James Toth is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1998 and MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life and health insurance sales. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that delivers ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s planning process uses firm-approved software to analyze client goals and provides written recommendations without discretionary authority.

F Shannon IV is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been a team member since 2006. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he gained experience at Legg Mason and Smith Barney. Shannon specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation. Shannon serves on the Board of Trustees of the Naval Academy Primary School in Annapolis, Maryland. Residing in Annapolis with his wife, Sarah, and their three children, Shannon enjoys boating, golfing, music, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Shobha Menon is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Princeton, New Jersey. In her role, she helps clients identify what matters most to them and develop personalized strategies to pursue their financial goals. She is registered to do business across virtually all U.S. states and integrates investment strategy with banking services and wealth-management tools. Ms. Menon has more than 30 years of experience in the financial industry. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Senior Investment Specialist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Pennington, New Jersey, and held positions abroad, including Head of Legal & Compliance and Executive Director at UTI International (Singapore) Private Limited. She holds a Bachelor's degree in commerce and economics and an L.L.B from Mumbai University, as well as a Chartered Accountant designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. She is also registered with Merrill Lynch as a broker-dealer and investment adviser representative and has passed the Series 7, Series 6, and SIE exams. Her approach emphasizes a goals-based strategy that aligns clients' life priorities with financial decisions. Shobha Menon is involved with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and participates as a Bank of America Community Volunteer. She speaks English, Hindi, and Gujarati. Personal interests include gardening, music, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Ronald Williams is a CFP® professional with 35 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently serves as an advisor at Cetera and has prior experience with First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. and First Allied Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a real estate sales associate with Weichert Realtors and operates his own business under True North Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Jeffrey Davidson is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and uses Wells Fargo research, planning tools, and simulation models to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Melissa Karwoski is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include five years with Prudential Investments and its related entities. Outside of her advisory work, she operates Sugar Lion & Sprinks, a small food and beverage business featuring homemade desserts shared and occasionally sold via social media. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions alongside integrated brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

Connor O'Reilly is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Connor's educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree from Seton Hall University.

Harry Harris is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a CPA and tax preparation business and operates a vending machine retail business. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Ryan Tantleff is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His background includes roles outside finance such as work at Overbrook Golf Club and Bernards Cafe. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging proprietary market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans aligned with clients' goals and risk tolerance.

Binni Shah is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and Motilal Oswal Financial Service Limited. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Quincy West is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at MassMutual since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of specialized planning programs.

Qiadong Zhao is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations, and has 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013, with prior experience at LPL Financial and Cathay Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.

John Kayser is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at BlackRock Investments, Inc. for 18 years before joining Charles Schwab. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a broad range of integrated investment and custody services.

Emily Fissel is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 12 years of industry experience. She has been associated with New Providence Financial, LLC since 2010 and worked at Pruco Securities, LLC from 2010 to 2024. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, while also providing insurance and trustee services through affiliated entities.

Gary Motyczka is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with seven years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2018 and has prior experience at Affinity Federal Credit Union and Bandsaw Tire Warehouse. 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 investment services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Terence Benjamin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Princeton, NJ. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked eight years with the United States Golf Association and served on the advisory board of Starmis Corporation, a family business, where he holds a voting board position without beneficial ownership. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting with access to various portfolio management styles and in-house research.

Alexandra Hobson is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on providing wealth management advice and strategies tailored to individuals, families, corporate executives, business owners, and institutions such as endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Her practice includes family wealth management, legacy planning, philanthropic and retirement income planning, as well as services tailored to managing new wealth and women’s wealth. Alexandra holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pennsylvania State University with a major in Political Science and a minor in Economics. Alexandra works alongside her family as part of The Hipple Wealth Management Group, where they employ a holistic and disciplined goals-based approach to personal wealth management designed to simplify clients’ financial lives. Outside of her professional career, Alexandra participates in community volunteer work and engages in activities including cooking, gardening, golfing, hiking, running, traveling, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Allan Samilow is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant and independent contractor for Dream Vacations/World Travel Holdings, where he has access to travel agent pricing on cruises, hotels, and airfare. 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.

Gregory Larson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides personalized retirement income planning through detailed recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Zachary Swol is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011, totaling 15 years at the firm. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.