Nicholas Simmonds is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wachovia Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 onward. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary solutions. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among their investment offerings.

Scott Cirelli is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mount Arlington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. for nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized retirement planning supported by a centralized consulting team.

Thomas Pegel is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and NJ Claims Associates. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the hospitality and carpentry sectors. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frank Minor III is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as executor for an estate and manages personal investments as a power of attorney. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment programs and portfolio management services through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with integrated capital markets and alternative investment capabilities.

Paul Pallo is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he reviews investments and helps monitor the health of a beneficiary for a family trust on a part-time basis. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm employs multiple investment managers and model providers, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles and offering integrated capital markets and alternative investment capabilities.

Mitchell Dorfman is a CFP® professional with 44 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors in Denville, NJ since 2009. He also serves as an assistant fencing coach at Randolph High School. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser that offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Mohamed Ramadan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA from 2007 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate as an owner and landlord. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, with a non-discretionary program that retains clients’ final decision-making authority.

Peter Loring is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2001 and Bank of America since 2009. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sabrina Persaud is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ. Her prior experience includes nine years at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Marcia Geltman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has previously worked with Avantax and 1st Global Capital Corp., and served as a partner at Nisivoccia LLP, a tax and accounting firm. Outside of advising, she is active in her community as an administrator and secretary of the Randolph Chamber of Commerce and serves as a trustee for The Growing Stage, a children’s theater organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a large multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Brian Hess is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He partners with families, professionals, and business owners to create personalized financial plans and investment strategies tailored to their long-term goals. His approach emphasizes clarity, structure, and confidence in financial decision-making. Brian began his career in 2008 at UBS Wealth Management, where he held various client service, analyst, and leadership positions over 18 years. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, and portfolio management. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Fairfield University. Outside of his professional role, Brian is involved in his community through coaching youth lacrosse and serving on the Finance Advisory Council for the Church of Saint James in Basking Ridge. He is also the President of the West Point Island Civic Association in Lavallette, New Jersey. Brian resides in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, with his wife and their three daughters.

Craig Haddock is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, based in Florham Park, NJ. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at MassMutual NJ-NYC and teaching positions at Rutgers University and Nutley High School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of brokerage and advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings to tailor investment plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Eric Wilson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hackettstown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Primerica Financial Services, PFS Investments Inc., Darmstatter Inc., and Dynamic Engineering PC. Outside of advising, he serves as Vice President of WM. H. Wilson Enterprises, is Principal and President of Wilson Engineering PLLC, and manages SludgeHammerNJ, LLC. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based investment strategies and a wrap-fee solution primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and oversees model implementation with a focus on percentage-based tiered fees.

Michael Kelly Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for eight years before joining Raymond James in 2024. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Surabhi Sharma is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, including positions at John Theurer Cancer Center and multiple pharmaceutical companies. She also engages in part-time sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports client accounts with custodial and trade execution services from Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Kevin Voorhees is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Institutional Investments and BlackRock Investment Management. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by its Center for Financial Research.

Edwin Bermudez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2022 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wachovia Bank, N.A., and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Jason Vigunas is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments in Morristown. In this role, he leads a team of financial advisors focused on delivering a planning experience that meets client goals and fosters strong relationships. His approach emphasizes personalized guidance to ensure a positive client experience. Jason has been with Fidelity Investments since 2006, holding various positions including Regional Vice President, Vice President Regional Planning Consultant, Account Executive, Investment Representative, and Financial Representative. His nearly two decades of experience at Fidelity reflect a progressive career within the firm. Specific details regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement were not provided.

Sydney Davis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, Davis worked at Enfusion and attended the University of Michigan. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Dennis Mojares is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at M Holdings Securities, Inc. for nine years prior to joining Raymond James in 2025. Mojares is also an associate and financial advisor at Eagle Rock Wealth and Greenberg & Rapp. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a large advisor network with specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.