Jeremy Rudd is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2014, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Mchugh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at Celtic Marine Services and Phaidon International - Selby Jennings. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm’s approach combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services as well as model portfolio delivery.

Sultan Bilal is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 40 years of industry experience, including roles at MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2013. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in non-MassMutual insurance brokerage, focusing on individual and group life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, employing firm-approved analytical tools to support collaborative, goal-oriented client engagements.

William Edelson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has worked with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in individual life, property/casualty, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities, and serves as an executor for a family estate. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser affiliated with MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual planning engagements and offers specialized programs including divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Tammy Kerner is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Paramus, NJ. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Metlife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to her advisory work, she is also licensed 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 serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Michael Gammarati is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and uses firm-approved tools and models to support financial planning without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Jennifer Polidori is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been working since 1997. In her role, she collaborates with families, individual investors, and business owners to design and implement financial strategies tailored to their unique goals. Jennifer regularly monitors her clients' progress and adjusts their plans as needed, often coordinating with other professional advisors such as attorneys and CPAs to develop comprehensive and efficient strategies that address the full scope of her clients' financial needs, including long-term planning and wealth transfer. Jennifer holds several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her high school diploma from Pompton Lakes High School. Through her work with a team of specialists, Jennifer assists clients in areas such as investment management, asset allocation, education planning, retirement, estate planning services, philanthropy, and strategies for small businesses and women and wealth. Residing in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, Jennifer serves as a councilwoman for her local municipal borough. She is involved in several community organizations, including the Paterson Rotary Club No. 70, Pompton Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Pompton Lakes Elks Lodge 1895, Bergen County Habitat for Humanity Women Build, Cumac, Ducks Unlimited, Pompton Lakes Woman's Club, and Soroptimist International - Passaic Valley Chapter. Jennifer enjoys activities such as skeet shooting, cooking, traveling, water sports, boating, hiking, reading, music, swimming, and spending time with her children, Paige and John Michael.

Erich Williams is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2023. He has built a career focused on understanding clients' goals and helping them develop investment plans that align with their financial objectives to provide peace of mind. Erich's professional experience includes roles as a Private Banker at Merrill Lynch from 2021 to 2023 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch between 2015 and 2017 and at Morgan Stanley from 2012 to 2014. Outside of his professional work, Erich is interested in art, baseball, museums, parenthood, and reading.

Michael Munk is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He emphasizes developing portfolios that align with clients' goals and risk tolerance, utilizing a philosophy rooted in asset allocation to build diversified portfolios aimed at generating returns over time. His approach involves a comprehensive wealth management process that begins with understanding clients' financial situations, risk tolerance, and financial goals, both short and long term. Michael's expertise includes legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. His team delivers personalized service and customized financial strategies in areas such as wealth preservation and growth, income generation, cash flow consistency, advanced portfolio design, retirement planning, insurance planning, financial planning, wealth transfer, and philanthropic endeavors. His experience spans many financial situations and market cycles, allowing him to provide advice grounded in knowledge that aims to withstand market volatility. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Excelsior College and holds professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Michael also participates in community volunteering, following the tradition of Merrill's involvement in the communities it serves.

Lucas Sailer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2013 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by BIG Messages, an answering service for doctors in northern New Jersey, where he manages communication between hospitals, patients, and physicians. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to fiduciary clients of Bank of America. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Carroll is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Wayne, New Jersey. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2015 and focuses on delivering customized services in areas such as portfolio management, trust, estate, and retirement planning. John provides his clients access to banking, credit, and lending solutions through Bank of America, assisting in building, preserving, and transferring accumulated wealth. He has held leadership roles within Merrill, including membership in the Advisor Growth Network and overseeing the growth of the Wayne office into a Complex office. Before joining Merrill Lynch, John spent 14 years at Bear Stearns & Co., where he was a leading producer in the firm's International Equities Division and became one of the youngest Senior Managing Directors in the firm's history at age 30. He also worked over six years at Weeden and Co. in Greenwich, Connecticut, as a Senior Equity Sector Strategist, and held senior positions including Senior Portfolio Manager, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Risk Officer. John holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Loyola University in Maryland and completed the CPWA® Program at the Yale School of Management in 2025. He holds several professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He maintains multiple FINRA Series registrations including Series 7, 9, 10, 24, and 66. Outside of his professional life, John runs the Loyola Lacrosse Mentorship Program and is a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo. He serves on the President's Council at St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill, NY.

