Robert Devaney is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS and its predecessor Painewebber Inc. since 1997. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Ralph Ades is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Rutgers University, Camp Allsport, and Hillel Yeshiva. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing 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, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Thomas Laporta is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Santander Securities, and Sovereign Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures across multiple custodial relationships.

Edward Skarbnik is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is investment policy statement–driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products than many institutional advisers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David Trinkoff is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2008 after beginning his career in the financial services industry in 1998, following a tenure as a senior accountant at an international CPA firm. David holds a bachelor's degree in business management from Ithaca College and a master's degree in accounting from Long Island University. He is a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). As a qualified portfolio manager, David provides clients with personalized wealth management strategies that may include a combination of individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He serves a diverse clientele including families, executives, attorneys, and physicians, and may manage investment strategies on a discretionary basis through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. In addition to his professional work, David has been involved with nonprofit organizations, including service on the board of the Northern New Jersey Chapter of the March of Dimes. He resides in Mendham, New Jersey with his wife and three children. In his free time, David enjoys playing tennis and golf.

Patrick Rafferty is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and Primerica Advisors since 1989. In addition to his advisory work, he receives compensation for referrals related to home security, automation products, and home services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers, uses a tiered wrap fee structure, and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Zeeshan Mir serves as a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 35 years of experience in wealth management, having joined Merrill in 2002. His client base includes business owners, medical and legal professionals, corporate executives, and others with growing wealth across the nation. Zeeshan specializes in assisting business owners throughout the stages of the business cycle, offering strategies related to cash management, financing, succession planning, and the implementation of defined benefit or defined contribution plans. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) awarded by the National Association of Plan Advisors, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). These credentials enable him to provide fiduciary advisory services to defined contribution and benefit plans. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Rutgers College. Zeeshan resides in Basking Ridge, New Jersey with his wife and two sons. Outside of his professional work, he is a member of the United States Chess Federation and participates in tournament chess. His personal interests include travel, biking, exploring, golf, and involvement with the community organization Girls on the Run.

John Larkin is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 1983 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, along 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Evan Soff is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Short Hills, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup Global Markets and First Republic Investment Management. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Tara Flax is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

Brian Sulewski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, as well as affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Angela Romano Cosgrave is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2010. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mahesh Chandwani is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Chandwani is an investor in healthcare technology and beauty tech companies, including Reveal HealthTech and Onesto Labs. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Brandon Myers is a Financial Advisor and Junior Partner with The De Cerbo & Associates Team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with a select group of individuals and families including professional athletes, coaches, divorcees, and senior executives to deliver customized, goals-based wealth management strategies. His professional approach is rooted in discipline, focus, and integrity. Brandon holds several industry designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (SE-AWMA™), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™). He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Rutgers Business School, graduating cum laude. During his time at Rutgers, he was a letterwinner at Tight End on the Scarlet Knights Football Team, a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, and a 2021 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar. Outside of his professional role, Brandon enjoys golfing, spending time with family and friends, and staying connected to football. He is a lifelong resident of Somerset County and is involved in community organizations such as Athletes.org, Bridgewater-Raritan High School Football and Hall of Fame, and the Somerset County Business Partnership. His mission is to help clients create and preserve multigenerational wealth.

Maria Zielyk is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill in Short Hills, NJ, and has 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2008. Merrill, along 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Yisroel Schwartz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co LLC for 14 years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2024. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

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.

William Cerone is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in local politics as Vice Chairman of the Warwick Republican Committee and serves on the Warwick Zoning Board. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory services to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.

Rosemary Neidermeyer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Financial Services. 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 provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with access to model portfolios and research.