Aarushi Pathak is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2019. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party teams, supported by comprehensive trade execution and account administration.

Anthony Karabas is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, Karabas is licensed as an agent selling life, health, property and casualty, disability, Medicare-related products, fixed annuities, long-term care insurance, and group life insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser under MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs a structured, collaborative planning approach using analytical tools, offering various programs including investment management and educational seminars.

Michael Russo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016 and previously held positions at Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., and Quick & Reilly, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he manages the Mike Anthony Group, an investment-related business based in Staten Island. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, utilizing Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through client meetings and summary letters.

Vidhi Sonani is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS and Kearfott Corporation. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed realtor with United Real Estate North Jersey, assisting clients with buying and selling homes. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, goal-oriented financial planning using firm-approved tools and offers event-driven planning programs including divorce and estate settlement services.

Devon Blakeman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Israel A. Englander & Co., JP Derivatives, and Hudson Wealth Management LLC, where he also serves as Director of Compliance. He has been with Cetera since 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets.

Michael Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2017. Johnson also serves as a trustee of the Ridgewood High School Alumni Association, where he is involved in marketing and strategic planning. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors by offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and monitoring, with tax-focused capabilities and integration with Bank of America’s broader financial platform.

Rochelle Forster is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Edison, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of Dergalis Associates, LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory programs, including third-party asset managers and firm-offered solutions, focusing on matching clients with appropriate investment models based on personal and plan information.

Kathleen Sheehan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management, supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Christopher Kizis is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors, where he has worked since 2022, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, Kizis is a co-owner of two investment-related LLCs involved in real estate. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized planning for business owners, sports and entertainment professionals, and clients with special needs.

Valerie Pamphile is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Albert Del Maestro Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President and board member of the Manasquan River Golf Club. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of financial products and services.

Marina Tranchina is the Market Leader at Fidelity Investments, overseeing a team of financial planning professionals and leaders across six locations in New Jersey: Marlton, Princeton, Manalapan, Red Bank, Bridgewater, and Morristown. She and her teams assist clients in co-creating and executing financial plans aimed at helping clients achieve their financial goals with confidence. Tranchina has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2011. Her positions have included Market Leader since 2022, Vice President and Branch Leader from 2017 to 2022, Assistant Branch Leader in 2017, Financial Consultant from 2012 to 2016, Investment Consultant from 2011 to 2012, and Financial Representative in 2011. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Registered Client Associate at Merrill Lynch from 2007 to 2011.

Diane Lassota Carter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and offering 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2002. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Bryan Blutstein is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and operates Blutstein Insurance and Financial Services alongside his advisory role. He is involved in the sales and service of Medicare Supplement Insurance through a separate business activity. 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 utilizes model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Joseph Perri is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Ameriprise. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and extensive operational resources.

Kenneth Dammann is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental properties in New Jersey. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines proprietary research and third-party analytics to offer brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad range of financial products.

Jeffrey Wrightson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Royal Alliance, Petersen Investments, Inc., and Wells Fargo Advisors 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.

Matthew Taylor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Buckman Advisory Group and Buckman Buckman and Reid before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Taylor also provides investment advisory services through Private Portfolio Partners, an independent registered investment advisor firm. 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 financial planning and portfolio management services implemented through a large network of advisors using various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Eugene Bozzo Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Cetera and Foresters Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a commissioned notary. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Martin Walsh is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients through both individual and corporate financial planning agreements.