Robert Bacino is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Insight Private Advisors, LLC. Bacino also serves on the Board of Directors and Finance Council at St. Magdalen's Church in Flemington, NJ. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large institutional advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that offers detailed retirement income planning and recommendations focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sophia Stuart Rockefeller is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to develop tailored financial strategies focused on family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Her approach involves evaluating clients' financial situations, identifying their objectives, and crafting personalized plans to help achieve their long-term financial goals. Sophia holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor's and Master's from Belarussian State University (BSU), a Doctorate from the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), and a Bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University. She also earned an Associate's Degree from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), a High School Diploma/GED, and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at Dartmouth College. Her professional designations include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She is fluent in English and Russian. Outside of her professional work, Sophia enjoys cooking, horseback riding, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Jarred Colaiacovo is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He has been in the industry since 2026, including prior experience at Bank of America, N.A. and PNC Bank. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates trading, lending, custody, and other services within Bank of America’s corporate platform.

Arthur Crist is a financial advisor with Merrill in Iselin, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2011. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The program integrates Merrill’s investment strategies with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to multiple products and services.

Brigita Rumpeters is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been providing financial services since 1989. She specializes in working with affluent clients, non-profit organizations, and small businesses, focusing on investment management and wealth preservation. Brigita offers a wide range of services, including portfolio management strategies, stock option analysis, retirement planning, hedging and monetization of concentrated equity positions, life insurance analysis, and wealth preservation and transfer services. She also provides lending and mortgage options and assists small businesses and non-profit organizations with cash management, business lending, and retirement plans. Brigita holds a B.S. in Business/Marketing from Stockton University. She has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), which underline her expertise in retirement planning and fiduciary responsibilities. Residing in Westfield, New Jersey, Brigita is involved in her community through volunteering with local non-profit organizations such as the Center for Hope. She is also an active volleyball player, participating in co-ed leagues and tournaments.

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 with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Hitesh Patel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northfield Bank, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Summit Financial Group Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

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 with Wells Fargo Clearing in Iselin, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm's advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Louis Simone is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2006 and was previously affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent owner of a fitness business, AFC Hudson LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, tailoring services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

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 CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently advising at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2019. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Morgan Stanley for 11 years. He is the owner of 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 individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored recommendations based on risk profiling and firm research, with a notable focus on advisory services that support client decision-making rather than delegated management.

Daniel Campanelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at CUNA Brokerage Services and Cuna Mutual Group. Campanelli’s activities involve multiple DBA entities associated with LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research from LPL Research.

Colin Wingate is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Financial and teaching positions at Widener University and St. Augustine Preparatory School. He also has experience outside finance working at Airborne Systems and in the hospitality industry. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to a range of investment and insurance products through an integrated platform.

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 designations and 45 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, with a combined tenure of 13 years before joining LPL Financial in 2022. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research from internal and third-party sources.

Connor O'Reilly is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Softwave, Coinbound, Diamond Global, Summit Financial, Merrill Lynch, and other firms. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.