Judith Lee is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where she leads a comprehensive wealth management practice. She has been recognized multiple times by Forbes, including listings as a Best-in-State Wealth Advisor from 2019 through 2026 and America's Top Women Wealth Advisors in recent years. Judith's work focuses on collaborating with clients to develop tailored financial strategies that address wealth growth, retirement income, mortgage and lending needs, and estate planning. She has a particular interest in supporting women navigating life transitions such as retirement, divorce, caregiving, widowhood, and inheritance. Judith holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Hofstra University and has earned several professional certifications, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She serves as the National Chair of the Merrill Women's Exchange and is active in community organizations such as the Greater Somerset YMCA and the New Jersey Orators, where she formerly coached the New Brunswick chapter. Outside of her professional activities, Judith enjoys cooking, dancing, golfing, swimming, and traveling. She values learning about different cultures, cuisines, and customs through her travels. Judith resides in New Jersey.

Joshua Cohen is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Bridgewater, New Jersey branch office. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2005 and has more than a decade of experience providing tailored investment guidance. In his role, Joshua serves as a qualified Portfolio Manager, offering both traditional advice and actively managing personalized or defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. He is also involved in managing clients’ portfolios on a discretionary basis through the Firm's Investment Advisory Program. Joshua’s expertise spans a variety of client focus areas including college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), 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 Muhlenberg College, graduating with honors. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Joshua is a member of the Jewish Community Center Board. He resides in Bridgewater, NJ with his wife and three children. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, biking, chess, gardening, hiking, ice skating, skiing, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Samuel Pasquale is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Osiac Wealth, Inc and New Century Financial Group, LLC. He also serves as president of Far Hills Financial Group, a corporation engaged in soliciting and servicing group and individual insurance products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers access to third-party asset managers and wrap programs.

Rajpreet Saran is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides individualized financial planning and investment advice, focusing on helping clients pursue their unique financial goals through carefully tailored strategies. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, portfolio management, and small business strategies. Rajpreet holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach to wealth management views it as an art dedicated to assisting individuals and families in realizing their visions for the future and achieving financial well-being. Outside of his professional role, Rajpreet enjoys playing tennis and pickleball and spending time with his family. His personal philosophy centers on uncovering what matters most to clients and their families in order to create meaningful financial plans aligned with their values and aspirations.

Maria Christodoulou is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies to meet the diverse financial goals of her clients. Her approach focuses on full understanding of clients' financial priorities and leveraging resources from Merrill and Bank of America to offer comprehensive investment and banking solutions. With more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Maria works closely with high-net-worth individuals and families. She develops customized investment strategies and financial plans that encompass asset allocation, retirement income, tax minimization, and estate planning. Her areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as retirement and small business strategies. Maria holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is multilingual, fluent in French, Greek, and English. Dedicated to community involvement, Maria mentors youth and participates with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity. In her personal time, she enjoys gardening, painting, and writing.

Pierce Hyldahl is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Annandale, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Robert Half and Ramapo College of New Jersey. He has been involved with the YMCA for six years. Equitable Advisors serves individuals ranging from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Vincent Pace is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 12 years with Metlife Securities Incorporated. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an agent with Vincent Pace/TVP LLC, engaging in insurance brokerage across individual and group life, health, property, and casualty lines. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer 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, goal-oriented financial planning using firm-approved analytical tools and a range of investment and educational programs.

James Silvester is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2022 and previously held roles at Ryan O'Shurak State Farm and Green Power Energy. Outside of advisory work, Silvester is engaged in outside insurance sales as an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser 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 supported by advanced analytical tools and also delivers event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Pai Su Kang is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and has previously worked at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc., Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Equity Services, Inc. Kang is also the president of American Financial Alliance, Inc., a firm specializing in qualified plan design and employee benefit programs. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing various platform arrangements and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

William Daniel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Daniel serves as Chief Ministry Officer for Hospital Ministries International, overseeing charitable work in India. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes client information gathering and risk assessment to match clients with advisory models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Cheng Ji is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Cheng worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Jnz Capital. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through its network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and a range of non-securities products and services.

James Schubert is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of investment and advisory services through its expansive platform.

William Pretory is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Invest Financial Corporation. He is also active as Director of Planning at Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC and as a Wealth Management Advisor at Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a nationwide network of independent advisors, providing a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple program options and investment platforms, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Christopher Ashton is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 2005 and is a third-generation financial advisor. Christopher and his father formed The Ashton Group to offer clients a broader array of services and focused attention. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds the Personal Investment Advisor designation. Christopher's expertise spans portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategies, college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager capable of managing personalized or defined strategies that may include individual stocks, bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies, sometimes on a discretionary basis through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Christopher holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University, where he was a four-year letter winner on the Track and Field team. Prior to his financial services career, he obtained property, casualty, life, and health insurance licenses. He lives in Tewksbury, New Jersey, with his wife and two daughters, maintaining a small farm. Christopher is an Eagle Scout and actively participates in local community and philanthropic groups. His personal interests include adventure sports, basketball, boating, camping, fishing, football, hunting, skiing, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Stephen Walker Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1995. In addition to his advisory role, he owns WX3 Practice Management, a practice management business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Eugenia Grigorian is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she worked in various roles including teaching and coaching at Rising Stars Studio of Dance, where she continues as a dance coach. She also operates a personal online jewelry store on Etsy. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jarmila Stehle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously at INVEST Financial Corp for five years. Stehle is also affiliated with Affinity Federal Credit Union, where she has been involved 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Rekha Trivedi is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2018 and has also worked with MassMutual since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is co-owner and partner of AAMA Consulting LLC, a marketing and brand-building business. MassMutual Investors Services operates as 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 seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual client relationships and event-driven planning services.

Zachary Little is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 2018, holding roles that include Senior Portfolio Advisor. Zachary is recognized for building strong, enduring relationships with families, focusing on understanding their financial history, current situation, and future goals to support their journey toward financial freedom. Zachary's expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance from Rutgers University. Outside of his professional work, Zachary enjoys spending time with his family and engages in activities such as golf, fishing, baseball, cooking, football, hiking, pickleball, reading, and watching movies.

Jonathan Rothman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2016. His current role at UBS began in 2022. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and various capital markets services.