Anita Thomas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she manages an accounting and bookkeeping business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and a variety of investment strategies.

Eric Mercado is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Northwell Health Labs, as well as twelve years at Zadies Bake Shop. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Robert Siegler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial since 2020. His previous roles include positions at Lakeland Financial Services, Raymond James Financial Services, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Peter Demarco is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, and spent ten years at UBS Financial Services prior to that. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment 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 discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Jennifer Jervis Babish is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry and joined Merrill Lynch in 2012. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Financial Center Manager for Wells Fargo. Jennifer holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations and has earned professional designations including Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her expertise includes personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. Before entering the financial industry, Jennifer was a teacher, which informs her approach to financial education. She focuses on helping women investors and their families by providing financial education and promoting healthy financial habits. Jennifer holds a Bachelor's degree from Saint Thomas Aquinas College. In her personal life, she enjoys cooking, music, pickleball, reading, sewing, spending time with her family, tennis, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Thomas Kelly is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2026. Prior to his financial industry roles, he worked in various positions including at Louis Vuitton Malletier and other firms. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Helen Alberto is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to identify their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals and develops portfolio strategies designed to help achieve them. Her approach includes providing ongoing advice and adapting strategies as clients' financial situations evolve, covering areas such as investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Helen also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, lending, and small business solutions. Helen holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Montclair State University. She is proficient in both Spanish and English and is involved in several professional organizations, including the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce, the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners, and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, she contributes to the community through her involvement with Jersey City Medical Center. Outside of her professional work, Helen enjoys activities such as cooking, dancing, playing pickleball and tennis, traveling, and practicing yoga. She values building long-term relationships with individuals and families to support their holistic wealth management across generations.

Nancy Amalfitano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2007 and previously spent five years at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as co-chair of the Saddle River Valley Branch at Valley Hospital. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing various strategies and technology to support its network of over 22,000 advisors.

Javier Bustamante is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morris Tech Partners and AT&T. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing Captain Gambit Studios, LLC and has worked as a Lyft driver since 2017. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, emphasizing a range of strategic and tax-aware investment models.

Walter Janeczek is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Franklin Lakes, NJ. He has 16 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Cascade Medical Enterprises LLC, a medical device business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kevin Fennell is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously spent 14 years with Foresters Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a rental property with his spouse. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Lewie Soaivan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oakland, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Andrew Coker is a financial advisor with Cetera in Pearl River, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2010 and previously worked at Foresters Financial Advisory Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a large network of independent advisors and significant assets under management.

Sue Thompson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2010. In addition to her advisory role, she is also active as a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options and model-based strategies, with both proprietary and third-party approaches, tailored to client objectives across multiple platform arrangements.

Howard Genden is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, North Ridge Securities Corp., and American Portfolios Financial Services. He is also involved in insurance sales and owns Pace Financial Services and POHS Institute. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets through a large network of advisors.

Aldo Pizzoli is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and the Hospital for Special Surgery. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in computer consulting and tax preparation through ACP Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning options. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies across multiple program structures.

Douglas Posluszny is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2006 and has worked at Bergen Community College since 1993. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including 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.

Rene Delgrosso is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and Primerica Advisors since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Pushing Up People, Inc., a business formed for Primerica purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Bernard Fasciano is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014 and operates a separate licensed private detective business. Fasciano is involved with Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County as an advisory committee member and volunteers for the Bay Head Shores Property Owners Association in New Jersey. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Jesse Newman is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC, InvestorFlow, Intralinks, and ATSG. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.