidance through coordination of investment strategy and long-term wealth considerations. He collaborates with internal specialists at Merrill to address complex planning needs while delivering personalized strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Massachusetts System and an MBA from Lehigh University. David is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a Personal Investment Advisor. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Dipak Shah is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1998. Shah joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and various institutions. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Jeffrey Mote is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Princeton, New Jersey. He provides a wide range of financial services aimed at simplifying complex financial situations for his clients. Jeff focuses his practice on assisting a select group of corporations, non-profit organizations, and high net-worth families and trusts. Jeff has been a financial advisor since 1999 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2006. Prior to this, he worked as an advisor with UBS Financial Services and Wachovia Securities. He holds several professional designations including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jeff graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He specializes in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, Jeff enjoys golfing, tennis, music, traveling, and spending time with his family. He resides in Doylestown, Pennsylvania with his wife and four sons.

Maryann Lim is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2020. In her role, she partners with individuals and families to assist them in planning for their financial futures. She is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP4) professional committed to taking a holistic approach to financial planning by understanding each client's unique needs, goals, and opportunities. Maryann's expertise involves integrating various aspects of clients' financial lives to create comprehensive plans. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys hiking, outdoor adventures, parenthood, reading, and traveling.

Owen Stauffer is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held positions in retail and banking, including Provident Bank and Kay Jewelers. He also has experience related to Monmouth University. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Yahui Lu is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has held positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and Ameriprise. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and operates as both an investment advisor and broker-dealer with a model-driven investment approach.

Peterson Decoteau is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles with PricePoint Valuations, Lincoln Appraisal Services, Douglas Elliman Realty, and Fillmore Real Estate. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a financial counselor with the New York Legal Assistance Group. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors using model-driven strategies overseen by third-party asset managers.

Joseph Siragusa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding the Series 66 designation and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a real estate license in New Jersey and has a partial ownership interest in a rental property. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations based on proprietary research and planning tools, with planning engagements typically discrete and fees negotiated according to the scope and complexity of the service.

Bruce Brittingham Jr. is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in advising affluent individuals, families, corporate executives, and business owners. Since entering the financial services industry in 2017, he has focused on developing customized wealth management strategies that integrate investment management, retirement planning, estate planning, executive compensation, risk management, banking and lending solutions. Bruce leverages Merrill's resources and specialist network to provide comprehensive financial planning tailored to his clients’ unique needs. Bruce’s consultative approach begins with understanding what matters most to his clients, allowing him to build tailored solutions aimed at helping them achieve their financial goals. He combines expertise in client wealth planning, lending strategies, retirement goals, and legacy objectives to create coordinated financial plans. His professional designations include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Wagner College. Bruce brings a relationship-driven approach to his advisory role, serving as a trusted resource to help clients navigate complex financial decisions. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, biking, bowling, cooking, football, gardening, pickleball, running, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Michael Blutstein is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Holmdel, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He was previously with Pruco Securities, LLC for 29 years before joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in Medicare Supplement Insurance commissions. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers financial planning, consulting, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Thomas Warenkiewicz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2006 and was previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC until 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as executor for the Estate of Edward Manley. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a combination of proprietary and third-party asset management programs.