Thomas Laporta is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles 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, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors.

David Trinkoff is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2008 after beginning his career in the financial services industry in 1998, following a tenure as a senior accountant at an international CPA firm. David holds a bachelor's degree in business management from Ithaca College and a master's degree in accounting from Long Island University. He is a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). As a qualified portfolio manager, David provides clients with personalized wealth management strategies that may include a combination of individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He serves a diverse clientele including families, executives, attorneys, and physicians, and may manage investment strategies on a discretionary basis through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. In addition to his professional work, David has been involved with nonprofit organizations, including service on the board of the Northern New Jersey Chapter of the March of Dimes. He resides in Mendham, New Jersey with his wife and three children. In his free time, David enjoys playing tennis and golf.

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 at Merrill with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Merrill since 1983, including 15 years concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s platform, providing access to a broad range of products and services.

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 a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2010, totaling 16 years at the firm. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates investment management with a wide range of banking and custody services as part of the Bank of America platform.

Brandon Myers is a Financial Advisor and Junior Partner with The De Cerbo & Associates Team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with a select group of individuals and families including professional athletes, coaches, divorcees, and senior executives to deliver customized, goals-based wealth management strategies. His professional approach is rooted in discipline, focus, and integrity. Brandon holds several industry 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 degree in Finance from Rutgers Business School, graduating cum laude. During his time at Rutgers, he was a letterwinner at Tight End on the Scarlet Knights Football Team, a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, and a 2021 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar. Outside of his professional role, Brandon enjoys golfing, spending time with family and friends, and staying connected to football. He is a lifelong resident of Somerset County and is involved in community organizations such as Athletes.org, Bridgewater-Raritan High School Football and Hall of Fame, and the Somerset County Business Partnership. His mission is to help clients create and preserve multigenerational wealth.

Brian Gallacher is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual from 2016 to 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in life and fixed annuities insurance sales and serves as a church clerk, providing administrative and financial support. MassMutual 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, utilizing firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and provide written recommendations.

Yisroel Schwartz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co LLC for 14 years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2024. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Victor Montas is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career with New York Life in 2009 and joined Merrill Lynch in April 2015. Prior to entering financial services, Victor worked for ten years as a legal professional at Am Law 100 law firms in Washington DC and New York. In his current role, he specializes in serving growing and successful business owners, focusing on comprehensive wealth management strategies that address complex financial needs such as business growth, succession planning, and employee benefits. Victor’s approach is consultative, emphasizing thorough client engagement, periodic communication, and leveraging the investment insights of Merrill alongside the banking services of Bank of America. Victor earned both a Bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science and a Master’s degree in History from Rutgers University. He holds several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is also registered through FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65, and holds licenses for Annuity, Life, and Health products. Victor is a native Spanish speaker and a member of Lambda Theta Phi Fraternity. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Victor is involved in his community through participation with St. Matthias School. He resides in Montgomery, New Jersey, with his wife and two children. Victor is an avid Rutgers football fan and enjoys baseball, basketball, football, reading, soccer, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Rosemary Neidermeyer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with access to model portfolios and research.

Christopher Warenkiewicz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, previously affiliated with AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of a local networking group in Manalapan, NJ. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored to clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Edward Band is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC dating back to 2009. He is a trustee for a family charitable remainder trust and owns EAB Financial Services, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and develops tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools.

Kenneth Chan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with research support from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Kathleen Monahan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in areas such as Divorce Transition Planning, Executive Compensation, Family Wealth Management Strategies, retirement planning, and socially responsible investing. Kathleen and her team focus on providing personalized client service and strive to deliver a comprehensive client experience built on trust and integrity. Her approach emphasizes educating clients to ensure they fully understand their investment strategies, with a focus on long-term asset allocation and diversification. Kathleen holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Montclair State University. Outside of her professional role, Kathleen resides in Cranford, NJ with her husband and their Bernedoodle, Molly. They enjoy hobbies such as golf, hiking, cooking, and reading. Kathleen also dedicates time to volunteering with local charities.

Quinn Im is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has worked with IC Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc. since 2009. Outside of advising, he is an avid photographer with over 25 years of experience pursuing this interest personally. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services supported by various investment programs and research resources.

Linda Gaucher is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked within the Wells Fargo organization since 2009, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, covering various planning areas including retirement, education, and specialized needs such as business-owner transition and divorce planning.

Anthony Barbera Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. Barbera has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and has prior experience with National Planning Corporation and Barbera & Barbera CPA, where he is a partner. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a tax preparation and accounting firm as a partner. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.