David Briegs serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been providing guidance since 1989. He is part of The Kugel Briegs Group, which offers client-focused wealth management services that combine personalized attention with the resources of a large financial institution. His approach to wealth management centers on understanding clients' goals and developing long-term, planning-based strategies tailored to each individual's needs. David's areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds multiple industry designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics from Rutgers University and completed the CFP® Professional Education Program at the College for Financial Planning as well as the Certified Investment Management Analyst® Program at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business. Outside of his professional career, David is a retired three-time U.S. National Champion in Skysurfing with over 2,500 jumps, has competed in three ESPN X-Games, and was a member of the U.S. Team in the World Championships in 1999. He holds a 4th degree black belt in Combat Hapkido.

Jerald Aloof is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for 15 years and UBS Financial Services for one year. Jerald operates under the DBA JL Aloof Financial Services connected to his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial services with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Brendan Vlasak is a financial advisor at Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with the firm since 2026. His prior experience includes roles in education and banking, with positions at Warren Township Schools, Magyar Bank, and Michigan State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Thomas Lahey is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2010. Outside of advisory, he is a partner at Emerson Reid, where he acts as a group health insurance broker for small businesses. 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 a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Mickendrow is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005, including time with its predecessor, AxA Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a youth football coach for Pop Warner. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm focuses on matching clients to appropriate advisory models and third-party asset managers, offering a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, while providing ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Joe Burgoyne is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he acts as an advocate for clients to ensure that financial plans are customized to address their families' unique needs. Joe collaborates with clients to build financial plans, identify strategies aligned with those plans, and maintain open communication. Joe has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked at Fidelity Investments since 2010 in various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial from 2006 to 2008 and as a Client Service Associate at Morgan Stanley from 2008 to 2011. Outside of his professional work, Joe engages in family activities, fitness, social events with friends, parenthood, snowboarding, and surfing.

Jeffrey Wiedmann is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Jeff Wiedmann, an outside business located in Philadelphia. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Robert Jarvis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1996, totaling 30 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Molinelli is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor with LPL Financial since 2013. He operates out of Hamilton, NJ, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His other business activities include managing operations under Sheehy & Molinelli, a DBA entity for his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Cole Peake is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' priorities and developing tailored strategies to help pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His services include guidance on general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. Cole also connects clients with Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Cole holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University. Through ongoing discussions with clients, he offers advice and guidance that adapts to changing financial situations and objectives.

Noel Irwin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2001 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Panebianco Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 1992. 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Matthew Greiner is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., he worked at Bank of America and Merrill for 12 years. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Barry Duran Harris is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, Harris serves with the North Brunswick Democratic Organization, representing local residents' needs to the committee. 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.

Rong Diao is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Raymond James & Associates. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Oliver Hannay is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Pennington, NJ, and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2003. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nidhi Bhan is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2006. 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 for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Matthew Di Simone is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held various roles in the hospitality sector and has work experience in education. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, utilizing a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to deliver customized investment solutions.

Michael Mema is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He previously served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, Michael held roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, including Vice President, Internal Product Specialist from 2016 to 2019 and Assistant Vice President, Financial Advisor from 2014 to 2016. As a CFP® professional, Michael specializes in providing comprehensive financial guidance to high-net-worth individuals and families. His expertise includes crafting tailored retirement and income plans, implementing strategic investment strategies, analyzing equity compensation, and integrating estate planning considerations for a holistic planning approach. He focuses on building long-term relationships and empowering clients with the tools needed to pursue financial success and peace of mind.

Joshua Flesch is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Dworetsky Financial. Outside of advising, he is a general partner and managing member of a for-profit entity called NJ Wire Guys. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.