Thomas Fleites is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jersey City, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2020 and previously held roles at United Supply Company and the University of Delaware. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Sean Humphrey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies.

Mallhar Gupta is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 15 years of senior corporate executive experience in banking and financial services across multiple global geographies, Mallhar specializes in helping individuals and businesses develop comprehensive financial roadmaps. His expertise includes college education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Mallhar holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the University of Allahabad. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Proficient in English, Hindi, and German, Mallhar has also served as a board member for EDC at the Metro Denver Chamber. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys boating, cooking, gardening, hiking, spending time with family, and practicing yoga.

Vincent Li Vigni is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Clearing. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence and may include ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Thomas Veth is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 36 years of industry experience. He has held roles at B. Riley Wealth Management, National Asset Management, and National Securities Corp. Outside of advisory work, Veth operates a CPA firm focused on tax preparation and consulting and serves as a notary public providing complimentary services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Alan Spierer is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience, including 33 years with UBS. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for a martial arts club soon to be incorporated and participates in the Retirement Advisor Council, which advocates for qualified plan and participant retirement outcomes. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Anthony De Lillo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Before joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Hightower Advisors and Equitable, among other firms. Outside of finance, he has experience in entrepreneurship through his involvement with The Taco Project Restaurant. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and does not provide individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning program.

Loretta Vitale is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Raymond James in various capacities since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a board member involved in homeowners association activities related to property maintenance and improvements. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals.

Christopher Papadopoulos is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His previous roles include work at Bank of America, Stone Engineering & Architecture, and academic positions at Fordham University and Manhasset High School. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, delivers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jacob Demsey is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Jersey City, NJ. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 66 license and has been with Edward Jones since 2022. Prior to that, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank from 2010 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Albert Merz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Monmouth Junction, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Martin Jawor is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2018 and previously held roles at AXA Advisors, Valic Financial Advisors, and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and owner of Benefits Institute, LLC, providing group health and property & casualty insurance to small businesses, and serves as a trustee for the Society Hill of Bernards Homeowner's Association. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, delivering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including firm-offered and third-party solutions, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, select alternative investments, and ERISA fiduciary services without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Dennis Surmanek is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill for five years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Staten Island BNI, a local business networking organization. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk management, and niche services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. Advisors use Wells Fargo resources to develop tailored recommendations, with clients deciding how to implement them through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Andrew Byren is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based out of the New York, NY office. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2018 after graduating from the University of South Carolina in 2017. In his role, Andrew provides customized financial planning and solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs, considering factors such as risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and associated costs. Andrew focuses on a variety of client areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, legacy planning, and portfolio management services, among others. He employs a modernized, planning-based approach and leverages the resources and experience of the BMV Group to deliver comprehensive advice and service. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Residing in Hazlet, New Jersey, Andrew enjoys baseball, basketball, football, chess, music, skiing, soccer, reading, spending time with family, and watching movies. He is involved with Covenant House as part of his community engagement.

Timothy Wells is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over seven years of experience in financial services. He initially began his career at Merrill Lynch in Hunt Valley, Maryland, where he became fully licensed and specialized in trusts and estates. In 2020, he worked closely with fixed income traders at Bank of America in New York City before returning to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2022 as a Financial Advisor at their Liberty Street office in New York. Timothy engages all avenues of Bank of America to develop and implement solutions for his clients, with a focus on trust and competency. His expertise includes working with executives, business owners, founders, and their families to build, protect, and preserve wealth through areas such as corporate benefits, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, and small business strategies. Timothy takes a proactive and client-centered approach, emphasizing listening and understanding clients' goals to provide clear, planning-focused guidance. He holds several FINRA registrations and professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA), Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA), and Certified Financial Planner® (CFP). Timothy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Rochester Institute of Technology. He is a member of The Gow School Board of Trustees and is involved with The Gow School community. Outside of his professional pursuits, Timothy enjoys baseball, cooking, ice hockey, music, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family. He resides in Downtown New York City.

Tamal Majumdar is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has worked at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Majumdar is also an insurance agent specializing in individual and group life, health, disability income insurance, fixed annuities, and property/casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Tara Pardo is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, bringing three decades of experience in the financial services industry. She began her career at Goldman Sachs, where she served as Vice President of Equity Sales from 1992 to 2018. Following that, she was a Senior Relationship Manager at Lord Abbett from 2018 to 2022 before joining Fidelity in 2023. Throughout her career, Tara has focused on helping clients with wealth planning and financial strategies. She emphasizes collaborating with clients to create, implement, and monitor plans that align with their individual goals. Her work at Fidelity leverages the firm's resources to assist clients in making informed decisions for their financial futures.

Mark Gregware is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and having 4 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2007. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies, combining in-house and third-party managers, and provides portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Jonathan Roman is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding what matters most to his clients and their families to develop personalized strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals. His approach involves getting to know clients well to tailor advice on a range of financial needs. Jonathan's expertise encompasses general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial events. He provides ongoing advice and guidance, adapting to clients' changing needs over time. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Rochester.

David Douglas is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Union, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and Florida Financial Advisors. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-delivery investment approach managed by third-party asset managers and supports trading and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.