Nathan Smith is a financial advisor with Merrill in Jersey City, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Briad Restaurant Group, Certified Financial Services, Columbia Bank, and Fairleigh Dickinson University. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm leverages its integration with Bank of America to provide access to a broad set of products and services.

Bonnie Park is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Financial Services for 23 years before joining Edward Jones in 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and over 15,000 branch offices.

James Figurelli is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles outside finance, such as positions at Tac Ops Laser Tag and Spring Brook Country Club. 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 third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Theodore Fiolek III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2025 and previously with IC Advisory Services Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc. Mr. Fiolek is also the sole proprietor of a tax preparation and financial services business and is a self-published novelist. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing research, model portfolios, and advanced investment technologies.

Eric Eng is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2018. He focuses on developing strong client relationships by understanding clients' personal perspectives and priorities to create tailored financial strategies. Eric works to help clients pursue goals such as retirement planning, funding education, managing wealth transfers, and addressing potential health care costs. His approach emphasizes regular communication and adjustments to strategies, aiming to bring clarity and simplicity to complex financial planning. Eric’s expertise includes corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, and portfolio management services, among other areas. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. Eric graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He lives in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey with his wife and two sons. Outside of work, Eric participates in community volunteering and enjoys personal interests such as biking, camping, chess, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, photography, and volleyball.

James Dellavecchia is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cranford, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023, he worked for nine years at LPL Financial. He serves as president of the Cranford Business Alliance. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates primarily through LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers, with a regulatory asset base managed across discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

Gary Jones is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2017. He has eight years of industry experience, including two years at Jones and Jones Consulting LLC prior to joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary services with a fiduciary standard and maintains affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Craig Zaikov is a Senior Financial Advisor specializing in wealth management within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with high net worth individuals to develop personalized financial strategies and portfolios aimed at achieving their long-term financial goals. His areas of expertise include liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income planning. Craig holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia and completed his high school education at Cresskill High School. Craig is also committed to community involvement, volunteering with local organizations, and enjoys basketball, golfing, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Mark Villani is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. Prior to this role, he worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America-Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2020. With many years of experience as a financial consultant, Mark focuses on developing financial strategies tailored to his clients' goals and aspirations. He emphasizes the importance of building trust and understanding his clients and their families to support sound financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Mark enjoys board games, concerts, football, outdoor adventures, and spending time with his pets.

Joseph Dandola is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2017, previously associated with Axa Advisors and Rich Planning Group. Outside of advising, he is involved in Madison Travel as an outside agent for travel bookings. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, brokerage, insurance, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as a dual-registered SEC investment adviser and broker-dealer, relying on LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Juan Muniz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, along with a tenure at Wachovia Bank, N.A. beginning in 2007. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes a broad range of financial products in its investment menus, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Dionne Lloyd is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Fidelity Investments, and Wachovia Bank, N.A. She is currently based in Ridgewood, NJ. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a unique inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Gerald Reiss is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2007 and operates a CPA firm providing audits, financial statements, accounting, and tax services to individuals and businesses. In addition to his advisory work, he offers individual life insurance unrelated to investments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with diverse investment program options.

Melinda Bini is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2024, and Northfield Bank since 2024. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Northfield Investment Services as an investment representative. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

Bruce Goldman is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 39 years of industry experience. He has held a Series 63 and Series 65 designation and has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2005. Based in Jersey City, NJ, he has been part of Schwab’s advisory team for over two decades. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining multi-asset model portfolios with centralized custody and operational support.

Adriane Conway is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 18 years and has been affiliated with Keybridge Financial since 2007. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and various investment strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

David Sytsma is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1993. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Tiffany Thomas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2015. Outside of finance, she is a Pilates instructor at Purple Kisses Pole Fitness Studio in Union, New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment models to support clients’ financial goals.

Lawrence Feiler is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at C.L. King & Associates, Inc. for nearly a decade before joining LPL Enterprise in 2026. His other business activities include involvement with non-variable insurance through a related insurance agency. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, access to model portfolios, and a variety of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with active sales of financial products.

Joseph Kayal is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 9 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, Eagle Strategies, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is active as an insurance broker specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, health, and property and casualty insurance. 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 with a focus on collaborative, goal-based recommendations using firm-approved analytical tools.