Susan Regan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she offers a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that begins with listening to clients' needs and ensuring every strategy is grounded in understanding their goals. She provides access to Merrill's investment insights and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. Susan holds a Master's Degree from Rutgers University and a Bachelor's Degree from Seton Hall University. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) by designation. She participates in community service aligned with Merrill's tradition, volunteering with organizations such as the Eatontown Food Pantry, the Erica Lenore Diedrichsen Butterfly Memorial Foundation, and the Monmouth County Republican Club.

Michele Gilligo is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients since 1999. She specializes in helping individuals, families, and businesses develop financial strategies tailored to their short- and long-term objectives. Michele's areas of focus include college education planning, retirement income and personal retirement planning, liquidity management, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Michele holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities registrations and the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Michele works with a team of advisors and specialists to provide personalized service and customized financial solutions. She is fluent in English and French. Outside of her professional role, Michele lives in Chesterfield, New Jersey, and enjoys activities such as baseball, billiards, boating, fishing, gardening, hiking, music, and spending time with her family.

Konstantinos Rigas is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Elite Laundry Systems, LLC, a business he has been associated with since 2010. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and provides integrated brokerage, custody, and cash management services.

Olivier Martinez is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley in Lawrenceville, NJ. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Waddell & Reed, and Morgan Stanley’s Private Bank and Smith Barney. He has also been involved with nonprofit and cultural organizations such as Skema US Foundation and Room Circus Medical Clowning. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured methodologies and proprietary tools.

Janet Cook is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where she has worked since 2014. She has 17 years of industry experience. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies managed by internal and third-party teams.

Leonard Thor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Metuchen, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Thor serves as a trustee on the board of the Brookview Commons Homeowners Association. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, incorporating proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to provide tailored recommendations.

Dan Liu is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Prior to his financial career, he was involved with the National Alliance on Mental Illness in New Jersey for four years. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Santoriello is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Edison, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Westgate Recruiting, PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with property management on a part-time basis. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients, operating primarily as a wrap-fee solution rather than managing institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

Robert Beylickjian is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and previously held positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America, and he is also retired from the U.S. Army Reserve. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven and includes access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and participation in wrap programs, along with affiliated trust and insurance services.

Michael Santino is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license, and has 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation for five years and has over two decades of experience in accounting and tax preparation through his role at Mark A. Coller, CPA. Outside of advising, he has worked as a driver for DoorDash. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily through investment adviser representatives using a variety of strategic and tactical investment options.

Jack Schreiber is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual, Viable, Arrow Search Partners, and Bank of America. He completed his studies at the University of Florida. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mary Batcha is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a key member of The Shannon Group. She and her team focus on serving multi-generational families across the country, addressing personalized financial goals such as college education planning, retirement income, legacy and philanthropic planning, and socially responsible investing. They develop customized investment approaches based on clients' unique financial situations and priorities, continuously reviewing and adjusting strategies as circumstances evolve. Mary joined Merrill Lynch in 2001 and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, and Personal Investment Advisor. She has experience leading as the Resident Director of the Jenkintown, PA office for four years and participates in advisor education events, sharing insights to help other financial advisors serve their clients effectively. Her work has been recognized with inclusion on multiple Forbes lists such as "America's Top Women Wealth Advisors" and "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors," as well as recognition by Working Mother/SHOOK Research. Mary graduated from Dickinson College. She resides in Pennington, New Jersey, with her husband and three children. Her personal interests include hiking, ice hockey, reading, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with her family.

Deborah Van Doorne is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and offers services such as discretionary management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.

Nazar Shkambara is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 2008 and holds the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Nazar earned a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University. Throughout his career, Nazar has worked with high net worth families, professionals, and small business owners to manage their wealth through various market cycles by focusing on goals-based wealth management, wealth accumulation, preservation, and transfers. His expertise includes retirement planning, estate planning, insurance, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He is a member of the Financial Planning Association. Outside of his professional work, Nazar enjoys fishing, golfing, running, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Erika Dodd is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. She has about a decade of experience in the financial industry, with previous roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc. including Financial Advisor from 2020 to 2021, Client Consultant from 2019 to 2020, and Brokerage Investment Professional from 2017 to 2019. Throughout her career, Erika has focused on supporting, educating, and empowering clients to make informed financial decisions. She emphasizes understanding the emotional aspects that can influence financial planning, working collaboratively with clients to develop plans aimed at achieving their long-term goals. Outside of her professional work, Erika enjoys activities such as going to the beach, attending concerts, participating in family activities, fitness, reading, and practicing yoga.

Christopher Heiser is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan entities since 2011, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Thomas Bongiorni is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved as an insurance broker, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs including estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Michael Lee is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors, as well as ownership of MSL Capital Management Group, a business operated under Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, and manages over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Ryan Quillen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Ic Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc. for nearly two decades each. He serves on the board of the Montgomery Basketball Association, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms with a model portfolio and third-party subadvisor approach.