James Hofmann is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He also owns and operates Information Technology Recycling, LLC, a business he has been involved with since 2011. Additionally, Hofmann serves as a committee member of the Sussex County GOP Republican Committee in Byram Township, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Roderick Arias is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wachovia Bank, N.A. for 22 years and Ameriprise for one year. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm combines research and analytics with diversification principles to offer both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Russell Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Outside of advising, he owns The RCS Group, LLC, a financial planning business, and serves on the investment committee for Safe & Sound Somerset. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Lauren Schneider is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2018. Prior to her financial services career, she was employed at Fox News Channel / Newscorp from 2008 to 2017 and had a brief role at Ninety Acres at Natirar in 2017. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frank Petrelli is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Petrelli serves as a firefighter and union president for Paterson Fireman Local 202, as well as the legislative chairman for the New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory models, including third-party managed programs and discretionary portfolios, and offers ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Mark Reisman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Equitable Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill. Reisman serves as Vice President of the Board of Trustees for the Commission on Accreditation for Home Care, a nonprofit organization. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative annual planning relationships supported by firm-approved analytical tools and a range of specialized planning programs.

Stacey Roman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has held roles at Wachovia Bank, N.A., Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., Quick & Reilly, Inc., and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research-driven investment strategies with a broad range of financial products and operates with over 14,000 financial advisors managing approximately $671 billion in assets.

Christopher Stapleton is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Westfield, NJ. His prior roles include positions at Guideline Financial Strategies, GWN Securities, and Academic Analytics, as well as experience in education and community organizations. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Rabadeau Wealth Group in a client service capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical modeling and maintains unique municipal advisory capabilities alongside customized employer advisory services.

Hal Smolanoff is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of ZJH Legacy, LLC, an investment-related business based in Cranford, NJ. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and operates a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Jinesh Shah is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing customized wealth strategies tailored to each client’s evolving needs. As a Merrill Wealth Management Advisor, he focuses on structuring and aligning broader financial strategies encompassing investment management, tax efficiency, retirement planning, and risk considerations. He works with a select group of business owners and high-earning professionals to address complex financial decisions requiring coordination, clarity, and a long-term perspective. His work particularly centers on clients navigating key financial inflection points, such as liquidity events, concentrated positions, and peak earning years. Jinesh serves as a strategic advisor, collaborating with clients’ CPAs and attorneys to ensure financial decisions are coordinated across investment, tax, and estate considerations. His professional credentials include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jinesh holds a Bachelor's Degree from Drexel University and is proficient in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys hiking, music, photography, pickleball, reading, swimming, tennis, traveling, watching movies, and yoga.

Joseph Falbo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. He has 31 years of industry experience, having previously worked at National Planning Corporation, Cetera, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is also an author through Falbo Education. 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 with access to model portfolios, third-party management, and institutional platforms.

James Hunt is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including APW Capital, Aurora Private Wealth Management, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Northwestern Mutual. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through multiple platforms and custodians.

Sophia Genna is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she held various roles including positions at the New Jersey Innovation Institute, Forest Hill Field Club, and Rutgers University. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth spectrums, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Sean Carson is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Millburn, NJ. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by a centralized operational structure and extensive due diligence resources.

Mirian Marquina is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2022. Prior to that, she spent three years at Wells Fargo Clearing and eleven years at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 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.

Daniel Merkl is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors and holds the Series 66 credential. He has been in the industry since 2026, starting his advisory career with LPL Financial Enterprise before joining Equitable Advisors. Prior to his financial services roles, he has held various positions including work in marketing and hospitality, and attended Indiana University. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing third-party managers and a variety of investment vehicles.

J Murphy is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, they provide guidance and strategies to help clients manage and grow their financial assets. J Murphy holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Guilford College. Their background supports their expertise in investment planning and wealth management.

Kristy Borst is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2007. Borst serves as a trustee for family trusts, a role she fulfills with minimal time commitment. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Siddharth Misra is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2017, following prior roles at National Planning Corporation and AXA Distributors, 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jeremy Herbert is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides personalized wealth management services with a planning-based approach focused on investments. His practice emphasizes building client relationships founded on trust, integrity, and satisfaction, with a long-term strategy grounded in asset allocation and diversification. Jeremy’s expertise includes personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, and both individual and corporate investment strategies. His team currently oversees $500 million in client assets across various account types, including Defined Benefit and Contribution Plans, IRAs, SEPs, non-qualified accounts, and personal investment programs. Their service model is primarily fee-based, utilizing a goals-based wealth management approach. He holds multiple professional designations, including Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Jeremy earned a bachelor's degree from Saint Michael's College. He resides in Metuchen, New Jersey with his family.