Michael Parisi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA and TIAA, among other firms. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Ralph Diaz is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career in 1991 and has since established himself as a trusted advisor to individuals, guiding them through various life stages and financial decisions. His expertise includes college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income strategies. Ralph holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Rutgers University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He focuses on creating tailored investment strategies that address client goals such as capital preservation, growth, income, and estate planning. Beyond his professional work, Ralph serves on the Board of Directors for the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation. His personal interests include photography, skiing, spending time with his family, traveling, and writing.

Rocco Degregorio is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Montvale, NJ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2022 and previously spent nine years with Glass Gardens and ShopRite of Paramus. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on goal-based analyses and broad financial planning topics without discretionary trading authority or institutional portfolio management.

Arthur Vicente is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Westwood, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at KeyBank and its affiliated entities for multiple years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Michael Bain is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cresskill, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013 and also operates Michael Bain, Esq. since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Music Speaks LLC, a music education business, where he handles accounting and bookkeeping. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors.

Keith Dolin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2009. Prior to Merrill, he held positions at Bank of America N.A., Ust Financial Services Corp., and Us Trust Company of New York. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated within Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Robert Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1999. Smith also operates a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and access to a wide range of brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.

Louis Seekircher is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Valhalla, NY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2024. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Ameriprise Financial and has been involved with Northway Fellowship Inc. since 2017. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm provides tailored, typically non-discretionary advisory services and maintains notable involvement in municipal and public finance through its referral arrangements and affiliate network.

Daniel Solazzo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MSI Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Solazzo is an independent insurance agent and coaches youth lacrosse. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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, delivering collaborative, goal-focused advice without discretionary investment management.

Jill Cooper is a CFP® professional at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. She has worked with Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Risk Wealth Retirement Advisors before joining OSAIC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of JBC Consulting LLC, which provides group and individual insurance sales, and serves as an administrator for MD Partners Inc., assisting with office administration and insurance questions. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and diversified investment options.

Philip Murphy is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in West Nyack, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2015 and previously at Lasalle Street Business Solutions. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a shore house in Lavallette, New Jersey, which he rents out seasonally. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and government entities. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and serves institutional clients with fiduciary consulting and public finance capabilities.

James Beale Sr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior experience includes six years at Pruco Securities, LLC and ongoing involvement with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2018. He also spent time at Fran's Wicker and worked as a household engineer and primary caregiver earlier in his career. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, alongside brokerage and insurance products through its integrated platform.

Malcolm Lett is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services 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 separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, with trading and custody services provided by Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services.

Edwin Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of No Boss Unlimited, a business based in Plantation, Florida. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers advisory services through model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Mary Ann Abida is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in developing personalized financial strategies that evaluate the overall financial health of families, including wealth management planning, asset preservation, retirement income stream creation, and tax liability alleviation. Mary Ann focuses on guiding clients through financial changes and uncertainties to help achieve their financial goals for themselves and future generations. She holds a Master's Degree from the University of Phoenix, a Bachelor's Degree from Montclair State University, and a Certificate in Financial Planning from NYU School of Professional Studies. Mary Ann has earned several professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is multilingual, speaking English, Circassian, and Arabic. In addition to her professional work, Mary Ann is involved with community organizations such as the Circassian Benevolent Association and delivers financial empowerment workshops to various groups. She supports organizations including Doctors Without Borders, Humanity for Relief and Development, International Rescue Committee, and World Central Kitchen. Her personal interests include cooking, football, golfing, music, reading, soccer, spending time with family, swimming, traveling, and yoga.

Felipe Stanev is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, T3 Trading Group, LLC, New Asset, and Protrader Brazil. He also engages in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio management, third-party asset management, and a variety of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform combining adviser programs with active product sales.

Eric Mercado is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bank of America and Northwell Health Labs, as well as twelve years at Zadies Bake Shop. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, enabling access to a wide array of products and services.

Frank Petrocelli III is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Metlife Securities Inc. Since 2012, he has also operated as an independent insurance agent selling fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and Medicare-related products. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using advanced analytical tools, with optional implementation through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Robert Siegler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, Raymond James Financial Services, and Lakeland Financial Services. Siegler is based in Paramus, NJ. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options, supported by research and various portfolio management tools.

Jennifer Jervis Babish is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry and joined Merrill Lynch in 2012. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Financial Center Manager for Wells Fargo. Jennifer holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations and has earned professional designations including Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her expertise includes personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. Before entering the financial industry, Jennifer was a teacher, which informs her approach to financial education. She focuses on helping women investors and their families by providing financial education and promoting healthy financial habits. Jennifer holds a Bachelor's degree from Saint Thomas Aquinas College. In her personal life, she enjoys cooking, music, pickleball, reading, sewing, spending time with her family, tennis, watching movies, and practicing yoga.