Anthony Gencarelli is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the Professional Designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Mr. Gencarelli completed his high school education at Darien High School.

Michael Donato is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Red Bank, New Jersey. He works with individuals, families, professionals, executives, and business owners to help them simplify their financial lives and develop personalized strategies aligned with their goals. His approach is comprehensive and relationship-driven, emphasizing understanding each client's unique circumstances to provide clarity and structure around investments, retirement, wealth accumulation, risk management, and legacy planning. Before beginning his financial services career, Michael accumulated over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, including roles as an executive chef and restaurant operator in Monmouth County. He also lived and worked in Italy for a year, an experience that informs his attention to detail and preparation in wealth management. Michael holds a High School Diploma from Mater Dei, an Associate's Degree from Brookdale Community College, and a Bachelor's Degree in Corporate Finance from Rutgers University. He holds the FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations, Life and Health Insurance licenses, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is committed to ongoing professional development and draws upon the investment insights and resources available through Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. Michael's personal interests include adventure sports, baseball, boating, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, skiing, spending time with family, and tennis.

Jay Slade is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Flagstar Advisors, Signature Securities Group, and HSBC Bank USA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Education for Old Bridge Public Schools. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, supported by research and algorithmic analysis.

Artyom Kleyman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 1 year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has prior experience with Integral Bookkeeping Solutions LLC and Public Partnership Home Care LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The program incorporates centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, including ESG considerations.

Christopher Francese is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and has held prior roles at Citigroup Global Markets, Wells Fargo Clearing, Citicorp Investment Services, and Merrill. Francese is based in Staten Island, NY. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Corey Leong is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Bank of America for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with cocomotivator LLC since 2018. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through various platforms and provides access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

Lisa Pizzella is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets from 2000 to 2009. She is based in Shrewsbury, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Withle Primus is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 65, 63, and 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Penn Mutual, WFG/Transamerica, LPL Financial, and HSBC Securities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. 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 insurance products through affiliated entities.

Michael Dirocco is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, where he has worked for 13 years. Prior to Equitable Advisors, he was with Axa Advisors for seven years. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Christopher Churney is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Michael Fachler is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1999 and was previously affiliated with Pruco Securities, LLC. Fachler is also involved with UNUM Provident in a separate business capacity. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies developed by its research department and third-party portfolio strategists, and offers a range of services including financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Tammy Black is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendation reports delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Daniel Howard is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2013, bringing nearly a decade of experience consulting clients on the planning, design, and acquisition of commercial buildings prior to his current role. Daniel's work centers on client onboarding and developing tailored financial strategies for individuals, families, and businesses. His areas of focus include education planning, equity compensation services, retirement income planning, portfolio management, and both individual and corporate investment strategies. Daniel holds the designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Liberty University. Daniel resides in Hoboken, New Jersey with his wife, Angela. Outside of work, he enjoys a variety of sports including baseball, football, golf, ice hockey, and soccer, as well as fishing, reading, traveling, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Patrick Sullivan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor officiating basketball games. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of portfolios, including those for registered investment companies and intermediary platforms.

Jacqueline Bartels is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for 14 years, Morgan Stanley for 2 years, and Wells Fargo Clearing for 1 year before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a travel advisor with Largay Travel. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations across various planning areas, including retirement, wealth transfer, and specialized topics such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Mark Zawistowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2018. Outside of finance, he has experience in the restaurant industry, including roles at Haven Riverfront Restaurant, Grove Square, and HopsSotch. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

David Gulyamov is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, LLC and Sterling National Bank. He is the owner of Gulyamov Wealth Management, a business associated with Cetera, and is involved in an insurance-related business outside of Cetera with restrictions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management options and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Lav Varma is a Series 65–licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, where he has worked since 1999. He has 43 years of industry experience and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Varma serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for Art N Beat, a nonprofit organization. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a range of advisory models implemented through third-party managers and emphasizes tailored client risk assessment and program matching.

Kevin Cullen is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2007. He specializes in creating investment plans tailored to individual client needs and offers services including wealth forecasting analysis, options and income strategies, hedging and tax minimization strategies, portfolio management, insurance planning review, and fixed income strategies. Kevin is a qualified Portfolio Manager who manages personalized and defined strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. In his role, he supports clients through the firm's Investment Advisory Program, which may involve discretionary management of strategies. Kevin began his financial services career in 2000 and previously worked at another leading financial institution, including experience on the Special Situations desk as an Assistant Trader focused on complex orders from large institutional clients and broker dealers. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the W. Paul Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University and has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional activities, Kevin has participated in community and charitable organizations such as American Forests, Fulfill, and Wreaths Across America. He enjoys basketball, fishing, and golfing.

Eric Leifer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Prior to that, he worked at Citigroup Global Markets from 2002 to 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and economic modeling.