Claudia Peppard is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Princeton, NJ. She holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at UBS Financial Services and Synergy. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles through a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Dave Lalla is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Edison, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2009, following roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Quick & Reilly, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various investment strategies, supported by technology and a wide network of over 22,800 advisors.

Christopher Ashton is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 2005 and is a third-generation financial advisor. Christopher and his father formed The Ashton Group to offer clients a broader array of services and focused attention. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds the Personal Investment Advisor designation. Christopher's expertise spans portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategies, college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager capable of managing personalized or defined strategies that may include individual stocks, bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies, sometimes on a discretionary basis through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Christopher holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University, where he was a four-year letter winner on the Track and Field team. Prior to his financial services career, he obtained property, casualty, life, and health insurance licenses. He lives in Tewksbury, New Jersey, with his wife and two daughters, maintaining a small farm. Christopher is an Eagle Scout and actively participates in local community and philanthropic groups. His personal interests include adventure sports, basketball, boating, camping, fishing, football, hunting, skiing, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Saji Philip is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Philip is a business owner of Growing Stars, Inc., an online tutoring service. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and 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 and advanced operational tools.

Stephen Walker Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1995. In addition to his advisory role, he owns WX3 Practice Management, a practice management business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Eugenia Grigorian is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she worked in various roles including teaching and coaching at Rising Stars Studio of Dance, where she continues as a dance coach. She also operates a personal online jewelry store on Etsy. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jarmila Stehle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously at INVEST Financial Corp for five years. Stehle is also affiliated with Affinity Federal Credit Union, where she has been involved for over two decades. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Trina Tirpak is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, RBC Capital Markets Corporation, and J. B. Hanauer & Co. prior to joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios. The firm serves a diverse client base, including registered investment companies and charitable funds, and employs systematic methodologies with oversight controls to address conflicts of interest.

Rekha Trivedi is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2018 and has also worked with MassMutual since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is co-owner and partner of AAMA Consulting LLC, a marketing and brand-building business. MassMutual Investors Services operates as 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, focusing on collaborative, annual client relationships and event-driven planning services.

David Silverman is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Highland Park, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 29 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. 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.

Jonathan Rothman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2016. His current role at UBS began in 2022. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and various capital markets services.

Stephen Locker is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously spent time at National Planning Corporation and Investacorp Advisory Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement with Lock23, LLC, a business entity related to securities trading. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives using a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Tyler Dey is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He partners with clients to build disciplined, personalized financial strategies and is part of a team that provides a concierge-style experience, assisting individuals and families with investment management, retirement planning, and long-term wealth goal navigation. Tyler also collaborates with Advisors on retirement plan administration and guidance. Prior to becoming a Financial Advisor, Tyler served as a Registered Wealth Management Client Associate. In that role, he supported portfolio operations, retirement plan administration, and daily client needs. He has been with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America since 2021 and is Series 7 and 66 FINRA registered, holding the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Tyler earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance with a focus on investment analysis from Rider University. He received several academic honors there, including the Andrew J. Rider Award and induction into Beta Gamma Sigma. He currently resides in New Egypt, New Jersey. Personal interests include baseball, football, golfing, hiking, music, and reading.

John Capeci is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 29 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Funds Distributor, LLC and Mirae Asset from 2010 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in commercial property financial services in Fanwood, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Harris Jr is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hellman Worldwide Logistics and Mack Staffing Agency, alongside long-term involvement with PFS Investments Inc and Primerica Financial Services. He also engages in part-time activities related to home security and automation product referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses an exclusively percentage-based wrap fee structure.

Brandon Leung is currently the Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to assisting clients in achieving their financial goals and ensuring peace of mind. In this role, he emphasizes a collaborative approach, working closely with clients and their families to develop personalized wealth management plans. Brandon's professional experience spans various roles within the financial services industry. Prior to his current position, he served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2025. His background also includes positions as an Insurance Advisor at The Fortis Agency LLC, Founder and Managing Partner of Invictus Financial Partners LLC, Internal Advisor Consultant at New York Life Investment Management LLC, Financial Consultant at JPMorgan Chase, and Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Brandon has interests that include food, football, social events, movies, pets, and volunteering.

Stephen Croghan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC since 1993 and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the North Hunterdon Rotary Club. He is also the owner of Three Bridges Wealth Advisors LLC, a financial planning and investment firm. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Matthew Sopher is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Financial and previously held roles at Kestra Advisory, Morgan Stanley, and other firms. Sopher operates a financial planning business under the name Sopher Financial Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Michelle Heide is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the board of the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce and participates in the Leadership Circle of Impact100 Hunterdon. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Shawn Healy is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2018 and previously held positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2016 to 2018. UBS Financial Services 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 and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.