Natalie Vigunas serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity, a role she has held since 2023. In this capacity, she is responsible for maintaining Fidelity's standard of care to ensure clients have exceptional financial planning experiences. She leads a team focused on developing client relationships by understanding their personal and financial situations to simplify complex financial planning concepts for better client comprehension and implementation. Natalie has been with Fidelity since 2006, progressing through various roles including Regional Planning Consultant from 2014 to 2023, Vice President and Financial Consultant from 2011 to 2014, Financial Consultant from 2009 to 2011, Investment Consultant from 2008 to 2009, and Financial Representative from 2006 to 2008.

Brendan Mc Cauley is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over eight years of experience, he focuses on helping clients take the stress out of financial planning so they can concentrate on their personal priorities. Brendan's approach centers on building genuine connections to understand and pursue clients' unique ambitions, including areas such as divorce transition planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, and tax minimization. He holds several professional designations, including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Brendan earned his high school diploma from Saint Peter's Preparatory and a bachelor's degree from the Pennsylvania State University System. He is affiliated with professional organizations such as Pi Kappa Alpha and the Penn State Alumni Association - Northern New Jersey. Outside of his professional role, Brendan is involved in community activities including Penn State THON™. He enjoys football, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Kerry Carlo is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1996. 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.

Jeremy Rudd is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill for the past 12 years. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Brian Mchugh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at Celtic Marine Services and Phaidon International - Selby Jennings. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm’s approach combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services as well as model portfolio delivery.

Tammy Kerner is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Paramus, NJ. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Metlife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to her advisory work, she is also licensed as an insurance broker, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving 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 and deliver written recommendations.

Michael Gammarati is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and uses firm-approved tools and models to support financial planning without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Jennifer Polidori is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has worked since 1997. In her role, she works with families, individual investors, and business owners to design and implement strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. Jennifer collaborates closely with her clients, regularly tracking progress and making adjustments when necessary. She incorporates other professional advisors such as attorneys and CPAs into the planning process to create efficient, goals-based strategies and to address every aspect of her clients' financial situations, including long-term planning and wealth transfer needs. Jennifer holds several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), and Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA). Her expertise spans a wide range of planning services, such as investments, asset allocation, education planning, retirement and legacy planning, philanthropy, and small business strategies. Jennifer lives in Pompton Lakes, NJ with her two children. She is active in her community as a councilwoman and participates in various local organizations, including Bergen County Habitat for Humanity Women Build, Cumac, Ducks Unlimited, Pompton Lakes Woman's Club, and Soroptimist International Passaic Valley Chapter. In her personal time, she enjoys activities such as skeet shooting, cooking, traveling, water sports, and spending summer days on Greenwood Lake.

Erich Williams is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2023. He has built a career focused on understanding clients' goals and helping them develop investment plans that align with their financial objectives to provide peace of mind. Erich's professional experience includes roles as a Private Banker at Merrill Lynch from 2021 to 2023 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch between 2015 and 2017 and at Morgan Stanley from 2012 to 2014. Outside of his professional work, Erich is interested in art, baseball, museums, parenthood, and reading.

Michael Munk is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He emphasizes developing portfolios that align with clients' goals and risk tolerance, utilizing a philosophy rooted in asset allocation to build diversified portfolios aimed at generating returns over time. His approach involves a comprehensive wealth management process that begins with understanding clients' financial situations, risk tolerance, and financial goals, both short and long term. Michael's expertise includes legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. His team delivers personalized service and customized financial strategies in areas such as wealth preservation and growth, income generation, cash flow consistency, advanced portfolio design, retirement planning, insurance planning, financial planning, wealth transfer, and philanthropic endeavors. His experience spans many financial situations and market cycles, allowing him to provide advice grounded in knowledge that aims to withstand market volatility. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Excelsior College and holds professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Michael also participates in community volunteering, following the tradition of Merrill's involvement in the communities it serves.

Lucas Sailer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2013 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by BIG Messages, an answering service for doctors in northern New Jersey, where he manages communication between hospitals, patients, and physicians. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to fiduciary clients of Bank of America. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Carroll is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Wayne, New Jersey. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2015 and focuses on delivering customized services in areas such as portfolio management, trust, estate, and retirement planning. John provides his clients access to banking, credit, and lending solutions through Bank of America, assisting in building, preserving, and transferring accumulated wealth. He has held leadership roles within Merrill, including membership in the Advisor Growth Network and overseeing the growth of the Wayne office into a Complex office. Before joining Merrill Lynch, John spent 14 years at Bear Stearns & Co., where he was a leading producer in the firm's International Equities Division and became one of the youngest Senior Managing Directors in the firm's history at age 30. He also worked over six years at Weeden and Co. in Greenwich, Connecticut, as a Senior Equity Sector Strategist, and held senior positions including Senior Portfolio Manager, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Risk Officer. John holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Loyola University in Maryland and completed the CPWA® Program at the Yale School of Management in 2025. He holds several professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He maintains multiple FINRA Series registrations including Series 7, 9, 10, 24, and 66. Outside of his professional life, John runs the Loyola Lacrosse Mentorship Program and is a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo. He serves on the President's Council at St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill, NY.

David Barrett is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Investment Advisers since 2016 and with Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the executor of his parents' wills. Cetera Investment Advisers is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Robert Shamis is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, where he has worked since 2017, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2021. His prior experience includes positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a 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, tool-based planning process that incorporates risk and outcome modeling.

George Barnes is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Barnes serves as a board member of the Yana Foundation and is an assistant basketball coach for Montville Recreation. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and various insurance and trust services.

Robert Johnston is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing strategies for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2010 and has been in the financial services industry since 2008. His approach to wealth management is consultative and objective, focusing on personalized asset allocation and comprehensive financial planning, including investments, retirement, estate planning, and philanthropy. Mr. Johnston is a 1985 graduate of Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional designation, the Certified Public Accountant license from New York state (not actively practicing in his advisory role), as well as certifications as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor. In addition to his professional work, Robert Johnston is involved in community service, having served as past President of the Oradell/Emerson Rotary Club and as a board member for West Bergen Mental Healthcare and the Volunteer Center of Bergen County. He also coaches youth sports teams. He resides in Emerson with his wife Michele and their two daughters.

Craig Cutler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ramsey, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, Cutler competes in disc golf tournaments through the Professional Disc Golf Association. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management programs, utilizing a variety of strategies and advisor-support tools.

Thomas Ross is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who has been with the firm for over 20 years. In his role, he focuses on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' full financial pictures, with particular emphasis on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and retirement income. He integrates investment insights from Merrill along with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to help clients pursue their long-term goals. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Thomas was a Relationship Manager in the Corporate Banking area at a major metropolitan bank. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Rutgers University and a Master's Degree in Finance from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He is also designated as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Thomas resides in Northern New Jersey with his wife and three children. He is active in his community and spends time volunteering with local organizations. His personal interests include skiing, hiking, biking, basketball, boating, cooking, football, reading, traveling, and watching movies.

Steve Killebrew is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ridgewood, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a structured process supported by algorithmic automation and oversight committees.

Paul Shirinian is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010 and has served at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market models as part of its financial planning process.