Justin Martys is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Fernando Rivera is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Merrill and Deutsche Bank Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a warehouse machine operator at an Amazon fulfillment center. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services, with a notable offering of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menus.

Christian Foli is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at TD Ameritrade Inc. for 15 years and has been with LPL Enterprise since 2025. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing research, model portfolios, and third-party management in a platform that integrates adviser programs with financial products such as insurance.

Iryna Grach is a financial advisor with Merrill in Iselin, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2013. Her outside business activities include a separate business entity registered in Lodi, New Jersey. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based, discretionary, and tax-aware investment strategies supported by Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Lori Gagliano is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and over 42 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1983. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a co-trustee of the McCue Family Trust. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, which allows access to a wide set of products and services.

Gregory Larson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2015, including its affiliated entity Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Prior firm history beyond Ameriprise is not noted. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

James Galipean is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026 and has prior experience as a caregiver and in roles at Kean University and Middlesex County College. Outside of advising, he has been involved in operating Magliones Italian Ice. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, relying on LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Anthony De Angelo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cranford, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-founder of Teddy Atlas Coaching, a personal development and business coaching company where he manages content, sales, and project teams. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Mary Garcia is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated from 2008 to 2017. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates into Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to derivatives, lending, custody, and other services.

Kristine O'Keefe is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with J.P. Morgan entities since 2013 across both JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary services and incorporates ESG criteria in its manager and fund recommendations.

Peter Shaker is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Martin Insurance Group, Brown & Brown, and AXA Advisors, as well as a period of self-employment. He also worked at Montclair State University for two years. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and a range of endorsed third-party managers.

Thomas Forde is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021 and concurrently at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering non-discretionary investment programs supported by a centralized due-diligence process.

Darraugh Valli is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2024 and has been involved with Family Investors Company since 2000 as an owner. He serves as a board member of the Silver Beach Association and is also an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platforms.

Leonardo Urena Guzman is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Market Securities LLC, Petco, Middlebury College, and Cresskill High School. 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 that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Bernard Pigott is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His previous work includes roles at Bank of America and ownership of a Fit Body Boot Camp franchise. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Thomas Hall is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with market-facing registrations and offers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Margot O'Neill is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 1979. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Frank Maltez Barahona is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and TD Bank. 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 wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a broad set of products and services beyond typical investment management.

Michael Fisher is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2003. In his role, he manages the investment side of the business by implementing the wealth management process, analyzing client accounts, conducting investment manager reviews, and preparing customized proposals and portfolio reviews. Michael provides traditional financial advice and guidance, helping clients pursue their investment objectives through a variety of Merrill or approved third-party investment strategies, funds, and portfolios. His areas of expertise include equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Michael holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations, Life and Health insurance licenses, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a bachelor's degree in marketing management from the Pamplin School of Business at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Michael lives in Brielle, New Jersey, with his wife Stephanie and their two children, Mason and Kyra. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports such as surfing, snowboarding, skiing, hiking, and fishing, as well as spending time boating and traveling. He is involved in community activities through his volunteer work with the Surfrider Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting oceans, waves, and beaches.

Bimal Gupta is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Summit, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked at Avantax Investment Services and has been involved with Parsippany Tax and Accounting Corporation since 2010, where he operates a CPA accounting and tax practice. He serves on the board of the Northeast Society for Education and Learning and participates on the advisory board of Citizens Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored retirement income planning through a collaborative, non-discretionary approach supported by research and algorithmic analysis.