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.

Lucas Cervelli is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, his work history includes roles at The College of New Jersey and Regal Consultants Corp., as well as seasonal positions with Long Beach Island Beach Patrol. He is also the sole proprietor of EchoLine LLC, a technology consulting business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and advisory resources, including the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations, to support clients’ financial goals.

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.

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 with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, having begun her career at Citigroup Global Markets in 2000. Outside of her financial advisory role, she is involved with Woo Enterprise LLC, a private real estate company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone financial planning service.

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 with Equitable Advisors in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at ThorLabs and held various other positions. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, using both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Vincent Cooper is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill and Wells Fargo Clearing. In addition to his advisory career, he serves as a police officer in Tenafly, NJ. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and works with third-party asset managers to implement diversified investment strategies.

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 at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has built his career since 1999. He supports high-net-worth individuals by developing customized wealth management strategies, including private equity and alternative investments. In his role as a Portfolio Manager, he constructs and manages portfolio strategies and can manage clients' personalized or defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis. William focuses on retirement strategy, emphasizing its importance regardless of a client's financial standing. Additionally, he offers small- and mid-sized business owners services such as retirement plan administration, cash management, succession strategies, and credit and lending solutions through Bank of America. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He has been recognized nationally, having been named to Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2020 through 2026. William holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance from the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University. He has contributed to the firm's Financial Advisor Development Program as a coach and instructor. He resides in Montclair, NJ, enjoys adventure sports, fishing, music, and spending time with his family, and is involved with the Commonwealth Club of Montclair.

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.