Armando Dirienzo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner and 25% owner of Pebble in Your Shoe LLC, which operates a franchise called Stumpy’s Hatchet House, and he is also a co-owner of Tac House LLC, an entertainment venue. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with a structured recommendation process and incorporates a defined investment universe shaped by affiliated product relationships.

Joseph Reilly is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2022 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, offering advice without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Richard Jambrina is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 15 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and investment models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sean Stevens is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, where he has worked since 2016. He has 10 years of industry experience, primarily within Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to develop financial plans.

Michael Taggart is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a variety of advisory programs and customized portfolio management strategies incorporating both in-house and third-party investment managers.

John Legband is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at E*Trade Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and AXA Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Ryan Conklin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated from 2014 to 2020 before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

James Elsman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2003 to 2008. He also serves as co-trustee for his parents' trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research and analytics to inform its investment approaches, including discretionary and non-discretionary retirement plan services.

Gandolfo Taravella is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014, with a three-year tenure at Morgan Stanley in between. Outside of his advisory role, he manages several family-owned condo rental properties in New Jersey. 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. The firm delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis, combining institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Meredith D'Ovidio is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles at Morgan Stanley since 2021 and prior work at Waterlily and Loyola University Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured discovery processes and advanced planning tools to develop tailored financial plans.

Richard Byank is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and previously spent 19 years at Ameriprise Financial Services. He also has an active role as a Wealth Management Advisor with Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC, providing financial planning and portfolio management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and consulting services.

Lori Villatoro is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2004. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates advanced modeling tools.

Kristopher Taubald is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a vice president for Track Group Stats, assisting with membership processes in a volunteer capacity. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and a range of asset-management programs. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory models, including services delivered by credentialed Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Robyn Tumminia is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She previously spent 26 years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. There are no notable outside business activities reported. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars. The firm structures financial planning as annual, collaborative engagements using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and recommend investment strategies.

Paul Soranno is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kenvil, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Bridgehampton National Bank. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm delivers its services through a centralized consulting team and integrates algorithmic tools alongside human review to tailor retirement income strategies.

Andrew Liss is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 44 years of industry experience and has worked at Merrill since 1982, concurrently working at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, along with trading, account administration, and custody support.

Lucas Cervelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he held various roles including work with Regal Consultants Corp. and positions with the Long Beach Island Beach Patrol. He is also the sole proprietor of EchoLine LLC, a technology consulting business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Lloyd Winkler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Winkler also works as an agent/broker involved in fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers across various program structures.

Melissa Hertzberg is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she collaborates with individuals, families, and business owners to develop personalized financial plans and tailored investment portfolios aimed at achieving their specific goals. Melissa's approach focuses on delivering service, strategic guidance, and advice to help grow and protect client wealth. She graduated with Highest Honors from the College of Business and Economics at Lehigh University, an honor awarded to those ranking in the top 5% of their class. Melissa holds professional designations as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Beyond her client work, Melissa serves on the board of the Morristown Short Hills Market Women's Exchange, an employee network group focused on enhancing client service and supporting the careers of women through philanthropic and educational initiatives. She grew up in Somerset County, New Jersey, and currently resides in Hoboken. Melissa's personal interests include basketball, chess, cooking, dancing, skiing, spending time with her family, and watching movies.

Greg Bayvel is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides traditional advice and guidance, as well as builds and manages personalized investment strategies for his clients. These strategies may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies, and can be managed on a discretionary basis through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Greg has been working in the financial services industry since 2005 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2012. He holds a Bachelor's degree with a double major in Economics and Management and Labor Relations from Rutgers University, awarded in 2004, and a Master of Business Administration from Rutgers Business School with a focus on Finance, completed in 2012. He holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, Greg is an active community member involved with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, St. Peter's Orphanage, Team in Training, and The Hoboken Shelter. He has completed over twenty marathons while raising money for charities including the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the ALS Association of NYC. Greg resides in Boonton Township, New Jersey, with his wife, Casey, and sons, Jack and Cameron.