Jarred Colaiacovo is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He has been in the industry since 2026, with prior roles at Bank of America, PNC Bank, and Telesearch Inc. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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 Z. Rumpeters is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 30 years of experience at Merrill Lynch, where she began her career in 1989 in the Westfield, New Jersey office. She works with affluent clients, non-profit organizations, and small businesses to provide investment management and wealth preservation services. Brigita develops personalized strategies accounting for clients' risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs, and investment goals. She offers a broad range of services including portfolio management, stock option analysis, retirement strategies, hedging and monetization of concentrated equity positions, life insurance analysis and funding, as well as wealth preservation and transfer services. Additionally, she provides various lending and mortgage services and advises on cash management, business lending, and retirement plans for small businesses and non-profit organizations. Brigita holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business/Marketing from Stockton University. She has earned multiple professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), enhancing her expertise in retirement planning and fiduciary responsibilities. Beyond her professional work, Brigita volunteers with several local non-profit organizations, including the Center for Hope. She is also an avid volleyball player, actively participating in co-ed leagues and tournaments. Brigita resides in Westfield with her husband, Artis, and their three children: Andrejs, Sintra, and Krista.

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.

Lukasz Syrek is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2013, following a one-year tenure at Morgan Stanley. 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 utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Hitesh Patel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Northfield Bank, Cetera Advisor Networks, Summit Financial Group, Summit Brokerage Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, 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 various institutional platforms.

James Toth is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1998 and MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life and health insurance sales. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that delivers ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s planning process uses firm-approved software to analyze client goals and provides written recommendations without discretionary authority.

Justin Pak is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, 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, utilizing research and analytics based on diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Louis Simone is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ. He has 20 years of industry experience, spending his entire career since 2006 with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of advising, he is a silent owner of a fitness business, AFC Hudson LLC, holding a 40% stake without day-to-day involvement. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of investment professionals, utilizing third-party managers and a variety of investment programs.

Jeffrey Davidson is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and uses Wells Fargo research, planning tools, and simulation models to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

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 based in Rahway, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. and Cuna Mutual Group 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 offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors who utilize both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Colin Wingate is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Prudential Financial and Widener University. Outside of finance, he has experience in the food service industry with Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and other services.

Melissa Karwoski is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include five years with Prudential Investments and its related entities. Outside of her advisory work, she operates Sugar Lion & Sprinks, a small food and beverage business featuring homemade desserts shared and occasionally sold via social media. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions alongside integrated brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

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.

James Malmstrom is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Connor O'Reilly is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Connor's educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree from Seton Hall University.

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, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Marsh and McLennan Companies Inc. and managing a window cleaning business. The business is now dormant and in the process of dissolution. 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, relying on both proprietary and third-party investment models delivered through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives.