Garrett Morrison is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as power of attorney for his mother, assisting with her financial affairs. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models implemented through both proprietary programs and third-party managers.

Peter Kaloustian is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cranford, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial Services since 2008 and had a brief tenure at Cetera in 2019. Kaloustian is also involved with Flagstar Bank N.A. alongside his advisory role. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment options, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by technology tools and a broad platform of non-advisory financial services.

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.

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 with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She supports clients in areas including family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, women and wealth, and tax minimization. She holds professional designations such as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Sophia's diverse background includes a PhD in Physical Chemistry and academic experience at Dartmouth College, where she conducted research on magnetic nanoparticles for pancreatic cancer treatment. She has served as a finance manager in the US Air Force Reserves and founded a national and international business manufacturing freeze-dried snacks. Additionally, she established the Lady Boss Women Entrepreneurial Club, a community supporting over 2,500 women entrepreneurs. Her education encompasses degrees from Belarussian State University, the National Academy of Sciences, Southern New Hampshire University, and the Community College of the Air Force, as well as a certificate program from Dartmouth College. Sophia's interests include forts and castles from the 13th to 16th centuries, 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 and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, N.A., PNC Bank, and other companies. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

James Toth is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1998 and MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life and health insurance sales. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that delivers ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s planning process uses firm-approved software to analyze client goals and provides written recommendations without discretionary authority.

Louis Wolfson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Cetera since 2019, following an 11-year tenure at LPL Financial. Outside of Cetera, he is involved with GGW Financial Group and operates an insurance business under certain restrictions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and investment approaches.

Justin Pak is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics based on diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Louis Simone is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ. He has 20 years of industry experience, spending his entire career since 2006 with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of advising, he is a silent owner of a fitness business, AFC Hudson LLC, holding a 40% stake without day-to-day involvement. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of investment professionals, utilizing third-party managers and a variety of investment programs.

Jeffrey Davidson is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and uses Wells Fargo research, planning tools, and simulation models to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Giovanni Duran is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Duran owns two support companies, Duran Wealth Management, LLC and IronRidge Wealth Management Group LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutions. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting supported by analytical tools, with a notable affiliation to a municipal advisor and specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Daniel Campanelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Rahway, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. and Cuna Mutual Group for over two decades. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors who utilize both proprietary and third-party strategies.