John Gallagher is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Gallagher also holds a real estate license. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Michael Venturi is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 1994. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Florham Park, New Jersey. 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 designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mary Perrone is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Wired Delivery, an online retail business, and works as an independent travel advisor with Dream Vacations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process that incorporates various modeling tools and advisory services.

Eric Brubaker is a CFP® professional affiliated with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2019. He has six years of industry experience and has held roles outside finance including positions at Ramapo Country Day Camp and involvement with political campaigns. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brian Marzulli is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets since 2016. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to each client’s risk profile.

Frank Dolce is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and City National Bank before joining RBC. Outside of his advisory role, Dolce serves on the advisory board of the Lake Mohawk Golf Club and is involved with several non-investment business ventures in environmental consulting and acting employee leasing. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with flexible portfolio management options that incorporate both in-house and third-party investment managers, alongside services such as financial planning, custody, and brokerage.

Christina Woo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as at Citigroup Global Markets since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Woo Enterprise LLC, a private real estate company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning solutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools, including scenario modeling, to support its advisory services.

Lisa Mcentee is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2014 and Wells Fargo Advisors since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Adrian Ukaj is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at ThorLabs and various other positions before joining Equitable Advisors in 2023. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a range of third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Vincent Cooper is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a police officer in Tenafly, New Jersey. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning and retirement plan support to individual investors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Michael Timchula is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 securities licenses. His prior experience includes roles at National Asset Management and National Securities Corp. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Rene Dierkes is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Mountainside Town Council in New Jersey and owns a scrap metal business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipalities, offering tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management strategies and affiliated research.

Nicholas Gullace is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mizuho Shared Services, Corient Private Wealth, and USI Insurance. He also has a four-year background at Hobart & William Smith Colleges. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

William Samay is a Senior Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career at Merrill Lynch in 1999 and specializes in creating and managing wealth management strategies for high-net-worth individuals. His expertise includes private equity, alternative investments, and discretionary portfolio management that may incorporate individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Will works closely with a largely referred clientele, focusing on developing new investment relationships and constructing personalized portfolio approaches. He holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designation and has been recognized nationally as a leading financial advisor, having been named to Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2020 through 2025. Will emphasizes the importance of retirement strategy within overall financial planning and provides services to small- and mid-sized business owners, including retirement plan administration, cash management, succession planning, and credit and lending through Bank of America. He graduated from the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University with a bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance. Additionally, he has contributed as a coach and instructor in Merrill Lynch’s Financial Advisor Development Program. Outside of his professional duties, William is involved in the Commonwealth Club of Montclair. He enjoys adventure sports, fishing, and music, and values spending time with his family.

Christopher Perrotta is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer for the Vernon Township Little League and is involved with the Sussex County YMCA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and affiliations.

Anthony Pecora is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of finance, he assists in marketing at a family automotive sales business, VMP Auto Inc., on weekends. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Lisa Bazzani is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2019. Her previous roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, LPL Financial, and Private Advisor Group, LLC. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Albert Passanante is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Services, and 1st Global Advisors. Passanante is also an owner and financial advisor at Nisivoccia LLP, where he has been involved in providing financial services since 2001. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with various program structures and investment options.

Jayme Califano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Taylor Palmer LLC, a construction and engineering technology firm. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools.

John Bogucz is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for Western International Securities, Inc. for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he invents and sells an original board game on Etsy and serves as the treasurer of the Boonton Township volunteer fire department. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and portfolio management strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management.