Jullien Fernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2014 to 2018 before joining Merrill in 2018. 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.

Lisa Jacobs is a financial advisor with Merrill in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2013, with a brief tenure at UBS Financial Services in 2022. 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 individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

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.

Jaclynn Wirhouski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning and investment services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through direct plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

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.

Caroline Leventhal is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Allianz Global Investors Distributors LLC, and Merrill. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

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.

Michael Libraty is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

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.

Thomas Goodwin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at OSAIC, American Portfolios Financial Services, Summit Financial Resources, Summit Equities, Cetera Wealth Services, and EGE Advisors. Goodwin also owns and operates a life and health insurance agency. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, utilizing a collaborative approach supported by proprietary research and algorithmic analysis.

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.

James Fay is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license. He has 37 years of industry experience and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2010. In addition to his advisory work, he is an author and novelist developing a website and social media presence to market his novels, along with engaging in speaking events. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with an emphasis on collaborative, goal-oriented planning and various event-driven services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

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.

Bertram Riley Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Royal Alliance, and Petersen Investments, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, providing advice through a large network of investment adviser representatives who may employ a range of strategies and operational support tools.

Joseph Higgins is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 43 years of industry experience, including roles at UBS Financial Services and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Shark River Surf Anglers. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on retirement income planning.

Michael Remey is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional who specializes in tailoring investment and advanced planning strategies to help clients achieve their life goals and objectives in business and retirement. Michael focuses on clients’ needs throughout both the accumulation and distribution phases of retirement, developing financial strategies that align with their individual circumstances. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Michael holds a bachelor's degree from Colgate University, where he concentrated in economics and studied abroad in Russia. He also holds the designations Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Michael is involved in his community as a soccer coach with the Middletown Soccer Club. He enjoys golfing, skiing, hiking, ice hockey, running, tennis, and spending time with his family. Michael and his wife, Aimee, live in Rumson, NJ, with their three children.