Lav Varma is a Series 65–licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, where he has worked since 1999. He has 43 years of industry experience and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Varma serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for Art N Beat, a nonprofit organization. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a range of advisory models implemented through third-party managers and emphasizes tailored client risk assessment and program matching.

Ronald Reno is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at the Staten Island Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office. He has been in the financial advisory business since 1991 and holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). He is also a Senior Vice President. Ron focuses on total wealth management, offering solutions tailored to clients' personal and business financial situations. He develops investment strategies based on each client's risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and associated costs. Ronald follows a defined process that involves understanding clients' specific situations, establishing objectives, recommending appropriate strategies, and regularly reviewing progress to align financial lives with personal circumstances. Ronald received his high school diploma from Port Richmond High School. He is involved in his community through participation in the St Anthony Holy Name Society. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, cooking, drawing/sketching, golfing, hiking, ice hockey, painting, skiing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Sebastian Parco is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he builds strong relationships with clients by understanding their personal and financial situations. He analyzes risks and works with clients to develop and improve their overall financial plans, assisting in implementing agreed-upon strategies and maintaining ongoing communication to adjust plans as client goals evolve. Sebastian has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and OSG Associate. Prior to that, he was a Registered Representative at GAC from 2013 to 2014. His experience spans various aspects of financial consulting and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Sebastian enjoys family activities, exploring food, football, movies, soccer, and traveling.

Frederick Bender Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill and UBS Financial Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team, with a focus on eligible strategies that may include ESG criteria.

Stephen Delgado Mc Collum is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His background includes various roles in education and retail prior to joining Morgan Stanley. 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 processes and firm-approved tools.

Edward Kelleher is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and with Cetera since 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and custodial relationships.

John Schmitt is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Timothy Erday is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Erday serves as a board member and trustee for the Summit Education Foundation and participates in finance and estate planning roles for various trusts and local organizations. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, delivering recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Robert Waldele is a financial advisor with Merrill in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1979 and also has experience with Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Waldele serves on the advisory board of the Shrine of St. Joseph, presides over the Waldele Family Foundation, directs the Tri-County Scholarship Fund, and is an advisory board member for Mount St. Mary Academy. Merrill serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and institutional clients. The firm offers managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services, supported by a broad platform of investment strategies and integration with Bank of America affiliates.

Matthew Millahn is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. Licensed as a Financial Advisor since 2012, he works directly with individual clients, families, and small businesses to provide guidance on achieving their financial goals. Matthew focuses on areas such as education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and tax minimization. He begins by understanding his clients' priorities and helps develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial objectives. Matthew serves as a resource for general investing, retirement planning, and unexpected financial needs, offering access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey, an Associates Degree from County College of Morris, and professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Matthew enjoys spending time with his fiancé Jessica, their pets, and is expecting their first child in Thanksgiving 2024. He stays active through daily exercise and competitive baseball, participates in his local community by volunteering monthly at the Animal Humane Society in Newark, and previously served seven years as a Trustee on the Lake Stockholm Country Club & Community Association board. His personal interests also include cooking, gardening, and following sports teams such as the Philadelphia Eagles, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Mets.

Daniel Drollinger is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Jersey City, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Hennion & Walsh, Inc. for 12 years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks, with implementation support from affiliated investment-management entities.

Charles Biancosino Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cranford, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1991 and is also involved with Inman Sports Club, Inc. outside of his advisory role. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, with a focus on a tiered wrap-fee structure and curated third-party asset managers.

Richard Kalfayan Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process includes centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research, and they offer broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Joseph Silerto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, including nearly two decades at Scottrade, Inc. prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019. His career also includes roles at National Securities Corp, National Asset Management, PRUCO Securities Corporation LLC, and the Prudential Insurance Company of America. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, with advice and account management delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Molly Wurst is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 35 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she provides individualized services and supports to people with disabilities through ACCRA Care, Inc., where she also supports her son. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide customized portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment resources.

Christopher Mannino is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. Christopher follows a disciplined process that begins with taking the time to understand each client, their family, financial situation, and priorities. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He aims to build meaningful relationships to positively impact the lives of his clients. Outside of his professional practice, Christopher has personal interests in baseball, basketball, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, reading, spending time with his family, watching movies, and yoga.

Walter Daszkowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the PFS™ credential and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously at National Planning Corporation from 2012 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is the CEO and majority shareholder of Daszkowski Tompkins & Weg PC, which provides accounting and bookkeeping services, and serves as a vice chairman and board member of Empire State Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advisor-facing tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Mehmed Halid Aygun is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Provident Bank and Marathon Science School, as well as work in the jewelry sector. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Dina Delre is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and MetLife Securities Inc. since 2005. In addition to her advisory role, she operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in dental and group disability income, disability, property and casualty, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved software to analyze client goals.

Peter Glover Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.