Stephanie Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2014. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and organizations.

Terence McMahon is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and financial planning solutions.

Diane Lopes is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Brian Sherman is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Enterprise, LLC, with 31 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at MissionSquare Investment Services, Lorenzo CPA LLC, Avantax, and Merrill, among others. He also owns an accounting and tax preparation business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base—including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities—by providing investment advisory and brokerage services through a network of investment adviser representatives, primarily using model-driven investment strategies.

Jeffrey Burns is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Christopher Russo is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Marsh McLennan and Duff & Phelps prior to joining Osaic Wealth. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Glenn O'Brien is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and has held various positions across education and corporate sectors. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

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 affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in personalized wealth management strategies, leveraging the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. Gregory works closely with clients to develop flexible strategies that address their full financial picture and adapt to changing market conditions. His areas of expertise include 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. Gregory holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Kean University. In addition to his professional work, Gregory participates in community activities in keeping with the Merrill tradition of service. He volunteers with local organizations and has personal interests that 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.

Lori Mc Guinness is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Advisors, and David Lerner Associates. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Robert Buckman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. He also has a part-time involvement with Prudential’s Property and Casualty division in Basking Ridge, NJ. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

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.

Sami Wahid is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, JPMorgan Securities LLC, PNC, and Weichert Realtors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Earl Pedersen Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Allied Wealth Partners, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is employed by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, where he investigates businesses to ensure tax compliance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Lois Tubbs is a financial advisor with Merrill in Flemington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Bank of America. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Samuel Smith III is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at Avantax and multiple Cetera entities. Outside of advising, he operates Taxsmiths LLC, providing individual and business tax preparation, tax planning, and financial aid consulting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers across diverse program structures.

Edward Collins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Summit Financial Resources Inc and Summit Equities, Inc from 2002 to 2008 before joining LPL Financial in 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Collins co-owns two non-investment businesses, Vimagery Inc and Eat Right Vending, and operates a financial education company, Wealth Wisdom Productions, LLC. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, using both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced technology tools.