Steven Lajka is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 license and 39 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Metlife Securities Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company prior to joining his current firm. MML Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser under MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures financial planning as annual, collaborative engagements using firm-approved software and offers specialized programs including Divorce Planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Elisheba Dhilpe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has previously worked at ContextLogic Inc and completed an MBA, during which she served as president of the Graduate Finance Association at Santa Clara University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets across a variety of investment and planning solutions.

Davis Monaghan is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for six years before joining RBC in 2021. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Ryan Hislop is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in New York City. He advises a select community of individuals, families, and nonprofits on asset allocation, wealth planning, and portfolio implementation. Utilizing the comprehensive offerings of the Merrill platform, Ryan delivers investment management solutions tailored to his clients' risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment goals. He and his team focus on managing new and existing wealth, generational planning, and have developed a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic wealth management services, including estate planning and access to family office services through Merrill. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Ryan spent six years at Goldman Sachs in the Consumer and Investment Management Division, where he worked exclusively with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in history from Middlebury College, graduating cum laude. During his time at Middlebury, Ryan played college football and was involved with the Special Olympics. He attended Delbarton School in Morristown, New Jersey. Outside of his professional role, Ryan enjoys boating, cooking, football, golfing, music, and spending time with his family.

Jay Slade is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Flagstar Advisors, Signature Securities Group, and HSBC Bank USA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Education for Old Bridge Public Schools. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, supported by research and algorithmic analysis.

David Edgar is a financial advisor at Merrill with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Southwest Securities/Hilltop Securities for 11 years. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Christopher Francese is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and has held prior roles at Citigroup Global Markets, Wells Fargo Clearing, Citicorp Investment Services, and Merrill. Francese is based in Staten Island, NY. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Michael Kotarski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009 and owns MJK Capital Corp, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold, including specialized services such as business-owner transition planning, sports and entertainment planning, and special-needs analysis.

Melanie Mcneel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Mcneel is based in New York, NY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market projections.

Matthew Manuwal is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2002 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Lombardo Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2005. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a range of capital markets and research resources to support tailored client solutions.

Ethan Locker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Distributors, LLC for five years and has held various roles in financial services and other sectors since 2017. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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 technology and a large network of advisors.

Michael Dirocco is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, where he has worked for 13 years. Prior to Equitable Advisors, he was with Axa Advisors for seven years. 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 through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Russell Rabadeau is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Westfield, NJ. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and New York Life Investment Management LLC. Rabadeau is also president of Rabadeau Wealth Group, a support company he owns. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work, along with specialized advisory programs.

Brandon Goldberg is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Matthew Power is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024, he worked at UBS Financial Services from 2012 to 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee for Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Westfield, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm integrates advisory services with banking, lending, and trust offerings through a large network of financial advisors.

Julie Hafler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, bringing three years of industry experience. She has worked at Jefferies LLC and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. before joining her current firm. Outside of finance, she has been involved with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, incorporating ESG frameworks and utilizing broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Vito Avvinti is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Brooklyn, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and affiliated entities since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team and incorporates ESG considerations in investment recommendations.

Melanie Hagemann is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at several retail and service companies before joining Merrill in 2022. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Mark Zawistowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2018. Outside of finance, he has experience in the restaurant industry, including roles at Haven Riverfront Restaurant, Grove Square, and HopsSotch. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.