Jack Destefano is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, working with Raymond C. Forbes, and joined Merrill in 2011. During his tenure, Jack has been recognized for his abilities and also served as a mentor and instructor for the firm's training program for over four years. Jack focuses on a goals-based wealth planning approach that centers each client’s individual situations and ambitions. He works closely with clients to articulate their wealth's purpose and define successful outcomes across professional, financial, and personal dimensions. Together with his team, he develops customized investment strategies tailored to clients' specific needs, helping them navigate changing market environments with clear and straightforward explanations. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental and Business Economics from Rutgers University and maintains certifications including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®). Jack lives in Colts Neck, New Jersey with his wife, Eva, and their two children. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, traveling, and recently earned his scuba diver certification.

Craig Sjonell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 11 years. He is also a notary public in New Jersey and has involvement in a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Connor Darville is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Broadridge, as well as a period of study at Cornell University. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Robert Green is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates in various roles since 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory recommendations with other financial products and referral channels.

Paul Costello is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Clearing, and took a brief retirement in 2023-2024. Outside of his advisory role, he owns PLC Consulting LLC, an investment-related consulting business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, including specialized planning for business owners, sports and entertainment professionals, and others. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and offers tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.

Daniel Epps is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Short Hills, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2012. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broader range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Todd Eosso is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and 16 years of industry experience. He worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc from 2015 to 2024 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. Eosso is also involved in Gravity Management Group Inc., a business he wholly owns and actively manages. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth criteria, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop personalized recommendations.

Joseph Scorsone is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who works with executives, business owners, and families to help them make informed decisions about their finances. His approach is planning-driven, starting with clients' priorities and building investment strategies that align with their goals, timelines, and risk tolerance. Joseph focuses on areas such as retirement planning, tax-efficient investing, estate and legacy goals, and managing concentrated stock positions. He began his career in 2007 and joined Merrill in 2014. Joseph holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credentials, and has Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations. He completed an Accredited Certificate Program from the College for Financial Planning and is fluent in both English and Italian. Joseph resides in Roseland, New Jersey, with his wife, Eleonora, and their three daughters. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys music, traveling, and cooking.

Vincent Jule is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and has 52 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 30 years and has been with MassMutual Life Insurance since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent specializing in individual life, health, long-term care, and fixed annuities. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to support collaborative, annual planning relationships.

Laura Agard is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of The Black Steep LLC, a tea and beverage company. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

John Maita II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds a Series 63 designation and has 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Ameriprise Financial Services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing annual planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Hubert Obrien is a financial advisor at Cetera with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Obrien is an insurance agent offering fixed life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance through his own business and other fixed insurance agencies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Kambiz Amirzafari is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with MacLean Agency, LLC, where he sells non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Timothy Mol is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Raymond James Financial Services, Lakeland Financial Services, and Specific Solutions. He has been involved with the Netherlands Reformed Christian School for over a decade. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Gregory Bruno is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously was with UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor and power of attorney for family members in New Jersey. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brian Prusicki is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has been with Merrill since 2005. 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 clients, and institutions.

Lawrence Lawson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2020. Outside his advisory role, Lawson serves as chairman of the Fredon Township Environmental Commission and president of the Fredon Volunteer Fire Company, as well as acting as a charter organization representative for a local scout troop. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Bertolini is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He is also employed at Westfield CPAs, where he provides investment-related services outside of his advisory role. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Michael Stickler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he also performs notary services as an independent contractor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning arrangements.

Michael Bianco is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chatham, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.