Nas Allan is a Wealth Management Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over a decade of experience in the financial industry. He and his team focus on serving high-net-worth clients, including business professionals and business owners, typically with investable assets of $1 million and above. His role involves developing personalized financial strategies that support clients' long-term objectives, emphasizing wealth preservation, growth, retirement, and legacy planning. Nas holds the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA™) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designations, earned through The College for Financial Planning, as well as a credential as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He completed an accredited certificate program at Katherine Gibbs Schools. Leveraging resources from Merrill and Bank of America, he helps clients build flexible strategies tailored to their needs. Outside of his professional work, Nas is involved in youth sports coaching. He lives on Staten Island with his wife and two children and enjoys activities such as golf, ice hockey, billiards, horseback riding, and tennis.

Steven Lajka is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 license and 39 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Metlife Securities Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company prior to joining his current firm. MML Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser under MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures financial planning as annual, collaborative engagements using firm-approved software and offers specialized programs including Divorce Planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Daniel Kelleher Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Timothy Delgado is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' financial goals across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons. He collaborates closely with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their priorities and the dynamic conditions of today's markets. Timothy offers expertise in areas including general investing, retirement planning, and emergency savings. He also facilitates access to specialists at Bank of America for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. As a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), he provides ongoing advice and guidance tailored to clients' evolving needs. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from William Paterson University. Timothy’s approach centers on uncovering what matters most to clients and their families to help pursue their financial goals.

Paul Stevens is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2001 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Jay Slade is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Flagstar Advisors, Signature Securities Group, and HSBC Bank USA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Education for Old Bridge Public Schools. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, supported by research and algorithmic analysis.

David Edgar is a financial advisor at Merrill with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Southwest Securities/Hilltop Securities for 11 years. Merrill, along 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.

Bruce Fischberg is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Short Hills, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He also serves as a trustee for a trust based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide array of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process involving advanced modeling tools.

Christopher Francese is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2021, and previously spent six years at Citigroup Global Markets. 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 through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Urja Shah is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2026, Shah worked at Citizens Securities, Inc., Cetera Investment Services, Investors Bank, INVEST Financial Corp, Santander Securities LLC, and Sovereign Bank. Outside of advising, Shah is involved as a landlord of a rental property. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a wide range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Kotarski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009 and owns MJK Capital Corp, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold, including specialized services such as business-owner transition planning, sports and entertainment planning, and special-needs analysis.

Benjamin Irizarry is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and Silver Edge Financial. 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 advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional offerings.

Joseph Lombardo Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2005. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend 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 a range of capital markets and research resources to support tailored client solutions.

Ethan Locker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Warren, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Equitable Distributors, LLC for three years. 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 offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Joseph Wirtshafter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at KPMG LLC for three years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties.

Michael Dirocco is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, where he has worked for 13 years. Prior to Equitable Advisors, he was with Axa Advisors for seven years. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Russell Rabadeau is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is also the president of Rabadeau Wealth Group, a support company based in Westfield, NJ. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports advisory programs alongside unique municipal and public-finance capabilities.

James Dill is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of capital markets services through a network of financial advisors who utilize proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Christopher Churney is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, and Bank of America. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research and analytics with diversified investment strategies and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions across a large-scale platform.

Matthew Power is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024, he worked at UBS Financial Services from 2012 to 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee for Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Westfield, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm integrates advisory services with banking, lending, and trust offerings through a large network of financial advisors.