Leonard Thor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Metuchen, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Thor serves as a trustee on the board of the Brookview Commons Homeowners Association. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, incorporating proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to provide tailored recommendations.

Dan Liu is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Prior to his financial career, he was involved with the National Alliance on Mental Illness in New Jersey for four years. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Santoriello is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Edison, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Westgate Recruiting, PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with property management on a part-time basis. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients, operating primarily as a wrap-fee solution rather than managing institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

Robert Beylickjian is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and previously held positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes over two decades at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, alongside service in the U.S. Army Reserve. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering advisory and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and third-party asset management programs.

Michael Santino is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations. He has 18 years of industry experience, including prior roles at National Planning Corporation and ongoing work in tax preparation and accounting with Mark A. Coller, CPA. Outside of financial services, he has worked as a DoorDash driver. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting supported by research and model portfolios.

Jack Schreiber is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual, Viable, Arrow Search Partners, and Bank of America. He completed his studies at the University of Florida. 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.

Mary Batcha is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Shannon Group, a family team dedicated to managing the financial lives of multi-generational families. She focuses on personalized financial planning including college education planning, retirement, legacy, philanthropic planning, and socially responsible investing. Mary joined Merrill Lynch in 2001 and serves clients nationwide by addressing their unique financial goals and adjusting strategies as personal situations and market conditions evolve. Mary holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC). She has served as the Resident Director for Merrill Lynch's Jenkintown, Pennsylvania office and participates in advisor education events within the firm. Mary graduated from Dickinson College and has been recognized on several industry lists including Forbes' "America's Top Women Wealth Advisors" and Working Mother/SHOOK Research's "Top Wealth Adviser Moms". She resides in Pennington, New Jersey with her husband and three children. Outside of her professional role, Mary spends time supporting her family's activities such as ice hockey and values a balance between work and family life.

Paul Donnelly is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and also has experience with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of financial advising, he is a partner at Healthcare Business Planning Group, LLC, which provides services to physicians. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating primarily through LPL-sponsored platforms and endorsed TAMPs.

Steven Reina is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, PRUCO Securities, LLC, and Lincoln Financial Advisors. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm provides financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Deborah Van Doorne is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and offers services such as discretionary management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.

Nazar Shkambara is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 2008 and holds the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Nazar earned a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University. Throughout his career, Nazar has worked with high net worth families, professionals, and small business owners to manage their wealth through various market cycles by focusing on goals-based wealth management, wealth accumulation, preservation, and transfers. His expertise includes retirement planning, estate planning, insurance, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He is a member of the Financial Planning Association. Outside of his professional work, Nazar enjoys fishing, golfing, running, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Erika Dodd is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. She has about a decade of experience in the financial industry, with previous roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc. including Financial Advisor from 2020 to 2021, Client Consultant from 2019 to 2020, and Brokerage Investment Professional from 2017 to 2019. Throughout her career, Erika has focused on supporting, educating, and empowering clients to make informed financial decisions. She emphasizes understanding the emotional aspects that can influence financial planning, working collaboratively with clients to develop plans aimed at achieving their long-term goals. Outside of her professional work, Erika enjoys activities such as going to the beach, attending concerts, participating in family activities, fitness, reading, and practicing yoga.

Christopher Heiser is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan entities since 2011, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Thomas Bongiorni is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved 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, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs including estate-settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Michael Lee is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. He has worked at firms including Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors, and he is the sole owner of MSL Capital Management Group, a business related to his advisory work. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Ryan Quillen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Skillman, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent nearly two decades at IC Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc. He serves as a board member for the Montgomery Basketball Association, a local nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Christopher Bonfiglio is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Advisor Group, among others. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Pablo Cardoso is a financial advisor with Merrill in Iselin, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bank of America, Santander Securities, JPMorgan Chase, and PNC Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the North Plainfield High School PTO. Merrill, along 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.

Michael D'antico III is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has prior work experience with Thrivent Financial, the State of New Jersey, County of Somerset, and Atlantic Ambulance Corp. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing goal-based analyses and written recommendations across areas such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning without discretionary portfolio management.