Michelle Bartosik is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 19 years of industry experience, including roles at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2006 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a gymnastics coach for a family business called Gymnastics Unlimited. 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.

Mark Leonhard is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2018 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with generally non-discretionary relationships.

Amanda Thomas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her career includes nearly a decade at Merrill and multiple roles within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Kevin Mack is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Sandra Fernandes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and Morgan Stanley. She is currently based in Short Hills, NJ. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Edward Kucharski is a CFP® with 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2023, following a 23-year tenure at FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he has operated a mortgage and real estate referral group and a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven solutions.

Christopher Hernandez is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2019 and previously spent one year at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a health insurance broker. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning without discretionary authority over client investments.

Neil Altshuler is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. He is also involved in tax preparation and accounting through his work with BKC CPAs, PC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by various model portfolios, research resources, and technology integration.

Brian G. Lockier is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services 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 provides research and capital markets access through its extensive platform.

Michael Gagliotti is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the Hillside Ave Historic District Association and is a director of the Save The Queen City nonprofit. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

Holly Kogan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following three years with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broader range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

James Buehler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Marissa Greco is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Branchburg, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 10 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in retail operations as an operations buyer and has authored a financial education book titled "Bottom Up Wealth." She also provides consulting services related to divorce financial analysis and marketing strategy. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and portfolio management strategies that incorporate various investment types and third-party solutions.

Jason Mancini is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2014. In his role, he focuses on delivering wealth management strategies tailored to help clients pursue their financial goals through a personalized process. This approach begins with understanding clients’ priorities, followed by developing and executing customized savings and investment plans, with ongoing oversight and adjustments as needed. Jason’s professional background includes experience as a portfolio analyst and trader at a boutique investment firm in New York City. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree in Economics from Kent State University. His expertise encompasses a comprehensive four-pillar system involving assets, debt, trusts and estates, and banking solutions through Bank of America, N.A. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Residing in Westfield, New Jersey, Jason lives with his wife Amanda, their son Giuseppe, and their dog Pongo. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys running, hiking, reading, playing chess, and CrossFit. Jason maintains involvement in his community through participation with organizations such as Knights of Columbus and The Father's Heart Ministries.

Jason Goldberg is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2025. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for a combined 15 years. Goldberg serves as a board member of the Long Branch NJ Arts Council. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad menu of planning options tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds. The firm combines advisory services with various financial products and referral channels, supporting discrete planning engagements and optional implementation through its brokerage or advisory programs.

Gaetano Ciccarella is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan-specific objectives and risk tolerances.

Michael Campbell is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing investment strategies that analyze clients’ current financial positions and identify their short- and long-term needs. Working closely with the Merrill Global Institutional Consulting Group and the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management platform, he provides guidance to a diverse client base including endowments, charitable organizations, C-suite executives, family trusts, and individual investors. His approach focuses on designing holistic investment strategies tailored to meet the comprehensive needs of his clients. With a career spanning over three decades, Michael has held roles such as Portfolio Analyst and Director of Merrill's Global Equity Sales and Trading. He also served as a senior member of the Global Relationship Management team, managing relationships with major global sovereign wealth funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, pension funds, and multinational investment banks. His professional expertise is complemented by his registrations in FINRA Series 7, 9, 10, 55, 63, 66, as well as a New Jersey Insurance License, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Michael earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Iona College and holds an MBA in International Business from Seton Hall University. He is active in community and philanthropic activities and participates in organizations including Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, the Delbarton School Brotherhood Committee, Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick NYC, Summit Elks Lodge, National and New York State Traders Associations, and the Hedge Fund Roundtable. Michael and his wife reside in Chatham, New Jersey, where they have raised their four children.

Richard Wager is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2020. Prior to that, he was with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, as well as Wells Fargo Bank NA. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Matthew Giugliano is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering discretionary investment management options tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Harrison Hoyes is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer on the board of the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation Education Professionals and is a partner at AccessAbility Officer, a digital accessibility firm supporting government clients, where he assists with strategic direction. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.