Robert Bacino is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Insight Private Advisors, LLC. Bacino also serves on the Board of Directors and Finance Council at St. Magdalen's Church in Flemington, NJ. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large institutional advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that offers detailed retirement income planning and recommendations focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sophia Stuart Rockefeller is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to develop tailored financial strategies focused on family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Her approach involves evaluating clients' financial situations, identifying their objectives, and crafting personalized plans to help achieve their long-term financial goals. Sophia holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor's and Master's from Belarussian State University (BSU), a Doctorate from the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), and a Bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University. She also earned an Associate's Degree from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), a High School Diploma/GED, and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at Dartmouth College. Her professional designations include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She is fluent in English and Russian. Outside of her professional work, Sophia enjoys cooking, horseback riding, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Jarred Colaiacovo is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2026, previously working at PNC Bank and other firms. He holds no prior industry experience before 2026. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, with portfolio implementation tailored to client needs.

Arthur Crist is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brigita Rumpeters is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been providing financial services since 1989. She specializes in working with affluent clients, non-profit organizations, and small businesses, focusing on investment management and wealth preservation. Brigita offers a wide range of services, including portfolio management strategies, stock option analysis, retirement planning, hedging and monetization of concentrated equity positions, life insurance analysis, and wealth preservation and transfer services. She also provides lending and mortgage options and assists small businesses and non-profit organizations with cash management, business lending, and retirement plans. Brigita holds a B.S. in Business/Marketing from Stockton University. She has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), which underline her expertise in retirement planning and fiduciary responsibilities. Residing in Westfield, New Jersey, Brigita is involved in her community through volunteering with local non-profit organizations such as the Center for Hope. She is also an active volleyball player, participating in co-ed leagues and tournaments.

Gilbert Blitz is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at UBS Financial Services since 1986. He is based in Warren, NJ, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his financial advisory work, Blitz serves on several nonprofit boards, including Young Audiences New Jersey and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, delivering tailored investment plans supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Gerald Silberman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Prior to that, he was with Metlife Securities Incorporated for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage, focusing on individual life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and group insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using technology to analyze client goals and offers event-driven planning programs such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

George Castellano is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2000. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lukasz Syrek is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Taha Laique is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms, including First Citizens BancShares and Mercer/Marsh & McLennan Companies. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Hitesh Patel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northfield Bank, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Summit Financial Group Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Justin Pak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Iselin, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked 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 discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm's advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Louis Simone is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2006 and was previously affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent owner of a fitness business, AFC Hudson LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering 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, tailoring services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Giovanni Duran is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Duran owns two support companies, Duran Wealth Management, LLC and IronRidge Wealth Management Group LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutions. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting supported by analytical tools, with a notable affiliation to a municipal advisor and specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Daniel Campanelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at CUNA Brokerage Services and Cuna Mutual Group. Campanelli’s activities involve multiple DBA entities associated with LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research from LPL Research.

Prasanna Joshi is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals and changing market conditions. Prasanna provides access to Merrill’s investment insights alongside the banking and lending services of Bank of America to support comprehensive wealth management. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree from the Indian Institute of Technology and a Master's Degree from Stevens Institute of Technology. Prasanna also participates in community service, volunteering with local organizations aligned with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement. His approach emphasizes one-on-one collaboration to help clients pursue their long-term financial objectives.

Pavel Leokumovich is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2010, also maintaining a role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. 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 while clients retain final decision authority.

Connor O'Reilly is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides financial planning and investment management services to clients. Further details regarding his experience, educational background, or personal interests have not been provided.

Harry Harris is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a CPA and tax preparation business and operates a vending machine retail business. Mass Mutual 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, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Thomas Zupancic is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Marsh and McLennan Companies Inc. and operating a window cleaning business that is now dormant and in the process of dissolution. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, relying on LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed turnkey asset management platforms to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.