Connie Joyce is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Citigroup Global Markets since 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and various analytical tools, focusing on advisory services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone financial plans.

Karen Cardenas is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at several major firms, including Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, Citigroup, and JPMorgan. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ridgewell Clark is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He has worked at several financial firms, including Morgan Stanley and Park Avenue Securities, and has also been involved with Habitat For Humanity. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, delivering written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a focus on eligible strategies.

Saidur Rahman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and concurrently holds a position at Webster Bank since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Paramount in a non-investment-related capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing 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, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Paolo Cerri is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Santander Securities, LLC, Santander Bank, NA, Family First Funding, and C&J Partnership. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Michele Nielsen is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Fidelity and its affiliated entities since 2006. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Howard Shallcross is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Shallcross teaches macroeconomics at Brookdale Community College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by advanced analytical tools and a wide range of investment services.

Mahul Balar is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Marlboro, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously was with Axa Advisors and Eagle Strategies. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as a member of real estate investment LLCs and spends time analyzing and investing in real estate opportunities. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Timothy Mulhern is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Citigroup Global Markets. 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, leveraging both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

James Gallagher is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley since 2013 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services including structured planning tools and broad retail and institutional investment solutions.

Patricia Donelan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 47 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, UBS Financial Services, and Momentum Independent Network. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Gregory Kirichenko is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill Lynch and Equitable Advisors. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at All American Healthcare for seven years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on non‑discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model allocations and leverages broader derivatives and commodities capabilities within its advisory program.

Jonathan Scott is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Liberty Mutual Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Humidor Collective Group LLC, a business focused on cigar hospitality and management. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse clientele, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through its affiliated entities.

Garrett Morrison is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as power of attorney for his mother, assisting with her financial affairs. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models implemented through both proprietary programs and third-party managers.

Jason Weinstein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets from 1998 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Justin Sonta is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent partner in several commercial real estate ventures based in Hackensack, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Kevin Berenzon is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co., Equitable Advisors, LLC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a structured, non-discretionary program.

Daniel Seitz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of CEDJR, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm with over 14,000 financial advisors, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from its own investment institute and third-party sources to provide brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jay Goldberg is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Colts Neck, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following a tenure with Axa Advisors. His other business activities include involvement in various outside insurance businesses. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and diverse asset management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to align clients with appropriate advisory models, utilizing both firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers.

Michael Ciorlian is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. since 2022. Prior to his advisory role, he held various positions including work at Olde Queens Tavern and Rutgers University. 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, and institutions.