Mark Van Ness is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing investment strategies for high net worth individuals and business owners, providing goals-based wealth management alongside a team of specialists. Mark's work includes managing portfolios that may incorporate individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Mark has been in the financial services industry since 1999 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2012. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned an Associate's Degree from Devry University. His client focus areas include education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income. Residing in Westfield, NJ, Mark lives with his wife, Roseann, and their two daughters, Gabriella and Sabrina. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys baseball, boating, fishing, football, traveling, sport fishing, and Italian food.

Jordan Toma is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 65 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2013 and was with Pruco Securities, LLC from 2013 to 2024 before joining LPL Enterprise. Outside of his advisory work, Jordan provides speaking engagements and workshops to schools and organizations through a separate business, I’m Just A Kid With An IEP LLC. LPL Enterprise, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs model-driven investment implementation and provides access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Gary Nesta is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with five years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations as well as a Series 66 license. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2020, he worked in various roles including positions at Retro Fitness and Ramapo College of New Jersey. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software tools to deliver written recommendations as part of annual, collaborative planning engagements.

Roger Mahfouz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Scotch Plains, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Citi Private Advisory, and iA Financial Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services primarily 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.

James Ogrady is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2013. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Livingston is a Senior Financial Advisor with 43 years of experience managing assets for wealthy individuals and non-profit organizations. He works to thoroughly understand his clients' financial needs and aligns resources to help them meet or exceed their goals. Mark assists clients in evaluating near-term concerns, planning for long-term objectives, and developing personalized financial strategies. His client focus includes family wealth management, services for endowments, foundations, non-profits, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and socially responsible investing. Mark holds the designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and completed a certificate program at Paul Smith's College. Mark is involved in community activities, including mentoring the Morristown High School Investment Club and serving as Warden at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Essex Fells, New Jersey. He has coached the Denville Blue Knights hockey team, served as chair of the construction committee at the Convent of St. John Baptist in Mendham, New Jersey, and is a member of the Park Avenue Club.

Salal Shaikh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022. His prior work experience includes roles at HR Directions, Prime Now LLC, and teaching at the middle and high school levels. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery, utilizing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Christopher Johnson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several Schwab entities since 2017, as well as at RBC Capital Markets. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Richard Friaglia is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2013 and previously held roles at Securian Financial Services, New England Securities, and Hornor, Townsend & Kent. He serves as a board member for the nonprofit Hudson Community Enterprises. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, goal-based planning utilizing advanced software tools and features specialized programs including divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Gerard Luciano is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2005 to 2008. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Gail Abrams is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ic Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center Inc, LPL Financial, and National Planning Corporation. She also owns a legal services practice through The Law Office of Gail L. Abrams. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals, providing access to multiple platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

Nicholas Patti is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to joining J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to offer asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Alexander Vasilantone Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. 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 wide range of financial planning and investment management services, supported by a large network of advisors and various advisory platforms.

Angela Von Spreckelsen is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2020 and was previously with Merrill from 2009 to 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of K and A Von Realty LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and tailors investment strategies based on clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers.

Mark Feldman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in direct sales for Senor Sangria, promoting a line of flavored wines. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, with notable activities in affiliated insurance and trust services.

Irina Shante is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 33 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1993, including a long tenure at Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in property and casualty insurance related to auto, condo, and umbrella coverage through Plymouth Rock. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Jake Powelson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Quickcheck and Best Cellars Wine and Spirits. 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 primarily uses model-driven investment strategies developed by internal and third-party portfolio strategists and offers financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party managers.

Ronald Garutti Jr. is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with over 31 years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Financial and previously held roles at Cetera and Securian Financial Services. In addition to his advisory duties, he is involved in selling life, disability, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nicole Drasin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Warren, NJ, bringing seven years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2019, she was involved with Gallant Entertainment, Inc. as a musician and performed in a drumline for New York Giants football games and other private events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, with a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Richard Hopkins is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of experience, currently serving at Thrivent Investment Management in Princeton, NJ. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Hopkins serves as a commissioner on the Board of Fire Commissioners for Montgomery Township Fire District #2, overseeing tax levies and expenses for the district. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across various planning topics. The firm separates its planning services from portfolio management and does not accept discretionary trading authority for its Dedicated Planning Service.