Parto Tehranifar is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Primerica Financial Services since 2005 and PFS Investments Inc since 2006, along with a decade managing the Paramus office. Tehranifar is involved in the sale of investment-related products and also receives compensation for referrals related to home security, automation, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale firm serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program utilizing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by third-party custodians and overlay managers.

Danielle Jacobson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held roles at Morgan Stanley since 2009, as well as positions at National Asset Management, National Securities Corporation, and Winslow, Evans & Crocker, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as an independent contractor in direct sales of dermatology products through Rodan and Fields. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both retail and institutional solutions.

Maria Nigro is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She is currently with Equitable Advisors and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the St. Anne's Parish Community Committee, contributing to community events and fundraising efforts. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored programs, focusing on tailored client solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

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.

Alexander Arns Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 48 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and data-driven modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides tailored planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Robert Jelderks II is a financial advisor with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2014. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Felipe Stanev is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and T3 Trading Group. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of home-related products through Primerica Mortgage and Primerica Client Services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment implementation is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, with additional offerings in insurance and affiliated trust custody services.

Anita Thomas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and having 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of advising, she is involved in accounting and bookkeeping for a sole proprietorship rental property in Cave Creek, Arizona. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, emphasizing a structured financial planning process that uses firm-approved tools and market scenario modeling.

Eric Mercado is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Northwell Health Labs, as well as twelve years at Zadies Bake Shop. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Robert Siegler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial since 2020. His previous roles include positions at Lakeland Financial Services, Raymond James Financial Services, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Peter Demarco is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, and spent ten years at UBS Financial Services prior to that. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

David Samuel is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Denville, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors in 2017, he worked at Solix Inc and Wells Fargo Clearing. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors and select corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors using model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

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.

Thomas Kelly is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2026. Prior to his financial industry roles, he worked in various positions including at Louis Vuitton Malletier and other firms. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dillon Rodgers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 12 years and has been involved with New Horizon Financial Corporation and Pearl River Hilton for over a decade. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various asset classes.

Helen Alberto is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to identify their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals and develops portfolio strategies designed to help achieve them. Her approach includes providing ongoing advice and adapting strategies as clients' financial situations evolve, covering areas such as investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Helen also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, lending, and small business solutions. Helen holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Montclair State University. She is proficient in both Spanish and English and is involved in several professional organizations, including the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce, the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners, and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, she contributes to the community through her involvement with Jersey City Medical Center. Outside of her professional work, Helen enjoys activities such as cooking, dancing, playing pickleball and tennis, traveling, and practicing yoga. She values building long-term relationships with individuals and families to support their holistic wealth management across generations.

Nancy Amalfitano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2007 and previously spent five years at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as co-chair of the Saddle River Valley Branch at Valley Hospital. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing various strategies and technology to support its network of over 22,000 advisors.

Javier Bustamante is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2011, with additional experience at Morris Tech Partners and AT&T. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing Captain Gambit Studios, LLC and works as a Lyft driver. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable organizations. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports accounts through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing custody services.

Walter Janeczek is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Franklin Lakes, NJ. He has 16 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Cascade Medical Enterprises LLC, a medical device business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kevin Fennell is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously spent 14 years with Foresters Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a rental property with his spouse. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and both affiliated and third-party investment managers.