Michael Ciorlian is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. since 2022. Prior to his advisory role, he held various positions including work at Olde Queens Tavern and Rutgers University. 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 institutions.

Amy Cooke is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Director of Special Events for Commercial Real Estate Women of NJ. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through a combination of wrap fee programs, managed accounts, and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by centralized custody and investment research.

James Vincent Greco is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for eight years and AXA Advisors, LLC for one year. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternatives.

Gina Lessner is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2010. 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.

Cynthia Wagner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2017 and previously spent eight years with UBS Financial Services Inc. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports, primarily focusing on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

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 affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, financial services focused on women, and tax minimization. Born and raised in Minsk, Belarus, Sophia earned multiple degrees including a Bachelor's and Master's from Belarussian State University, a Doctorate from the National Academy of Sciences, a Bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University, and an Associate's Degree from the Community College of the Air Force. She also completed an accredited certificate program at Dartmouth College. Sophia holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Before transitioning to finance, Sophia was invited to teach and conduct research at Dartmouth College. She serves as a finance manager in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. She founded Freeze Dry Inc, a company specializing in freeze dried snacks, and leads the Lady Boss Women Entrepreneurial Club, a network supporting over 2500 women entrepreneurs. Her interests include historic forts and castles, reading, traveling, cats, real estate, cooking, horseback riding, and spending time with her family.

Jarred Colaiacovo is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, and PNC Bank. His background also includes work outside financial services, such as positions at Telesearch Inc and Vail Resorts Inc. 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, and institutional investors, supported by internal and third-party portfolio management and comprehensive account administration.

Wooldy Pierre is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services since 2020 and held a position at TD Ameritrade from 2014 to 2020. He holds a Series 66 designation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and offers model portfolios through Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Arthur Crist is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brigita Z. Rumpeters is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 30 years of experience at Merrill Lynch, where she began her career in 1989 in the Westfield, New Jersey office. She works with affluent clients, non-profit organizations, and small businesses to provide investment management and wealth preservation services. Brigita develops personalized strategies accounting for clients' risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs, and investment goals. She offers a broad range of services including portfolio management, stock option analysis, retirement strategies, hedging and monetization of concentrated equity positions, life insurance analysis and funding, as well as wealth preservation and transfer services. Additionally, she provides various lending and mortgage services and advises on cash management, business lending, and retirement plans for small businesses and non-profit organizations. Brigita holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business/Marketing from Stockton University. She has earned multiple professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), enhancing her expertise in retirement planning and fiduciary responsibilities. Beyond her professional work, Brigita volunteers with several local non-profit organizations, including the Center for Hope. She is also an avid volleyball player, actively participating in co-ed leagues and tournaments. Brigita resides in Westfield with her husband, Artis, and their three children: Andrejs, Sintra, and Krista.

Gerard Erbeck is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. He partners with clients to help them make educated decisions regarding their finances and goals by understanding their unique objectives and overall vision for their financial future. Gerard collaborates with clients to create a roadmap aimed at growing, protecting, and distributing their wealth, with the purpose of fostering confidence and security in their financial plans. Prior to his current role, Gerard accumulated experience as a Specialist at PIMCO from 2011 to 2021, and as a Senior Internal Advisor Consultant at Allianz Global Investors from 2006 to 2011. His professional background spans over a decade and a half in financial services, focusing on client advisory and wealth management. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Gerard has personal interests in baseball, cooking and baking, family activities, football, golf, and photography.

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.

George Castellano is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2000. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lukasz Syrek is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2013, following a one-year tenure at Morgan Stanley. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Taha Laique is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc., First Citizens BancShares, Svb Capital, Mercer/Marsh & McLennan Companies, and White Oak Equity Partners. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Hitesh Patel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Northfield Bank, Cetera Advisor Networks, Summit Financial Group, Summit Brokerage Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and various institutional platforms.

William Jannicelli is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and FTI Consulting. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

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.