Samirah Abdul Alim is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Edison, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Financial Services for 35 years and with PFS Investments Inc. for 38 years. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Kaitlin Ryan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various roles within JPMorgan since 2020. Outside of finance, she was involved in the hospitality industry through her work at 2nd Jetty Seafood Restaurant from 2017 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 recommendations.

Kulvinder Kaur is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. She combines her understanding of market cycles with firsthand knowledge of family small business operations to provide tailored financial guidance and strategic solutions. Her expertise covers areas including college education planning, corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. Before transitioning to wealth management, Kulvinder held director-level roles in institutional finance at firms such as AVM/Norfolk Markets, Swiss Re Financial Markets, and Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale, focusing on interest rate and cross-currency derivatives. She earned a Bachelor's degree in International Business from Hofstra University and an MBA in Finance from Baruch College. She holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Kulvinder is involved in community service and supports organizations such as Bonnie Brae and TAARA.org. She speaks English, Hindi, and Punjabi. Her personal interests include hiking, pickleball, reading, table tennis, tennis, and traveling.

Adetomilola Adeyemo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, Adeyemo worked at Baldwin & Obenauf and CO OP Brand Partners. Outside of advisory work, Adeyemo is the owner of Hello August LLC, a real estate-related business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.

Glenn Evans is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing personalized financial strategies to a diverse client base. His clients include corporate executives in pharmaceutical, technology, and real estate sectors, business owners, attorneys, medical professionals, widows, members of the LGBTQ community, and extended families across more than 20 states. Glenn’s approach centers on understanding each client’s unique goals and challenges, with an emphasis on planning-based wealth management and legacy strategies. Before joining Merrill, Glenn held senior corporate development and strategy roles at Fortune 500 companies and served as a mezzanine lender to middle market businesses. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor’s degree from Amherst College. Glenn’s professional credentials include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) designation, and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA™) designation. He is an Advisory Member of the Association of African American Financial Advisors and serves as a Trustee of The Kappa Guide Right & Scholarship Fund of Montclair, supporting leadership development and scholarships for local high school seniors. In addition to his advisory work, Glenn contributes as a pro bono consultant to nonprofit organizations focused on arts and education and participates in the Harvard Business School Club of New York Community Partners Initiative. He resides in Livingston, New Jersey, with his daughter and enjoys activities such as biking, hiking, running, swimming, photography, music, genealogy, and traveling.

Julie Vanderveen is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services in Weehawken, NJ since 2012. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Global Equity Organization, a nonprofit focused on advancing knowledge of employee equity compensation worldwide. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant operations and market-making activities.

Nalini Dhar is an International Wealth Advisor with more than 24 years of professional experience working with prominent wealth management companies in the United States and internationally. She has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 2007, having previously worked at Citibank. Nalini specializes in developing strategic financial plans for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses, focusing on helping them achieve their long-term financial goals. Her services include investment recommendations, access to lending services through Bank of America, and wealth transfer strategies. Nalini holds an MBA in Marketing and International Business from NMIMS, Mumbai, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from St. Stephen's College, Delhi. She holds professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Additionally, she is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute. Her community involvement includes serving on the board of the Women's Education Project, a nonprofit organization based in New York and India, focusing on children's and women's education and empowerment. Nalini is also engaged with the Women's Bond Club. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys playing the piano and has achieved Grade 4 certification from the Royal School of Music, London.

Sean Humphrey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic methodologies.

Vincent Pecora is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is listed as an officer of VMP AUTO INC, a used car sales business in New Jersey, though no active time is reported. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Mallhar Gupta is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 15 years of senior corporate executive experience in banking and financial services across multiple global geographies, Mallhar specializes in helping individuals and businesses develop comprehensive financial roadmaps. His expertise includes college education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Mallhar holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the University of Allahabad. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Proficient in English, Hindi, and German, Mallhar has also served as a board member for EDC at the Metro Denver Chamber. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys boating, cooking, gardening, hiking, spending time with family, and practicing yoga.

Alan Spierer is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience, including 33 years with UBS. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for a martial arts club soon to be incorporated and participates in the Retirement Advisor Council, which advocates for qualified plan and participant retirement outcomes. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Blake Burchill is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he held roles at 22V Research and Discovery Land Company. He also has a background in education, having worked at Bucknell University, Brunswick School, and Fairfield Country Day. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining model-based asset allocation and proprietary research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm offers a broad platform that includes trading capabilities, wealth management, and affiliated banking services.

Loretta Vitale is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Raymond James in various capacities since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a board member involved in homeowners association activities related to property maintenance and improvements. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals.

William Reilly is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Eric Kohlmeier is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, previously serving at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. Its advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Christopher Papadopoulos is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His previous roles include work at Bank of America, Stone Engineering & Architecture, and academic positions at Fordham University and Manhasset High School. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, delivers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ronald Goldgewert is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Weehawken, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jacob Demsey is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Jersey City, NJ. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 66 license and has been with Edward Jones since 2022. Prior to that, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank from 2010 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Sean Mc Manus is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, to provide clarity around investing, retirement planning, and building long-term financial security. His approach involves collaborating one-on-one with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aligned with those objectives. Sean's expertise includes retirement planning, managing concentrated stock positions, Roth IRA and workplace retirement strategies, education planning, and assisting clients through major career and life transitions. He aims to help healthcare professionals make confident financial decisions so they can focus on their careers and responsibilities. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware and the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Kimberlyann Higgins is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2014. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, 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 plans.