James Sears is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, Edward Jones, and Michael Page. Sears has been with Ameriprise since 2020. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations, focusing on clients with significant assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Thomas Rocco is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2010, bringing a comprehensive understanding of the financial challenges and opportunities faced by corporate executives and private business owners. Thomas focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies, emphasizing transparent communication and a thorough understanding of his clients’ aspirations and concerns. His approach involves translating complex financial concepts into clear, accessible advice to help clients pursue their goals, whether achieving near-term milestones, sustaining retirement lifestyles, or planning for future generations. Thomas holds a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation, along with credentials such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned master’s degrees from the University of California Berkeley and Columbia University, as well as a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee System. His client focus encompasses areas including divorce transition planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, retirement income, socially responsible investing, and small business strategies. In addition to his professional work, Thomas contributes to his community by serving as a financial literacy instructor for NORWESCAP. Outside of his advisory practice, he enjoys fishing, football, music, reading, spending time with his family, surfing, tennis, and yoga.

Michael Franco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Linsco Private Ledger Corp since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of non-variable insurance products, including long-term care and disability insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.

Michael Jason is a financial advisor at Osaic with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches a local youth hockey team. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple platforms and third-party money managers, employing asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct diversified portfolios.

Matias Morales is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is based in Elmsford, NY. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software and structured planning processes to deliver written recommendations without investment discretion.

Francesca Milde is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Francesca teaches yoga on a part-time basis. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies and algorithmic support to deliver personalized recommendation reports.

Kristen Reilly is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America Private Bank, Dow Jones, and Boston College. 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.

Jonathan Licata is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Paramus, NJ, and has five years of industry experience. Before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2019 to 2025, and previously held roles at Randstad Temp Agency and Manhattan College. Outside of his advisory duties, Licata coaches youth hockey for the Ramapo Youth Hockey Association in Monsey, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of financial planning and investment services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold. The firm combines advisory services with various financial products and planning strategies to address diverse client needs.

Emilio Montina is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on connecting clients with tailored strategies to help pursue their personal financial goals. He works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develops personalized plans that address various needs including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Emilio is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), which supports his advisory work. Emilio holds a Bachelor's Degree from Dominican University.

Jeffrey Fedor is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works with individuals, families, and business owners to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their specific goals, whether those involve large purchases, wealth accumulation, career transitions, retirement planning, or legacy considerations. He provides investment advice and connects clients with banking and lending services through Bank of America. Jeffrey holds a Bachelor's Degree from Montclair State University and a Master's of Business Administration (MBA) from Seton Hall University. He has earned professional designations including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Through his public profiles, he shares insights on financial markets, wealth management strategies, and industry trends to support informed decision-making. Outside of his professional career, Jeffrey enjoys biking, boating, fishing, golfing, skiing, spending time with his family, woodworking, and practicing yoga.

Laurie Gross is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 24 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Raymond James and related entities since 2015. Gross is the owner of GPL Wealth Management, LLC and Laurie Gross Wealth Management, LLC, both support companies unrelated to investment activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored recommendations based on client risk profiles and firm research, with a significant portion of its advisory business conducted on a non-discretionary basis.

Indira Valladares is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Michael Zahn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. 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, including tailored financial planning that uses firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to support clients in developing customized plans.

Michael Ravensbergen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Bank of America and Merrill for the past 10 years. Ravensbergen serves as a board member of the Drew University College Alumni Board, where he participates in alumni programming and admissions events. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a broad range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional accounts.

Joseph Tavano is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

David Heller is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Mass Mutual Investors Services, as well as Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a managing director of Sanders Smith Ltd and provides insurance services as a sales agent. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and multiple investment options, and supports various third-party managed-account platforms.

Christina Giraldi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for 12 years. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a bartender in Township of Washington, NJ. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Bishay is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he is the owner of a tanning salon and retail business in New York City. Fidelity Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves retail and institutional investors and manages multiple registered investment companies and model portfolios.

Jessica Ruff is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ramsey, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. 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 diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates these services within Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

Kevin Budds is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2005 and with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.