David Barrett is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Investment Advisers since 2016 and with Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the executor of his parents' wills. Cetera Investment Advisers is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Melanie Powell is the Resident Director and a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. In her role as Resident Director, she oversees advisory services and risk management for the West Nyack, New York office. Additionally, she serves as Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor, working directly with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their long-term goals. Melanie entered the financial services industry in 2008 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2010. Her expertise focuses on implementing wealth management strategies, with particular emphasis on constructing portfolios designed to reduce risk and minimize taxes. She specializes in areas such as managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a concentration in Finance from the State University of New York at Oneonta. Melanie has earned multiple professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of her professional work, she has served as past president of the Broadacres Women's Golf League and volunteers with local organizations including the Center for Food Action and Habitat for Humanity.

Robert Shamis is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, where he has worked since 2017, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2021. His prior experience includes positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, tool-based planning process that incorporates risk and outcome modeling.

Eliezer Gewirtzman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 10 years of experience in the industry. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2016 and has additional experience at MassMutual Life Insurance Company dating back to 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as board president of Yedei Chesed, Inc., an organization supporting developmentally disabled individuals, and is a partner in a firm that provides speech language therapy services. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and investment management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a collaborative approach with client-specific analysis tools and provides various planning programs, including recent additions like standalone Divorce Planning.

Peter Sclavo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Eastchester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Peter Sclavo LLC, where he provides tax preparation services and is a licensed real estate broker. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of investment strategies supported by technology and research tools.

Robert Johnston is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing strategies for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2010 and has been in the financial services industry since 2008. His approach to wealth management is consultative and objective, focusing on personalized asset allocation and comprehensive financial planning, including investments, retirement, estate planning, and philanthropy. Mr. Johnston is a 1985 graduate of Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional designation, the Certified Public Accountant license from New York state (not actively practicing in his advisory role), as well as certifications as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor. In addition to his professional work, Robert Johnston is involved in community service, having served as past President of the Oradell/Emerson Rotary Club and as a board member for West Bergen Mental Healthcare and the Volunteer Center of Bergen County. He also coaches youth sports teams. He resides in Emerson with his wife Michele and their two daughters.

Craig Cutler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ramsey, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, Cutler competes in disc golf tournaments through the Professional Disc Golf Association. 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 programs, utilizing a variety of strategies and advisor-support tools.

Jacqueline Cicale is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with the firm since 1985 and has partnered with Judith for over 37 years. Jacqueline specializes in portfolio strategy, focusing on creating wealth for both business clients and individuals. Her expertise includes designing strategies to manage cash flow, lending, corporate retirement plans, and stock option plans for business clients. For individual and family clients, she constructs investment portfolios aligned with their specific goals and regularly reviews and adjusts these portfolios in response to changes in global markets. Jacqueline holds a Bachelor's Degree from Mercy College of Health Sciences and holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Over the years, she has been recognized multiple times by Forbes, including listings on the "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors," "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State," and "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" for several consecutive years. These recognitions reflect her sustained experience, client retention, and adherence to industry best practices.

Thomas Ross is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who has been with the firm for over 20 years. In his role, he focuses on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' full financial pictures, with particular emphasis on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and retirement income. He integrates investment insights from Merrill along with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to help clients pursue their long-term goals. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Thomas was a Relationship Manager in the Corporate Banking area at a major metropolitan bank. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Rutgers University and a Master's Degree in Finance from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He is also designated as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Thomas resides in Northern New Jersey with his wife and three children. He is active in his community and spends time volunteering with local organizations. His personal interests include skiing, hiking, biking, basketball, boating, cooking, football, reading, traveling, and watching movies.