Christine Benson is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of experience at the firm and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill in 2018, she spent fourteen years with Raised Family. Outside of her advisory role, she is a fitness instructor at Hackettstown Dance Fitness. Merrill, alongside 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, and various institutional investors using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Gregory Burke is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in wealth management and banking services. He focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies that align with his clients' financial goals and the dynamic nature of today's market conditions. Greg's client focus includes areas such as college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Greg holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Kean University and has earned the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He resides in Milltown with his wife, Irma, and daughter, Riley. In addition to his professional pursuits, Greg participates in community volunteer activities in line with Merrill's tradition of community service. His personal interests include basketball, boating, camping, cooking, gardening, hiking, ice hockey, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

John Cusate is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, with nine years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016 and holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services 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 provides proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

Daniel Mc Donald is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 31 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Mc Donald currently serves at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery and proprietary tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning services.

Robert Buckman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. He is also involved in Prudential’s property and casualty investment-related activities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by an integrated platform that combines financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Bradford Mehl is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Concurrent Advisors. Mehl is also president of Bell Rock Wealth Advisors LLC, a support company. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

James Vellanti Jr. is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides investment advice and access to banking and lending services through Bank of America. His approach involves understanding clients' priorities to create personalized investment strategies. James specializes in various aspects of financial planning, including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. He engages with clients to discuss their goals and provides ongoing guidance as their circumstances evolve. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware and holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Stephen Oliver is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author and media contributor for The Retirement Obsession. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Earl Pedersen Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Allied Wealth Partners, and Securian Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is employed by the New Jersey Department of Treasury investigating businesses for tax compliance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Lois Tubbs is a financial advisor with Merrill in Flemington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Bank of America. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies with support from internal and third-party portfolio managers.

William Leach is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he leads a small group prayer ministry for fathers called Dads in Prayer, which focuses on providing spiritual leadership resources and support. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Peter Degiralamo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 53 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2010 and holds a Series 63 designation. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with advisory engagements typically structured as discrete projects.

Edward Collins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lebanon, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns Vimagery Inc and Eat Right Vending, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Brandon Sheh is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and having six years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2019 and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance broker involved in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance sales. MassMutual 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, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Zhigang Shen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs for individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and applies a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Lawrence Frydman is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses, with 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he has an investment-related involvement with Plymouth Rock Property and Casualty. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Steven Jones is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a tennis official for the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Authority. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Patrick Cassidy is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to address areas such as executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, and retirement income. His approach focuses on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Patrick holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He completed his high school education at Carteret High School and attended Seton Hall University. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Mary Ann Giaimo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she participates as a judge for a student presentation panel at Seton Hall University. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to produce annual, non-discretionary recommendations in partnership with advisors like Mary Ann.

Krzysztof Przywara is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including JP Morgan Securities, Citizens Securities, and Uber. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary strategies supported by analytical modeling and offers specialized advisory programs such as municipal and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.