Michael McGee is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002, totaling 24 years at both firms. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and investment management separate.

Nicholas Luisi is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2004. He manages the financial affairs of a select group of families, many of whom have multigenerational wealth, as well as entrepreneurs including self-employed small business owners, equity partners, and corporate leaders. Nicholas specializes in pre- and post-liquidity planning, developing integrated strategies that address tax, estate, investment, and risk management considerations, often coordinating with attorneys, CPAs, and investment bankers to ensure a comprehensive approach. Nicholas holds a Bachelor's Degree from The College of New Jersey, graduating cum laude, and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) as well as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). He has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors and holds several professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He resides in Allendale, New Jersey with his wife and children, and his personal interests include cooking, hiking, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Ronald Pompei Jr. is a CFP®-credentialed advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He previously spent 22 years at Crown Capital Securities before joining LPL Financial in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a tax preparer and is also active as a musician. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party research.

Michael Luftman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017, he worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a small business entity registered as Luftco, Inc. and works as an insurance broker specializing in individual life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. 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, using firm-approved tools to develop written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Scott Bancroft is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with LPL Financial since 2013. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Leonard Sander is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 19 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of his advisor role, he is involved with The Creative Planners Group, LTD, which provides tax and accounting services as well as fixed insurance sales. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Cesarina Burgos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Scarsdale, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as well as Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

David Balkcom is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services and has prior experience at Equity Services, Inc., National Life Group, and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of finance, he has worked with dental practices earlier in his career. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-focused planning utilizing firm-approved software and offers event-driven services such as estate settlement and divorce planning.

Sheila Littleton is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2005 and has owned Littleton Financial since 2019. In addition to investment advisory, she sells health and fixed insurance products through various carriers. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

David Ramirez serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with Ramirez Wealth Management in Paramus, New Jersey. He joined Merrill Lynch in February 2011 and brings over three decades of experience in the financial services industry, having previously held investment leadership roles at UBS Financial Services, Paine Webber, Kidder Peabody, and Ramirez & Co. Throughout his career, David has focused on delivering wealth management strategies tailored to the needs of High Net Worth and Ultra-High Net Worth clients, emphasizing fixed income and asset management. David's expertise encompasses college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, investment strategy for individuals and corporations, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. He applies a client-centered philosophy that incorporates initial and ongoing reviews to develop investment plans addressing specific asset and liability needs and aligning with long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor of Finance degree from Boston College's Carroll School of Management and has professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). David is a member of The Municipal Bond Club of New York. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Thomas Watkins is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thompson And Thompson Consulting Inc and Jack Schroeder And Associates, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Totowa Public Library board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Daniel Prisciotta Jr. is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2025. Prior to this, he worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years. In addition to his advisory work, he is the owner of Prisco Publishing LLC, where he is an author and speaker. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Scott Staropoli is a financial advisor with Merrill in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009 and with Bank of America, N.A. since 2006. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to various products and services beyond typical investment management.

John Makhoul is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. He has previously served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2020. His earlier roles include Credit Broker positions at Chapdelaine from 2015 to 2016 and Whitaker Securities from 2004 to 2015. John holds the CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) and CPWA® (Certified Private Wealth Advisor) certifications. He also possesses a California Insurance License. His professional approach emphasizes commitment, integrity, and a client-first mindset, focusing on helping clients define their financial goals and develop clear, actionable plans they understand and feel empowered to execute.

Douglas Bilenski is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ long-term goals. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Douglas holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Montclair State University. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Drawing on a strong personal philosophy rooted in hard work and character, he is committed to guiding clients through all market cycles and phases of their financial life. Outside of his professional work, Douglas volunteers with organizations in his community. He enjoys golfing, ice hockey, and traveling, particularly exploring national parks out west. He is a husband and father with a strong connection to family values and responsibility.

Samantha Price is a Senior Financial Advisor with over 15 years of experience at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She leads The Price Group, providing financial advisory services focused on developing and implementing both short- and long-term financial strategies for affluent clients and business owners. Her approach promotes "financial wellness" through a combination of professional investment management, home financing, insurance, and other services aimed at helping clients make sound financial decisions to achieve their goals. Samantha holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA) designations from The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Loyola University Chicago and graduated from Waldwick High School. Samantha is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian. Residing in Bergen County, New Jersey, Samantha is involved in various community organizations including the Waldwick Lions Club, Habitat for Humanity Bergen County Women Build Committee, Merrill Lynch Women's Exchange, and the Waldwick Chamber of Commerce. She also supports causes such as the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association. Samantha enjoys spending time with her daughter, fishing, dancing, gardening, and participating in sports such as baseball, soccer, and softball.

Thomas Gwin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at Metlife Securities, Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. In addition to his financial work, he is active as a fashion model and actor with Soul Artist Management. MassMutual 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, employing firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes.

John Nelson Henry is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary advisory solutions grounded in an IPS-driven approach and modern portfolio theory. The firm includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus, distinguishing it among large institutional advisers.

Gregory Field is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in West Nyack, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he operated Field Consulting, a telecommunications business, for 12 years. He also serves as an Education Coordinator for BNI in White Plains, NY. 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, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Dan Chevreux is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He is focused on helping clients develop comprehensive financial plans aimed at simplifying their financial lives and supporting their lifestyle goals. Dan has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant. His experience within the firm has provided him with a strong foundation in financial planning and investment strategies. Outside of his professional work, Dan enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, fishing, fitness, outdoor adventures, and socializing with friends. He also has an interest in pets.