Darren Lange is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019. Prior to that, he spent over two decades at TD Ameritrade in various roles. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Cheryl Fuentes is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2008. 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.

Stephen Gribben is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial product offerings than typical institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David Rehrer is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in college education planning, family wealth management strategies, and portfolio management services. David works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Drexel University and has earned several professional designations, including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). David is committed to leveraging his expertise to help clients navigate changing market conditions and pursue their financial objectives. Beyond his professional role, David participates in community volunteer activities and enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Eric Storberg is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Rotary District Foundation Chair, overseeing fundraising activities for the Rotary International Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Douglas Mouridy is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He works with individuals and families to develop personalized financial plans aimed at providing peace of mind. He focuses on building ongoing relationships and serves as a primary advisor to monitor clients' financial plans over time. Douglas has held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing from Financial Representative to Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, and currently Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, he gained experience as a Wealth Management Intern at Merrill Lynch in 2011.

Ashley Denis is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1998. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a combination of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

John Von Nessen is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019, following prior roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Insight Private Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Hillsborough Raiders Touchdown Association and is a board member at Mary Mother of God Church in Hillsborough, NJ. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through independent financial professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party strategies with various custody and platform options.

Robert Devaney is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS and its predecessor Painewebber Inc. since 1997. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Ralph Ades is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ. He holds the Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, he worked at Rutgers University and was involved with Camp Allsport and Hillel Yeshiva. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm uses a range of advisory programs, including third-party models and discretionary management, and offers ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Thomas Laporta is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Santander Securities, and Sovereign Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures across multiple custodial relationships.

Edward Skarbnik is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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. The firm’s process is investment policy statement–driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products than many institutional advisers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Patrick Rafferty is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and Primerica Advisors since 1989. In addition to his advisory work, he receives compensation for referrals related to home security, automation products, and home services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers, uses a tiered wrap fee structure, and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Zeeshan Mir serves as a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 35 years of experience in wealth management, having joined Merrill in 2002. His client base includes business owners, medical and legal professionals, corporate executives, and others with growing wealth across the nation. Zeeshan specializes in assisting business owners throughout the stages of the business cycle, offering strategies related to cash management, financing, succession planning, and the implementation of defined benefit or defined contribution plans. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) awarded by the National Association of Plan Advisors, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). These credentials enable him to provide fiduciary advisory services to defined contribution and benefit plans. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Rutgers College. Zeeshan resides in Basking Ridge, New Jersey with his wife and two sons. Outside of his professional work, he is a member of the United States Chess Federation and participates in tournament chess. His personal interests include travel, biking, exploring, golf, and involvement with the community organization Girls on the Run.

John Larkin is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 1983 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Tara Flax is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

Kurt Schroder is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he assists clients in managing their wealth by developing personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals. He leverages market insights from Merrill and the banking and lending capabilities of Bank of America to support clients in pursuing their long-term financial objectives. Kurt holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's degree from Baruch College. He is also committed to community involvement, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community participation.

Angela Romano Cosgrave is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2010. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mahesh Chandwani is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Chandwani is an investor in healthcare technology and beauty tech companies, including Reveal HealthTech and Onesto Labs. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Brandon Myers is a Financial Advisor and Junior Partner with The De Cerbo & Associates Team at Merrill, part of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves a select group of individuals and families, including professional athletes, coaches, senior corporate professionals, and others navigating significant life transitions. His client focus areas include education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. Brandon holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (SE-AWMA®), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™). He earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Rutgers Business School, graduating cum laude. During his time at Rutgers University, he was a Division I football player, a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, and a 2021 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar. Outside of his professional work, Brandon enjoys golfing, spending time with his family and friends, and staying connected to the game of football. He is a lifelong resident of Somerset County, New Jersey. His community involvement includes associations with Athletes.org, Bridgewater-Raritan High School Football, Bridgewater-Raritan High School Hall of Fame, and the Somerset County Business Partnership.