Gerald Coughlin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2009 and previously held positions at Axa Advisors, OSAIC Services, and Sunamerica Securities. Coughlin serves as a FINRA arbitrator in securities cases. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes various third-party advisory models and programs, offering both proprietary and external solutions through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Michael Albergo is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in institutional investment consulting, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works closely with individuals and families to provide personalized advice and comprehensive wealth planning, focusing on building lasting relationships based on trust and tailored strategies that align with each client's goals. Michael holds a High School Diploma from Saint Augustine Prep and a Bachelor's Degree from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach emphasizes simplified, thoughtful planning and disciplined investment management to help clients navigate financial milestones and prepare for retirement. Outside of his professional work, Michael engages in activities such as baseball, golfing, pickleball, running, surfing, and traveling.

Valerie Benmoussa is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. She is currently based in Staten Island, NY. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Ronald Nagy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and various advisory platforms supported by research and technology tools.

Lucas Mistretta is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Agne Mir is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Bank of America, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and Santander Securities, LLC. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lisa Morrison is a Wealth Management Advisor with more than 38 years of experience at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is known for building relationships that span two and three generations of client families across more than 25 states. Lisa’s approach emphasizes proactive financial planning, addressing clients’ likely challenges in advance to support their financial health and emotional wellbeing. Her areas of expertise include executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. Lisa holds multiple professional certifications, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Centenary College. Lisa serves as Immediate Past President and current Trustee of the Greater Middlesex-Somerset Estate Planning Council, leveraging a nationwide network of subject matter experts to benefit her clients. She is active in her community through volunteer coordination for Girls on the Run and membership in the Glen Gardner Women’s Club. Lisa resides in Glen Gardner with her husband and has two adult sons. Her personal interests include biking, boating, gardening, hiking, reading, traveling, and yoga.

Nicole McCarthy is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 31 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Primerica in various capacities since 1993 and currently operates Nicole J. McCarthy Advisory Services. In addition to her advisory work, she owns NJM Closing Inc., a self-employed business based in Staten Island, New York. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-driven strategies and a limited selection of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and custodians like BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing to implement its investment models within a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Matthew Lane is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Raymond James Financial Services Advisors from 2016 to 2026. Lane is also the owner of Celeriter Capital, a support company based in Westfield. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Thomas Mc Laughlin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2025, he was involved in small business operations including Aria Exterior Cleaning and Frank and Danny's Pizzeria. He also has a background in education, having worked at The College of Staten Island and St. Joseph by the Sea High School. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations by providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers various advisory models through third-party managers, focusing on personalized risk assessment and matching clients to suitable investment programs.

Robert Hikes is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2018. He has prior experience at Invest Financial Corporation and has been involved with Affinity Federal Credit Union and Affinity Investment Services, LLC for over a decade. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Amy Sorge is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2014. Prior to that, she was with PFS Investments Inc and Primerica Financial Services. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ethan Stagg is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Henkel Corporation, and Corbin Advisors. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bogna Zachura is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, having previously been affiliated with AXA Advisors, LLC during that period. Her other business activities include various insurance-related roles. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of asset-management programs. The firm uses a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and relies on both proprietary and third-party solutions to deliver diversified advisory services.

Anna Marie Stotka is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 41 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corp and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate as a sole proprietor agent handling occasional listings and sales from past clients. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed account options.

Nathan Smith is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017, with additional experience at Morgan Stanley, Briad Restaurant Group, Certified Financial Services, Columbia Bank, and Fairleigh Dickinson University. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bonnie Park is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Financial Services for 23 years before joining Edward Jones in 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and over 15,000 branch offices.

James Figurelli is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in various roles including at Tac Ops Laser Tag and Spring Brook Country Club. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of asset-management programs. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory programs, emphasizing client information gathering, risk assessment, and matching to program models or discretionary managers.

Theodore Fiolek III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Edison, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Ic Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center, Inc. He is also a sole proprietor of a tax and financial preparation business and the author and self-publisher of a novel. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Susan Blomster is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Wells Fargo Clearing for ten years before joining Merrill. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.