Michael Merlo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 52 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer of the Kiwanis Club in Linden, NJ. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Marco Rita is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Somerville, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 12 years at PNC Investments and ongoing roles at Fulton Bank and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in rental real estate ownership. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through unique affiliations and specialized advisory programs.

Frank Belfiore Loconte is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2021, following seven years at TDAmeritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Inderjit Singh is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2006. He specializes in structuring customized financial strategies and investment programs aimed at helping clients achieve their retirement, college, and estate planning goals. Inderjit brings extensive experience in assisting individuals through periods of financial transition, particularly those nearing retirement or changing jobs, addressing the complex decisions involved in managing retirement plans. Inderjit holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Finance from California State University, East Bay. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) certification. Utilizing the resources available at Merrill Lynch, Inderjit also works with small business owners in areas such as retirement planning, financing, and cash management. Residing in Princeton, New Jersey with his family, Inderjit is involved in the CrossFit community and enjoys listening to podcasts and audiobooks. He also participates in physical fitness activities and hiking with his family. He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.

Kelly Nilsen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Rubano is a CFP® certificant with 37 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Cetera and has worked previously at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Meals on Wheels of Staten Island and holds leadership roles in community organizations including the Kiwanis Club of South Shore, Staten Island. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Timothy Kent is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch since 2008 and Bank of America, NA since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of the Kent Family Gift Fund, a donor-advised charitable organization funded by him and a family member that donates to various authorized charities. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Richard Tighe Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Ameriprise Financial Services, Wells Fargo Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services. Additionally, he has served with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the Township of Hamilton. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes primarily model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and lending services.

Owen Black is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Owen has a Series 66 designation and is based in Princeton, NJ. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Frederick Sylvester is a Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. Prior to this position, he worked as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2026. Before joining Fidelity Investments, Frederick was a National Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2022. In his professional practice, Frederick focuses on understanding each client's unique situation and works to educate clients on developing goals and strategies for their personal visions of success. He emphasizes planning and collaboration to help clients identify and work toward financial goals with purpose and stability. Frederick holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional role, Frederick has interests in baseball, beach activities, football, golf, and food.

Gregory Bielat is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1991. 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 combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

Rugmini Padmakumar is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with Metlife Securities Inc. for 15 years. She holds a Series 66 designation and serves as a board member for the charitable organization Mantrah. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering a range of programs including educational seminars and event-driven planning such as divorce and estate settlement.

Kharmia Powell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She leads a team that assists individuals and families in identifying their financial goals and implementing tailored wealth management strategies. Her work includes collaboration with other family advisors on estate planning matters, such as strategic philanthropic giving. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2001, Ms. Powell was a bond analyst at J.P. Morgan Securities in New York. Before her tenure at J.P. Morgan starting in 1994, she served as president of an international management consulting firm based in New York City. Ms. Powell holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Smith College and has studied law and finance at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and New York University Stern School of Business. She holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) designation and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, maintaining ongoing education in finance and ethics. Ms. Powell has served on the board of directors of the Gift Planning Council of New Jersey, a professional organization dedicated to education and training in philanthropy. Her approach emphasizes collaboration to create personalized financial plans aligned with clients’ life priorities, family goals, and aspirations.

John Bondea is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2013 and also owns and operates J Bondea Wealth Management. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services across a broad range of areas, including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with optional implementation through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Eric Schwam is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Marlboro, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to a wide range of investment products supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Stephen Council is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of PBD Productions, a photography and videography business, and serves as an officer delivering magazines for The Positive Community Magazine. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Matthew Osman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Osman is involved with the Shimon D. Sarah Birnbaum JCC and Match Fit Academy. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Fano is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, LLC and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2026, he held roles at Aflac, Cornerstone Financial Associates, and worked in education from 2016 to 2025. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers additional services such as financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Thomas Cannizzo Jr. is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2021, following roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, Securian Financial Services Inc, and Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with diverse investment strategies and operational support tools.

Daniel Masiello is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of advising, he is involved in coaching and consulting other advisors through Advanced Skill Development LLC. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm delivers customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing managed accounts and the use of algorithmic tools overseen by specialized committees.