Michael Pirozzi is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and both individual and corporate investment strategy. Michael focuses on developing personalized financial plans tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance, aiming to help clients pursue their long-term objectives through customized wealth management approaches. Michael holds a Bachelor’s Degree from James Madison University. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and communicates fluently in both English and Spanish. Originally from New Jersey, he currently resides in Madison, NJ, where he has been an active community member for nearly fourteen years. Michael also dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations, reflecting his commitment to community involvement. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys a variety of personal interests including baseball, chess, cooking, football, golfing, ice hockey, skiing, spending time with his family, and tennis.

Nicholas La Torre is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Cetera and its related entities since 2024. Prior to his advisory role, he was employed as a data operations specialist at Malecki Financial Group, where he focused on data analysis and financial research. La Torre also served on the Roselle Park Board of Education for seven years and worked at Galloping Hill Golf Course. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored 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 and employs a multi-manager platform with various investment program options.

Ralph Franzese is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013 and previously worked at Private Portfolio Partners, LLC. He is also involved with Vantage Wealth Management LLC in a limited capacity for bookkeeping purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by internal and third-party research.

Robert Schiano is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves individuals, families, and corporate executives by providing wealth management services that integrate investment resources from Merrill and banking capabilities at Bank of America. Robert works collaboratively with clients’ attorneys and CPAs to address all aspects of their financial lives. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2000, Robert has focused on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to his clients’ goals, risk tolerances, and time horizons. He begins each client relationship with a thorough information gathering and risk assessment process and provides ongoing reviews to ensure alignment with evolving objectives. His services include assisting retirees with 401(k) distributions, income planning, and legacy planning. Robert holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his High School Diploma from Jonathan Dayton. He participates in the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life and volunteers locally. A New Jersey native, Robert lives in Mountainside, NJ with his wife and two children. In his leisure time, he enjoys skiing and fishing.

George Grube is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2021, he worked in various non-financial roles including positions at A La Cart and Buffalo Wild Wings. Outside of his advisory duties, he is employed with Hudmed LLC, assisting in hospital sanitation, and contributes part-time to Grape Expectations, Inc., a private wine-related business. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers to meet clients’ investment objectives.

Matthew Armendinger is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He specializes in creating personalized financial strategies to help individuals and families achieve their financial objectives. His areas of expertise include employee benefits planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Matthew earned his bachelor's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he was a collegiate athlete and remains actively involved through participation in the FDU Young Alumni Association. His community involvement extends to volunteering as a guest speaker for ALPFA NJ and contributing to the Lupus Foundation of America. Outside of his professional work, Matthew enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golf, reading, running, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Wallace Foster Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients through a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools alongside a broad range of retail and institutional offerings.

David Posner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 63 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2009 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an estate executor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process employs structured discovery and firm-approved tools, serving clients through both individual and corporate financial planning agreements.

Gregory Huether is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018, following six years at J.P. Morgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and proprietary return estimates in its process.

John Heintjes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held positions at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Ryan Carr is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Merrill, Stapede Consulting, and Credit Suisse. Carr volunteers as an officer with the Morristown Girls Soccer Boosters, assisting with team event organization and practice supervision. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering customized portfolio management and advisory programs with a range of investment options and services.

Erin Madonna is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked at Under Armour for seven years and R2integrated for one year. She also substitutes as a yoga instructor at local studios. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies, operating over 23,000 financial advisors and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Frank Heter III is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2020, he held various roles including positions at Barnes & Noble, Euro Futbol Academy, and Keystone College. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Vocal, a platform that offers cash prizes for writing competitions and monetizes story readership. 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, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries.

Robert Blocker is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax in various capacities for more than two decades. He also operates a CPA practice focused on tax preparation and accounting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management and financial planning through a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.

Sean Conley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Deloitte and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools.

Jorge Idrovo Fernandez serves as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping individuals and families optimize their financial resources and develop strategic plans for the future. Jorge specializes in legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. Through his work, he assists clients in building, protecting, and carrying their wealth forward by concentrating on what matters most to each individual. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jorge has interests in baseball, boxing, dancing, football, soccer, and watching movies.

Henry Liao is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2005 and serves on the boards of Forefront and Foster the Family, in addition to founding The Jubilee Experiment. Liao also owns Henry C Liao LLC, a business unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Jeffrey Dickinson is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. He previously worked at Metlife Securities from 2009 to 2017 and has been associated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and senior partner of Force Financial Associates, LLC, where he provides financial education and workshops to institutional clients. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships with clients.

Samuel Rosenbaum is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services Inc. and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, JPMorgan Securities, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Stifel Nicolaus. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored, typically non-discretionary advisory solutions and serves municipal clients with integrated public finance capabilities.

Leon Ferro is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Standard Chartered Bank and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. He serves on the advisory board of Samaritan Outreach Services, a nonprofit supporting disadvantaged and homeless men. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.