Nicholas Luisi is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2004. He manages the financial affairs of a select group of families, many of whom have multigenerational wealth, as well as entrepreneurs including self-employed small business owners, equity partners, and corporate leaders. Nicholas specializes in pre- and post-liquidity planning, developing integrated strategies that address tax, estate, investment, and risk management considerations, often coordinating with attorneys, CPAs, and investment bankers to ensure a comprehensive approach. Nicholas holds a Bachelor's Degree from The College of New Jersey, graduating cum laude, and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) as well as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). He has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors and holds several professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He resides in Allendale, New Jersey with his wife and children, and his personal interests include cooking, hiking, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Jeffrey Gaier is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience currently affiliated with MassMutual Investors Services. His prior work includes six years at Greenberg & Rapp Financial Group, Inc. and M Holdings Securities, Inc. He is also active as an independent insurance broker and owns a consulting business, in addition to serving on the board of a nonprofit focused on public education and awareness in child health research. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser operating as a subsidiary of MassMutual. The firm provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers.

Michael Luftman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017, he worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a small business entity registered as Luftco, Inc. and works as an insurance broker specializing in individual life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to develop written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Scott Bancroft is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2013 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides access to a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with tools such as machine-learning for operational and research purposes.

David Ramirez serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been a Senior Vice President and key member of the Ramirez Wealth Management team since February 2011. With over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, he brings extensive knowledge and expertise cultivated through various market environments. Throughout his career, David has focused on delivering wealth management strategies for High Net Worth and Ultra-High Net Worth clients, emphasizing personal fixed income and asset management. David's professional background includes positions at UBS Financial Services Inc., Paine Webber, Kidder Peabody, and Ramirez & Co. He utilizes a client-centered philosophy that involves initial and ongoing reviews to develop tailored investment plans addressing specific asset and liability needs and long-term goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He received a Bachelor of Finance degree from Boston College's Carroll School of Management and holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). David has been an active member of the Municipal Bond Club of New York since 1994. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Lloyd Winkler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Winkler also works as an agent/broker involved in fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers across various program structures.

Thomas Watkins is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Thompson and Thompson Consulting, Jack Schroeder and Associates, and long-standing involvement with Cetera Financial Specialists LLC and Eagle Financial. Outside of advising, he owns a tax and accounting business and serves as president of the Totowa Public Library board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Daniel Prisciotta Jr. is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2025. Prior to this, he worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years. In addition to his advisory work, he is the owner of Prisco Publishing LLC, where he is an author and speaker. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Scott Staropoli is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009, also maintaining a role with Bank of America, N.A. since 2006. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

John Makhoul is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. He has previously served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2020. His earlier roles include Credit Broker positions at Chapdelaine from 2015 to 2016 and Whitaker Securities from 2004 to 2015. John holds the CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) and CPWA® (Certified Private Wealth Advisor) certifications. He also possesses a California Insurance License. His professional approach emphasizes commitment, integrity, and a client-first mindset, focusing on helping clients define their financial goals and develop clear, actionable plans they understand and feel empowered to execute.

Douglas Bilenski is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ long-term goals. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Douglas holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Montclair State University. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Drawing on a strong personal philosophy rooted in hard work and character, he is committed to guiding clients through all market cycles and phases of their financial life. Outside of his professional work, Douglas volunteers with organizations in his community. He enjoys golfing, ice hockey, and traveling, particularly exploring national parks out west. He is a husband and father with a strong connection to family values and responsibility.

Gregory Krikorian is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the executor of his mother's estate, managing estate and brokerage assets and overseeing distributions to beneficiaries. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management solutions.

Samantha Price is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with 15 years of experience at the firm. She leads The Price Group, assisting affluent clients and business owners in developing and implementing both short and long-term financial strategies. The group's approach promotes "financial wellness" through a combination of professional investment management, home financing, insurance, and other services to help clients make sound financial decisions for the future. Samantha holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations from The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Loyola University Chicago and graduated from Waldwick High School. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian. Residing in Bergen County, New Jersey, Samantha is involved in several professional and community organizations, including the Merrill Lynch Women's Exchange, Waldwick Chamber of Commerce, Waldwick Lions Club, Habitat for Humanity Bergen County Women Build Committee, and Bank of America LGBT Pride Ally. She also contributes to causes such as the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, and National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Outside of her professional work, Samantha enjoys baseball, dancing, fishing, gardening, music, soccer, softball, and spending time with her family.

John Nelson Henry is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Banc of America Investment Services, and Chase Investment Services Corp. He has a small rental income business outside of his advisory work. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs over 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Scott Schlett is a CFP® with 35 years of experience in financial advisory services. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, working within Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Brendan Cahill is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2021. He has been with Fidelity since 2014, previously serving as a Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant within the company. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial from 2005 to 2014. With nearly two decades of experience in the financial industry, Brendan specializes in helping clients make informed decisions and stay on track toward their financial goals. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation and focuses on market trends and planning strategies to provide personalized advice. Outside of his professional work, Brendan's personal interests include golf, military service, parenthood, reading, and snowboarding.

Zak Bissell is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments in various roles since 2015, including Investment Consultant from 2021 to 2024, High Net Worth Service Associate from 2016 to 2021, and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2015 to 2016. As a Certified Financial Planner™, he emphasizes creating sensible plans through meaningful conversations and thoughtful planning to help clients grow, preserve, and live off their wealth. Zak's professional experience spans multiple facets of financial consulting and investment services, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of client needs and financial strategies. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys cooking and baking, exploring culinary experiences as a foodie, and participates in sports such as golf, running, and soccer.

Nadi Beciri is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB in 2021, Beciri worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and David Lerner Associates. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options with centralized custody and a distinctive operational model that integrates advisory and brokerage services.

Sonalika Lovato is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously was with MetLife Securities Inc from 2014 to 2017. Outside of advising, she is also licensed as an insurance agent, offering individual and group life, health, disability, LTC, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management using firm-approved software and structured annual planning relationships.

John Barbary is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 34 years before joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment implementation is primarily model-driven, with services that include financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.