Brandon Myers is a Financial Advisor with The De Cerbo & Associates Team at Merrill, recognized as a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team in 2026. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (SE-AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Specializing in working with NIL, collegiate and professional athletes and coaches, corporate executives, and families, Brandon offers comprehensive wealth management advice. He assists clients with building and preserving wealth through personalized financial strategies, navigating major financial decisions and life transitions, coordinating tax, estate, and investment planning alongside a team of professionals, and creating roadmaps aligned to their goals while managing investment risk. Brandon earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Rutgers Business School and is a former Division I football player at Rutgers University. He is a lifelong resident of Somerset County, New Jersey, and is involved in community organizations including Athletes.org, Bridgewater-Raritan High School Football, Bridgewater-Raritan High School Hall of Fame, and the Somerset County Business Partnership. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys golf, collecting sports memorabilia, and spending time with family and friends.

Brian Gallacher is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual from 2016 to 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in life and fixed annuities insurance sales and serves as a church clerk, providing administrative and financial support. MassMutual 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, utilizing firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and provide written recommendations.

Grayson Librie is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Johnson & Johnson. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Lauren Caruso is a financial advisor with Merrill in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill since 2022, along with previous experience at the University of Delaware and other positions. 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, and various institutional investors.

Victor Montas is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career with New York Life in 2009 and joined Merrill Lynch in April 2015. Prior to entering financial services, Victor worked for ten years as a legal professional at Am Law 100 law firms in Washington DC and New York. In his current role, he specializes in serving growing and successful business owners, focusing on comprehensive wealth management strategies that address complex financial needs such as business growth, succession planning, and employee benefits. Victor’s approach is consultative, emphasizing thorough client engagement, periodic communication, and leveraging the investment insights of Merrill alongside the banking services of Bank of America. Victor earned both a Bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science and a Master’s degree in History from Rutgers University. He holds several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is also registered through FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65, and holds licenses for Annuity, Life, and Health products. Victor is a native Spanish speaker and a member of Lambda Theta Phi Fraternity. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Victor is involved in his community through participation with St. Matthias School. He resides in Montgomery, New Jersey, with his wife and two children. Victor is an avid Rutgers football fan and enjoys baseball, basketball, football, reading, soccer, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Jordan Krantz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets from 2000 to 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a comprehensive investment approach. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a variety of services including estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Michael Marchiano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 license and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2008 and previously at Merrill from 2003 to 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in recreational sports activities, including baseball instruction at Centercourt Club & Sports and serving on the board of New Jersey Unity, a softball sports organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Evelyn Gonzalez is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her financial services career in 2009 at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and The Barth Group. Throughout her career, Evelyn has held various roles within wealth management that have shaped her expertise in the field. Her professional focus centers on assisting families in planning for both short-term and long-term financial goals. Evelyn employs a disciplined process to listen, identify, and prioritize client goals, developing strategies aimed at building, managing, and preserving wealth for current and future generations. Her client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, women and wealth, and retirement income. Evelyn holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation. She earned her bachelor's degree in Finance and Business Management from Rutgers Business School. Evelyn resides in Scotch Plains with her husband, Roberto, and their daughters. She has personal interests in dancing, soccer, and traveling.

June Scortino is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, she worked 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 wide range of clients including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to external asset managers, and insurance services through affiliated entities.

Loren Huether is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018, following prior roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers tailored solutions through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Dennis Collins Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel since 2007. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Christian Barsi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 registrations. His prior experience includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Merrill. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Anthony Barbera Jr. is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2017. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation from 2012 to 2017 and has been a partner at Barbera & Barbera CPA since 1990. 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 services through a large network of advisors, combining scale with a diverse suite of financial and operational tools.

Matthew Zhilitsky is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. His current roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, with clients responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Brandon Dees is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analytics.

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 at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2015, previously spending nine years at Merrill. Outside of finance, he offers golf lessons as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that uses firm-approved tools and market simulations.

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.