Lawrence Oconnor III is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the O'Connor Owens Group. He has been working in wealth management since joining Merrill Lynch in 1975, with additional experience at PaineWebber (now UBS) before returning to Merrill Lynch in 2009. Over his career, Lawrence has held several leadership roles including Producing Manager and Branch Manager, enabling him to understand evolving opportunities in investing, wealth transfer, and charitable giving for families and their heirs. Lawrence's expertise includes coordinating with elder care attorneys, assisting clients with living arrangements, and supporting a diverse clientele such as business owners, financial professionals, physicians, retirees, and foundations. His approach involves exploring client goals and risk comfort to align investment and spending strategies, often collaborating closely with clients' accountants. He is a qualified Portfolio Advisor and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), capable of recommending individual or combined Merrill Lynch or approved third-party investment strategies. Lawrence holds a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing with a minor in Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University and an Associate's Degree from Tulane University. He has been recognized as a member of the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" in multiple years. His long-standing client relationships reflect his commitment to serving people beyond portfolios.

Oliver Kearns is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JEB Capital Partners and Stake, as well as involvement in political operations for a congressional campaign. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, utilizing structured financial planning tools and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Justin Winkelman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, H. Beck Inc./Grove Point Investments, and AXA/Equitable Advisors. Winkelman has experience in the restaurant industry, having worked at Krave Restaurant and Kroghs Restaurant and Brew Pub. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual. The firm provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers.

Scott Buchanan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Stifel with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes serving in the United States Army on active duty from 2014 to 2022 and a brief tenure at Summit Financial LLC in 2022. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Matthew Langan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Morristown, NJ. 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 and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to help clients develop tailored plans.

Howard Parker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a singer and songwriter who has established his own music publishing and recording companies and is involved in a nonprofit focused on funding research for cancer and kidney disease. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Joseph Cataldo is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2019 and previously spent 11 years at Morgan Stanley. He is also the owner of Iron Ridge Wealth Management Group and Cataldo Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting to client goals, and it supports a broad advisor network with additional specialized services in municipal finance and retirement plan advisory.

Frank Mastrosimone is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 49 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally assists his wife with real estate transactions. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, advisory and brokerage services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through an integrated platform combining adviser programs with various financial products.

Gregory Milazzo is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC prior to joining his current firm. He also serves as acting trustee for a family trust. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Ryan Welsch is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at DoorDash and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He is also a registered associate with Shapiro Financial Group, a non-investment-related entity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains notable programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Mark Rodrick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019 and previously at Morgan Stanley from 2016 to 2019. Rodrick has a 50% ownership in MRFJ Capital, a separate investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Melissa Anton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a gymnastics official for the New Jersey High School Association during the fall high school sports season. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through employer-based financial planning agreements.

Maychl Agaybi is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Agaybi held various positions including employment at JD Sports. Outside of advising, Agaybi is involved in a non-variable insurance agency in Clifton, NJ. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory and brokerage services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers through an integrated platform that includes insurance products and LPL’s collateralized lending program.

Melissa Farfan is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. She has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a non-variable insurance business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, advisory services, and access to a range of investment and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Sungmin Park is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He works with affluent families, accomplished professionals, corporate executives, and successful business owners. Sungmin focuses on delivering personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client's unique financial situation and goals, incorporating planning-based approaches, asset allocation, risk management, and ongoing portfolio reviews. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, corporate executive services, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, investment strategy for individuals and corporations, tax minimization, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Sungmin holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University. He is committed to building long-term client relationships grounded in trust, integrity, and quality service. Outside of his professional work, Sungmin enjoys fishing, football, golfing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling. He emphasizes accessibility, knowledge, and experience as core to his client relationships and strives to help clients make informed financial decisions throughout their lives.

Raywattie Persaud is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. 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.

John Hanson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services since 2019. Prior to UBS, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2016 to 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of Rigging Consultants, Inc., a privately held company specializing in suspended scaffolding rental and sales. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, blending institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Gabor Nagy is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 12 years. Nagy is also the CEO of Mendham Wealth Partners, LLC, where he provides wealth management services and fixed life insurance and annuities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to help clients meet their financial goals.

William Narduzzi is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and over 38 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Metlife Securities, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee volunteer for St. Johns Roman Catholic Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC supports a nationwide network of independent advisors and serves individual, employer-sponsored retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Thomas Thives is a financial advisor with Stifel in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. in 2018. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individual, institutional, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning analyses.