Nicholas Shenkler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and has experience in various roles outside of finance. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Francy Ruiz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2006. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional accounts.

Jake Surma is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent three years with MetLife Securities Inc. Additionally, Surma is involved in the sale of individual and group life, health, disability, dental, long-term care, and Medicare-related insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Jason Sprung is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2019, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for a combined 14 years. He is also the owner of JMS Capital Corp, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Charles Walsh III is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity and has held roles within Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2006, including seven years at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Prior to Fidelity, he worked at Ameriprise for three years. He works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage registered investment companies.

Russell Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Outside of advising, he owns The RCS Group, LLC, a financial planning business, and serves on the investment committee for Safe & Sound Somerset. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Frank Petrelli is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Petrelli serves as a firefighter and union president for Paterson Fireman Local 202, as well as the legislative chairman for the New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory models, including third-party managed programs and discretionary portfolios, and offers ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

David Milford is a CFP® and ChFC® with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Novartis for four years. He is based in Princeton, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jason Zubris is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity for over 19 years, holding various roles including Financial Consultant since 2008 and Vice President since 2017. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Service Representative at Merrill Lynch from 2003 to 2004. Jason has extensive experience working with high net worth clients and families, focusing on wealth planning and financial goal achievement. His professional background encompasses investment consulting and financial advising within the financial services industry. Outside of his professional role, Jason's personal interests include beach activities, cooking and baking, fitness, food, football, and spending time with pets.

James Mekovetz Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously spent 18 years at Morgan Stanley. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Noah Facciolo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and CSC Global, as well as varied work experience outside the financial sector. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios and fund advisory services.

Jinesh Shah is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing customized wealth strategies tailored to each client’s evolving needs. As a Merrill Wealth Management Advisor, he focuses on structuring and aligning broader financial strategies encompassing investment management, tax efficiency, retirement planning, and risk considerations. He works with a select group of business owners and high-earning professionals to address complex financial decisions requiring coordination, clarity, and a long-term perspective. His work particularly centers on clients navigating key financial inflection points, such as liquidity events, concentrated positions, and peak earning years. Jinesh serves as a strategic advisor, collaborating with clients’ CPAs and attorneys to ensure financial decisions are coordinated across investment, tax, and estate considerations. His professional credentials include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jinesh holds a Bachelor's Degree from Drexel University and is proficient in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys hiking, music, photography, pickleball, reading, swimming, tennis, traveling, watching movies, and yoga.

James Hunt is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including APW Capital, Aurora Private Wealth Management, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Northwestern Mutual. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through multiple platforms and custodians.

Sophia Genna is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she held various roles including positions at the New Jersey Innovation Institute, Forest Hill Field Club, and Rutgers University. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth spectrums, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Mirian Marquina is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2022. Prior to that, she spent three years at Wells Fargo Clearing and eleven years at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Merkl is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors and holds the Series 66 credential. He has been in the industry since 2026, starting his advisory career with LPL Financial Enterprise before joining Equitable Advisors. Prior to his financial services roles, he has held various positions including work in marketing and hospitality, and attended Indiana University. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing third-party managers and a variety of investment vehicles.

J Murphy is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, they provide guidance and strategies to help clients manage and grow their financial assets. J Murphy holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Guilford College. Their background supports their expertise in investment planning and wealth management.

Robert Formisano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lawrenceville, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2012 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate-based financial planning services.

Siddharth Misra is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2017, following prior roles at National Planning Corporation and AXA Distributors, LLC. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Karyu Chou is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014, following two years at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. 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 through a non-discretionary program. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG considerations in its recommendations.