Kathleen Monahan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in areas such as Divorce Transition Planning, Executive Compensation, Family Wealth Management Strategies, retirement planning, and socially responsible investing. Kathleen and her team focus on providing personalized client service and strive to deliver a comprehensive client experience built on trust and integrity. Her approach emphasizes educating clients to ensure they fully understand their investment strategies, with a focus on long-term asset allocation and diversification. Kathleen holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Montclair State University. Outside of her professional role, Kathleen resides in Cranford, NJ with her husband and their Bernedoodle, Molly. They enjoy hobbies such as golf, hiking, cooking, and reading. Kathleen also dedicates time to volunteering with local charities.

Quinn Im is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with IC Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc. since 2009, and previously with MSI Financial Services, Inc. from 2003 to 2009. Outside of financial advising, he pursues personal photography as a long-term hobby and owns the related equipment. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

June Scortino is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Invest Financial Corporation, Osaic FA, Inc., and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, with services that include financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Philip Osei is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Springfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade from 2015 to 2022 before joining Charles Schwab in 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from its Center for Financial Research.

Walter Dziedzic is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Bank USA and UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2017 to 2025. 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources with diversification and modern portfolio theory to support its advisory solutions.

Christian Barsi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions using research and analytics grounded in diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Linda Gaucher is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked within the Wells Fargo organization since 2009, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, covering various planning areas including retirement, education, and specialized needs such as business-owner transition and divorce planning.

Anthony Barbera Jr. is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2017. He has previously worked with National Planning Corporation and is also a partner at Barbera & Barbera CPA, where he has been involved in tax preparation and accounting services for over three decades. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Michael Wattick is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. Michael works alongside David Trinkoff at The Trinkoff Wattick Group, serving clients including business owners, entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, and attorneys primarily in the Summit community, throughout New Jersey, and across the nation. With over 20 years of experience, Michael focuses on helping clients make informed investment decisions tailored to their individual needs. His approach emphasizes building one-on-one relationships to foster trust and respect, and he prioritizes working with clients to construct portfolios that are free of proprietary product pressures. Michael's fee structure is transparent and based on the assets managed. Michael holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Duquesne University. He is involved in community service through the American Red Cross. Michael values the multi-generational relationships he has developed with clients and enjoys spending time with his wife, Pamela, and their four children.

Peter Desnoyers is a CFP® with over 40 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Morgan Stanley in Amelia Island, FL. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. His other professional activities include serving as a trustee and successor trustee for multiple trusts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and investment research to support its financial advisors.

Andrew Dreisiger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Chatham, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and its related entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates MAXPENN, an S corporation involved in investment-related activities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment services, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Alysse Greenberg is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase and several non-financial businesses. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a quantitative, manager-driven approach that incorporates ESG criteria and centralized due diligence.

Gustavo Martinez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. His professional experience includes roles as an Advisory Consultant at TIAA from 2020 to 2023, Supervision Principal at Merrill Lynch between 2018 and 2020, Trust Team Manager at Merrill Lynch - Bank of America from 2017 to 2018, and Vice President Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch - Bank of America from 2015 to 2017. Martinez holds a California Insurance License. He focuses on understanding clients' financial goals to develop customized plans that prioritize those objectives, creating tailored roadmaps based on individual preferences. Outside of his professional work, he has personal interests in soccer and traveling.

Eric Pressman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Warren, New Jersey, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a golf instruction business as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and delivers services including tailored financial planning and estate strategies.

Andre Krause is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Cetera. He has previously worked at Ic Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc., with nearly two decades of tenure at each firm. Outside of his advisory role, Krause is a general partner at Krause Financial Group, LLP, where he provides tax advisory and preparation services, and he is also a commissioned notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Robert Sunbury Jr. is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial For Lutherans since 2009. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping these services separate.

Kris Baran is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Best Buy for five years and TopGolf for one year. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios.

Luis Zamora is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in family wealth management and personalized financial planning. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2019, he has worked closely with clients to identify and pursue their financial goals through disciplined, long-term strategies. Luis and his advisory team focus on areas including retirement readiness, college education planning, tax-efficient strategies, and wealth preservation. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University and maintains Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Series 7, and Series 66 FINRA registrations. Luis is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is fluent in both Spanish and English. His approach emphasizes thoughtful listening, transparency, and tailored guidance to help clients manage wealth across generations. Luis is actively involved in his community through organizations such as American Legion Jersey Boys State and Special Olympics New Jersey. In his personal time, he enjoys hiking, playing pickleball and soccer, and spending time with his family.

Christina Zoppi is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with the firm since 2025 and has prior experience in real estate and engineering roles. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and manages an eBay storefront and is an active real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm structures planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships utilizing firm-approved analytical tools and offers various specialized planning programs.

Nicholas Trombetta is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked within the Wells Fargo organization in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of a rental property in Bayonne, New Jersey. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, allowing clients to choose how to implement recommendations through various brokerage or advisory programs.