Aaron Paglia is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014 and previously worked with Axa Advisors. Paglia also has involvement in an outside insurance business. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients—including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals—as well as pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both firm-offered and third-party advisory solutions.

Padmaja Kotagiri is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has been affiliated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Previously, she spent 16 years with Metlife Securities Inc. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and a collaborative annual planning process.

Theodora Portelos is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and over 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2014. Portelos serves on the board of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey Philoptochos, a charitable nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets across various investment and planning services.

Geoffrey Mann is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

William Meagher is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1982 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage custody services. The firm integrates these services with Bank of America affiliates and emphasizes managed accounts and manager selection supported by its Chief Investment Office and platform oversight.

Rachel Foti is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. In her role, she works closely with clients to develop customized financial plans tailored to their family's unique needs, emphasizing ongoing communication and strategic plan improvement. Her professional experience includes roles as an Associate Producer and Paraplanner at The Garback Agency in 2025, and as an Associate Producer at Dennis R. Hahn Financial and Insurance Services from 2017 to 2025. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Registered Phone Representative at Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2017. Rachel holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Rachel is involved in family activities and social events with friends. She also enjoys snowboarding and traveling.

Sudeshna Kapoor is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Edward Jones, and previously at Amrita. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. Their model-driven investment approach includes financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, along with affiliated trust and insurance services.

James Lewy is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2009 to 2024. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining a broad range of advisory and non-advisory financial services.

John Tarantino is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 45 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Morgan Stanley in various capacities over the past decade. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with multiple wealth management entities associated with LPL Financial. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds. The firm employs proprietary research and planning tools to develop recommendations, offering clients discretion over implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Donald Rosenthal is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Short Hills, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

Kevin Lange is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has held positions at Bank of America, Charles Schwab, and Fidelity Investments. Merrill, together 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Lobel is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides financial planning and investment advisory services to clients, leveraging his expertise as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Muhlenberg College. Robert applies his education and professional designation to assist clients in managing their financial portfolios and achieving their investment goals.

Martin Mercurio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and has been affiliated with National Planning Corporation since 2010. Mercurio is also involved with Beacon Financial Group in an investment-related capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Meredith Doty is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2019. Prior to that, she was employed at Prudential Advisors and Loyola University Maryland. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Matthew Goggin is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 credential. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2025 and has prior experience in various roles outside the financial industry, including automotive and e-commerce businesses. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers financial planning, brokerage, and insurance services through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Jason Natale is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bridgewater, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at M&T Securities, Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Ciro Lipariti is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank SSB, Charles Schwab and Co., Inc., TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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, employing multi-asset model portfolios with strategic allocation and research-supported alternative investments.

Michelle Bada is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1998. Outside of her advisory work, she is listed as a part owner of a family restaurant in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey. Merrill, together 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Polina Novozhilova is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2023. Charles Schwab 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, offering a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Brent Mccollin is an advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Merrill and New Jersey Transit, among others. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities, utilizing a model-driven investment approach supported by third-party managers and LPL’s Research Department.