Vincent Cooper is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill and Wells Fargo Clearing. In addition to his advisory career, he serves as a police officer in Tenafly, NJ. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and works with third-party asset managers to implement diversified investment strategies.

Michael Timchula is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 securities licenses. His prior experience includes roles at National Asset Management and National Securities Corp. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Rene Dierkes is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Mountainside Town Council in New Jersey and owns a scrap metal business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipalities, offering tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management strategies and affiliated research.

Nicholas Gullace is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mizuho Shared Services, Corient Private Wealth, and USI Insurance. He also has a four-year background at Hobart & William Smith Colleges. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

William Samay is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has built his career since 1999. He supports high-net-worth individuals by developing customized wealth management strategies, including private equity and alternative investments. In his role as a Portfolio Manager, he constructs and manages portfolio strategies and can manage clients' personalized or defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis. William focuses on retirement strategy, emphasizing its importance regardless of a client's financial standing. Additionally, he offers small- and mid-sized business owners services such as retirement plan administration, cash management, succession strategies, and credit and lending solutions through Bank of America. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He has been recognized nationally, having been named to Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2020 through 2026. William holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance from the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University. He has contributed to the firm's Financial Advisor Development Program as a coach and instructor. He resides in Montclair, NJ, enjoys adventure sports, fishing, music, and spending time with his family, and is involved with the Commonwealth Club of Montclair.

Bradley Hargrave is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at PGIM Investments, Prudential Investment Management Services, and Merrill. Hargrave is based in Somerset, NJ. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework where applicable.

Anthony Pecora is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of finance, he assists in marketing at a family automotive sales business, VMP Auto Inc., on weekends. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Lisa Bazzani is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2019. Her previous roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, LPL Financial, and Private Advisor Group, LLC. 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. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jayme Califano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Taylor Palmer LLC, a construction and engineering technology firm. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes using firm-approved tools and economic modeling.

Danny Santana is a Planning Consultant with experience in financial advisory roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. From 2022 to 2024, he served as an Investment Specialist, followed by a position as AVP-National Financial Solutions Advisor from 2024 to 2026. Danny's approach to financial planning emphasizes trust, understanding, and genuine care. He focuses on listening closely to clients, providing thoughtful insight, and supporting them to feel confident in their financial decisions. He recognizes the uniqueness of each client's situation and aims to assist with empathy, clarity, and integrity. In his personal time, Danny enjoys family activities, fitness, hiking, outdoor adventures, soccer, and traveling.

Suzanne Balian is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2008, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of the New Jersey chapter of AT&T Pioneers, a nonprofit volunteer organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Craig Russ is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bedminster, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and J.B. Hanauer & Co. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser delivering financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional services through a network of over 22,800 advisors. The firm supports a broad range of strategies and combines advisory offerings with non-advisory financial services and technology tools.

Donald Frio Sr. is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018 and previously held roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Michael Soberman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, where he has worked since 2013. He has 14 years of industry experience. 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 delivers advisory work using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Edward Durkin Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, TD Ameritrade, Morgan Stanley, Merrill, and Equitable Advisors. He is also involved with Glassner Carlton Financial, advising high net worth clients on wealth management. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, utilizing a variety of managed portfolio options and third-party managers.

Robert Skuba is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2017, he worked at National Planning Corporation from 2012 to 2017 and has operated Robert Skuba Accounting since 1980. Outside of advisory work, he is engaged in mortgage and real estate services as a realtor. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with investment options spanning discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by proprietary research and technology.

Timothy Delgado is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' financial goals across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons. He collaborates closely with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their priorities and the dynamic conditions of today's markets. Timothy offers expertise in areas including general investing, retirement planning, and emergency savings. He also facilitates access to specialists at Bank of America for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. As a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), he provides ongoing advice and guidance tailored to clients' evolving needs. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from William Paterson University. Timothy’s approach centers on uncovering what matters most to clients and their families to help pursue their financial goals.

Paul Stevens is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2001 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Tyler Flood is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In this role, he partners with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans aligned with their goals through all stages of life. Maintaining strong relationships with clients and their families is a key focus in his work. Tyler has professional experience as a Financial Consultant at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley between 2019 and 2022 and served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2019. His career has been dedicated to providing financial advice and consulting services. Outside of his professional life, Tyler enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, family activities, exploring food, outdoor adventures, running, and traveling.

Shiekh Saif Uddin is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2013 after eight years of experience as an entrepreneur and consultant operating across three continents. Saif applies his business acumen and global perspective to deliver personalized wealth management strategies that align with his clients' goals. His expertise includes retirement planning, estate planning coordination, concentrated stock position strategies, cash flow management, risk assessment, and college education planning. Saif focuses on serving affluent individuals, families, and small businesses, providing customized strategies that address both short- and long-term objectives. He also offers services for defined benefit plans, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization. Saif holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Bentley University and possesses professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is multilingual in Urdu, Arabic, and English and contributes to his community through volunteer work with various non-profit organizations. His personal interests include cars, commercial aviation, and wildlife.