Sleem Chang is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, and AXA Advisors. Chang has worked with Equitable Advisors in two separate periods, totaling eight years. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to align clients with appropriate advisory models, often implemented through third-party managers and advisory platforms.

Robert Dipasquale is a financial advisor with Merrill in Iselin, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2015. 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.

Thomas Sjonell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at a Wine Outlet and held various positions including at Stockton University. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Karen Ostarticki is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She works closely with successful professionals at or near retirement to build their desired retirement plans and next financial stages, providing tailored strategies aimed at achieving financial confidence. Karen holds a Bachelor's Degree from West Virginia University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She collaborates with clients' attorneys, accountants, and other advisors to coordinate comprehensive financial and legacy approaches. Her focus includes helping clients manage concentrated stock positions and transition events such as retirement, inheritance, or business sales, as well as providing access to a broad range of Bank of America services. Residing in Bedminster, New Jersey, Karen leads an active lifestyle and serves as the Membership Director for the Central New Jersey chapter of LPGA Amateurs. She is involved with local Chambers of Commerce and community organizations, including Leadership Morris and former service on the Master Association board. Family and faith are central to her daily life, and she enjoys biking, boating, football, golfing, music, and spending time with family.

Todd Perry is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Short Hills, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 14 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. Perry is involved in several family investment partnerships and serves as trustee and co-trustee for multiple trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Aidan Healy is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various divisions within J.P. Morgan since 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Brian Partridge is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1995. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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.

Carmine Dellanno is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients to develop financial plans for major life goals including retirement, home purchases, and college expenses. He also assists clients in creating investment strategies tailored to their goals, risk tolerance, and investment preferences. Carmine has held multiple roles at Fidelity Investments, progressing from Investment Solutions Representative 1 (2022-2023), to Investment Consultant (2023-2025), and currently Financial Consultant since 2025. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as an Investment Specialist at Merrill Edge in 2022 and as a Teller at TD Bank in 2021. Outside of his professional work, Carmine enjoys baseball, football, golf, family activities, and social events with friends.

Aaron Paglia is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014 and previously worked with Axa Advisors. Paglia also has involvement in an outside insurance business. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients—including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals—as well as pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both firm-offered and third-party advisory solutions.

Padmaja Kotagiri is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has previous experience with Metlife Securities Inc. from 2001 to 2017. 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 provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Theodora Portelos is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and over 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2014. Portelos serves on the board of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey Philoptochos, a charitable nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets across various investment and planning services.

Geoffrey Mann is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

William Meagher is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1982 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage custody services. The firm integrates these services with Bank of America affiliates and emphasizes managed accounts and manager selection supported by its Chief Investment Office and platform oversight.

Rachel Foti is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. In her role, she works closely with clients to develop customized financial plans tailored to their family's unique needs, emphasizing ongoing communication and strategic plan improvement. Her professional experience includes roles as an Associate Producer and Paraplanner at The Garback Agency in 2025, and as an Associate Producer at Dennis R. Hahn Financial and Insurance Services from 2017 to 2025. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Registered Phone Representative at Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2017. Rachel holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Rachel is involved in family activities and social events with friends. She also enjoys snowboarding and traveling.

Sudeshna Kapoor is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Edward Jones, and previously at Amrita. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. Their model-driven investment approach includes financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, along with affiliated trust and insurance services.

James Lewy is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2009 to 2024. 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 institutional platforms, combining a broad range of advisory and non-advisory financial services.

John Tarantino is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 45 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Morgan Stanley in various capacities over the past decade. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with multiple wealth management entities associated with LPL Financial. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds. The firm employs proprietary research and planning tools to develop recommendations, offering clients discretion over implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Donald Rosenthal is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Short Hills, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

Kevin Lange is a financial advisor with Merrill in Iselin, NJ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Charles Schwab, and Fidelity Investments. 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 range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Robert Lobel is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides financial planning and investment advisory services to clients, leveraging his expertise as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Muhlenberg College. Robert applies his education and professional designation to assist clients in managing their financial portfolios and achieving their investment goals.