Mark Soldati is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Director of Finance for the Raritan Yacht Club, a charitable organization. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ronald Hunter is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2015. His prior experience includes roles at Gladstone Wealth Group, Independent Financial Group, First Allied Advisory Services, and FFP Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Somerset Tax Advisory and also works as an independent producer for non-variable insurance with Peak Pro Financial. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and operational tools across its extensive advisor network.

Jigna Patel is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in North Brunswick, NJ. She holds the Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience, including a prior 11-year tenure at Valley National Bank. Her current role at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. began in 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary framework. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence and may include ESG considerations, supported by affiliated investment-management entities.

Anthony Mea Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans for clients.

Andrew D'arcy is a securities advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and several financial firms since 2024. Outside of finance, he has worked in diverse roles including at Spring Lake Golf Course and Riverside Cafe. 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 supported by centralized due diligence.

Jaime Banghart is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Middlesex, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2004. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Paul Tompkin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, LPL Enterprise, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. He operates out of Warren, NJ. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and offers specialized services such as divorce planning and event-driven estate and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Susan Regan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she offers a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that begins with listening to clients' needs and ensuring every strategy is grounded in understanding their goals. She provides access to Merrill's investment insights and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. Susan holds a Master's Degree from Rutgers University and a Bachelor's Degree from Seton Hall University. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) by designation. She participates in community service aligned with Merrill's tradition, volunteering with organizations such as the Eatontown Food Pantry, the Erica Lenore Diedrichsen Butterfly Memorial Foundation, and the Monmouth County Republican Club.

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.

Christian Hoedt is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has held various positions including at Bank of America and several educational and governmental institutions. Between 2020 and 2023, he was involved in managing operations at Colonial Cafe. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

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.

Michael Digiovanni is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Vestwell, Betterment, and ADP. He is also involved in non-variable insurance activities through Prudential. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, as well as institutional clients such as employer-sponsored retirement plans and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Charles Tamayo Mayorga is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He has held positions at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously worked at INVEST Financial Corp. He is also involved with Affinity FCU, where he has been active since 2015. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Wesley Storr is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cedar Knolls, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Beck Consulting & Associates and Avantik. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals near or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Thomas McCarthy is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including IC Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center Inc, and J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Alpha Home Services, a home-based business. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment programs, leveraging a large network of advisors and a variety of strategic and tactical investment options.

Christopher Heiser is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with various entities within JPMorgan Chase since 2011, including J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG criteria and broader derivatives capabilities.

Samuel Dicocco is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, LLC, as well as an academic position at Penn State University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach incorporates proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools, with recommendations delivered in a non-discretionary model.

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.

Ryan Quillen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Ic Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc. for nearly two decades each. He serves on the board of the Montgomery Basketball Association, a nonprofit organization. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms with a model portfolio and third-party subadvisor approach.