Sean Mc Manus is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners, to provide clarity around investing, retirement planning, and building long-term financial security. His approach involves collaborating one-on-one with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aligned with those objectives. Sean's expertise includes retirement planning, managing concentrated stock positions, Roth IRA and workplace retirement strategies, education planning, and assisting clients through major career and life transitions. He aims to help healthcare professionals make confident financial decisions so they can focus on their careers and responsibilities. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware and the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Ryan Curran is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Parsippany, NJ, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has seven years of industry experience and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance broker with The Curran Group LLC, specializing in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance products. 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, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning and a range of investment strategies without discretionary management.

Martin Jawor is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2018 and previously held roles at AXA Advisors, Valic Financial Advisors, and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and owner of Benefits Institute, LLC, providing group health and property & casualty insurance to small businesses, and serves as a trustee for the Society Hill of Bernards Homeowner's Association. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, delivering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including firm-offered and third-party solutions, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, select alternative investments, and ERISA fiduciary services without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Kelly Oates is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2018, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s capital-markets capabilities and affiliated asset managers.

Tara Pardo is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, bringing three decades of experience in the financial services industry. She began her career at Goldman Sachs, where she served as Vice President of Equity Sales from 1992 to 2018. Following that, she was a Senior Relationship Manager at Lord Abbett from 2018 to 2022 before joining Fidelity in 2023. Throughout her career, Tara has focused on helping clients with wealth planning and financial strategies. She emphasizes collaborating with clients to create, implement, and monitor plans that align with their individual goals. Her work at Fidelity leverages the firm's resources to assist clients in making informed decisions for their financial futures.

Robert Bernoskie is a financial advisor with Merrill in Summit, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2009. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves as a high school football official with the New Jersey Football Officials Association, a position he has held since 1993. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers.

Bernard Ventura is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets, Morgan Stanley, and A. G. Edwards & Sons. He is also involved with Gladstone Advisors, an entity related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Philip Pinkey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has previously worked at ICMA Retirement Corporation, Maryland Financial Group, Navy Federal Asset Management, Centaurus Financial, and Merrill. His current role has been with Fidelity since 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and Charitable Gift Funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across various asset classes.

Hayden Harr is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Blue Owl Securities LLC, Central Park Group, LLC, and Merrill. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm provides a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and order-routing operations.

Jennifer Donoghue is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2019, with a brief hiatus in 2021. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kathryn Tolkowsky is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior experience includes five years at Goldman Sachs & Co and two years at ADP before joining J.P. Morgan in 2022. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Kathleen Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience, including 15 years at UBS Financial Services prior to joining Merrill in 2021. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Boonton, NJ. 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.

Peter Torres is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Quick & Reilly, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he has coached girls' high school basketball. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored investment strategies through a variety of advisory programs that combine in-house and third-party management options.

Amaya Pollard is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with technology professionals and other clients to develop personalized financial plans that address their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. Her services include retirement planning, investment management, and providing guidance on stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other employer-provided compensation benefits. Amaya's expertise encompasses corporate executive services, education planning, employee benefits planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, and personal retirement planning. She holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Bowling Green State University. Outside of her professional work, Amaya enjoys painting, reading, running, and practicing yoga. She is dedicated to understanding her clients' priorities and helping them create strategies to pursue their financial goals.

Alan Becker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years and had a brief tenure at Summit Asset Management. Becker is also involved with Life Policy Pros, Inc., an investment-related business focused on non-variable insurance. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services supported by a network of investment adviser representatives, with a focus on customizable portfolio strategies and comprehensive financial planning.

Nicholas Russo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Russo serves as vice-president on the board of the Tri-Boro Chamber of Commerce and participates in ALS research fundraising through his fraternity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Alexander Zebrowski is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory roles, he has spent seven years affiliated with Montclair Golf Club. 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 in its recommendations.

Carolyn Harris is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2017, following four years at Ameriprise Financial Services. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies designed by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Zachary Boorse is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he partners with individuals, families, and business owners to develop tailored financial strategies aimed at building, preserving, and transferring wealth. His approach centers on understanding each client's unique goals, which allows him to provide guidance in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, defined benefit and contribution plans, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Boorse holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned both a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Fairfield University. Outside of his professional work, Boorse has personal interests that include baseball, fishing, golfing, hunting, ice hockey, scuba diving, skiing, and tennis.

Michael Smith is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cetera, bringing four years of industry experience. He has held positions at Cetera Wealth Services, Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors, and Avantax Investment Services, among others. Outside of investment advising, he serves as a principal at Nisivoccia LLP, a CPA firm providing audit, accounting, and tax services, and is a member of the Jefferson Township Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.