Vipul Mallick is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors for 15 years before joining Cambridge in 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Mallick serves as a board member director for a medical device distribution company based in India and operates an independent insurance agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs, operating through thousands of financial professionals and managing a multi-billion-dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Rickey Black is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Englewood, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while maintaining oversight of portfolio models and trading implementation.

Antoine Ojeil is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Merrill in 2024, he worked for Citi Private Alternatives, LLC and Citigroup Global Markets from 2014 to 2024. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Kenneth Dipaola is a CFP® professional with 45 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 1999. He operates from Hackensack, NJ, and has involvement with The Senior Group, an S-Corp focused on accounting and payroll services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various investment strategies.

Natalie Vigunas serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity, a role she has held since 2023. In this capacity, she is responsible for maintaining Fidelity's standard of care to ensure clients have exceptional financial planning experiences. She leads a team focused on developing client relationships by understanding their personal and financial situations to simplify complex financial planning concepts for better client comprehension and implementation. Natalie has been with Fidelity since 2006, progressing through various roles including Regional Planning Consultant from 2014 to 2023, Vice President and Financial Consultant from 2011 to 2014, Financial Consultant from 2009 to 2011, Investment Consultant from 2008 to 2009, and Financial Representative from 2006 to 2008.

Brendan Mc Cauley is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in the financial services industry for the past eight years, focusing on helping clients navigate the complexities of financial planning with strategies tailored to their unique priorities. His approach involves building personal connections and providing clients with clarity and transparency throughout their wealth management journey. Brendan's areas of expertise include Divorce Transition Planning, Executive and Equity Compensation Services, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management, Women and Wealth, Sports & Entertainment, and Tax Minimization. He works as part of a team with over 70 years of combined experience dedicated to helping clients pursue their financial goals and improve their overall quality of life. He holds several professional designations, including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Brendan received his high school diploma from Saint Peter's Preparatory and earned a bachelor's degree from the Pennsylvania State University System. He is involved in professional organizations such as Pi Kappa Alpha and the Penn State Alumni Association - Northern New Jersey, and participates in community activities like Penn State THON™. Outside of work, Brendan enjoys football, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Jeffrey Miller is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and OSAIC. Outside of advisory work, he is a notary for the State of New Jersey and is involved in insurance sales. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kerry Carlo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 1996. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jeremy Rudd is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2014, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Langan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jean Choiniere is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services and Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a junior advisor role at Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC where he prepares financial plans and manages client portfolios. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management solutions and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Brian Mchugh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at Celtic Marine Services and Phaidon International - Selby Jennings. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm’s approach combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services as well as model portfolio delivery.

Tammy Kerner is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Paramus, NJ. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Metlife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to her advisory work, she is also licensed as an insurance broker, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Michael Gammarati is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and uses firm-approved tools and models to support financial planning without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Jennifer Polidori is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been working since 1997. In her role, she collaborates with families, individual investors, and business owners to design and implement financial strategies tailored to their unique goals. Jennifer regularly monitors her clients' progress and adjusts their plans as needed, often coordinating with other professional advisors such as attorneys and CPAs to develop comprehensive and efficient strategies that address the full scope of her clients' financial needs, including long-term planning and wealth transfer. Jennifer holds several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her high school diploma from Pompton Lakes High School. Through her work with a team of specialists, Jennifer assists clients in areas such as investment management, asset allocation, education planning, retirement, estate planning services, philanthropy, and strategies for small businesses and women and wealth. Residing in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, Jennifer serves as a councilwoman for her local municipal borough. She is involved in several community organizations, including the Paterson Rotary Club No. 70, Pompton Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Pompton Lakes Elks Lodge 1895, Bergen County Habitat for Humanity Women Build, Cumac, Ducks Unlimited, Pompton Lakes Woman's Club, and Soroptimist International - Passaic Valley Chapter. Jennifer enjoys activities such as skeet shooting, cooking, traveling, water sports, boating, hiking, reading, music, swimming, and spending time with her children, Paige and John Michael.

Erich Williams is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2023. He has built a career focused on understanding clients' goals and helping them develop investment plans that align with their financial objectives to provide peace of mind. Erich's professional experience includes roles as a Private Banker at Merrill Lynch from 2021 to 2023 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch between 2015 and 2017 and at Morgan Stanley from 2012 to 2014. Outside of his professional work, Erich is interested in art, baseball, museums, parenthood, and reading.

Michael Munk is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He emphasizes developing portfolios that align with clients' goals and risk tolerance, utilizing a philosophy rooted in asset allocation to build diversified portfolios aimed at generating returns over time. His approach involves a comprehensive wealth management process that begins with understanding clients' financial situations, risk tolerance, and financial goals, both short and long term. Michael's expertise includes legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. His team delivers personalized service and customized financial strategies in areas such as wealth preservation and growth, income generation, cash flow consistency, advanced portfolio design, retirement planning, insurance planning, financial planning, wealth transfer, and philanthropic endeavors. His experience spans many financial situations and market cycles, allowing him to provide advice grounded in knowledge that aims to withstand market volatility. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Excelsior College and holds professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Michael also participates in community volunteering, following the tradition of Merrill's involvement in the communities it serves.

Robb Hageman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2019, following prior roles at MassMutual Life Insurance and Ameriprise Financial Services. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Lucas Sailer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2013 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by BIG Messages, an answering service for doctors in northern New Jersey, where he manages communication between hospitals, patients, and physicians. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to fiduciary clients of Bank of America. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Sparacino is a Financial Consultant currently with Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he gained experience at Fidelity Investments as a Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2025 and as an Investment Consultant in 2023. His financial services career also includes roles at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley, where he served as a Financial Consultant from 2021 to 2023 and as an Associate Financial Consultant from 2019 to 2021, as well as experience as an Account Manager at LL Business Management from 2018 to 2019. Throughout his career, Joseph has focused on developing tailored financial strategies that align with the individual priorities of his clients. He collaborates closely with his team and utilizes the resources of his firm to provide clear guidance and insight. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys activities such as golfing, hiking, cooking, and spending time at Lu Nello in Cedar Grove, reflecting personal interests that include beach activities, cooking and baking, fitness, golf, hiking, and traveling.