Ananda Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Soul Cycle and studied at George Washington University and Marymount High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and proprietary tools to develop tailored plans, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christian Abboud is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a team of five professionals dedicated to helping clients manage and achieve their financial objectives. Christian's expertise focuses on financial strategies, estate and tax planning services for high net worth families. He works closely with clients and their existing advisors to coordinate wealth management, estate, and tax planning processes. Christian has over 25 years of experience in the industry. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. His professional designations include Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of the Investment and Wealth Institute and the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Minnesota System and a Master's Degree from the Minnesota State College & University System. Christian lives in Morristown, NJ with his wife and two children. He is involved in various volunteering engagements at Newark Academy in Livingston, NJ. Christian is bilingual in Arabic and English. He has been recognized on Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2018 through 2026 and was named to Barron's "Top 1,500 Financial Advisors" list in 2026.

Michael Burns is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and is also associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of advising, he holds ownership interests in two bars in North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates advanced modeling tools.

Jordan Roberts is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Garnett Station Partners, Mobilize Capital Partners, and Ardian US, as well as Deloitte & Touche. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with services offered both directly and through corporate agreements.

Michael Pirrello is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Morristown, NJ. He has worked at firms including Ameriprise Financial Services and Concurrent Advisors, and he is a 50% partner in Mill Ridge Wealth Management, LLP. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, using tailored planning tools and non-discretionary advisory programs.

Thomas Zinckgraf is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 45 years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 12 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services.

Benjamin Meyers is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Sparta, NJ, bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm uses structured planning tools and proprietary models to assist clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Ganley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Andrew Roettger is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Michael Graziano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked for UBS Financial Services for 12 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process with firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Curtis White is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with L&J Operations LLC as a registered team member. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Monique Van Nispen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill since 2016 and has also been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2024. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Sarah Fisher is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at JP Morgan Chase, J.P. Morgan Securities, First Republic Securities Company, and Tradeweb Direct. Her background also includes a period of employment at the U.S. House of Representatives and time at The George Washington University. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored to clients’ risk profiles and incorporating a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Robert Cerasia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 55 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Joseph Bancheri is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Melanique Ventures, LLC, a business focused on recreational fishing activities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its offerings.

Justin Lynch is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on building valued relationships with clients and their families to develop personalized wealth strategies. He concentrates on delivering organization, purpose, and tax efficiency to help clients achieve their financial goals. Justin has over 20 years of experience providing financial strategies for entrepreneurs, corporations, and private individuals. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2009 to provide trusted advice and assist clients in planning their financial futures. While he maintains his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, he does not provide tax advice in his current role. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Villanova University and a Master of Business Administration degree in finance from New York University. Justin resides in Bernardsville, NJ with his wife Anne and their three rescued dogs. He actively volunteers for local organizations including Rotary and his church, and has served as President of the Oratory Prep Parents' Guild. His personal interests include golf, fishing, and horseshoes.

Tia Regan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Michael Staufenberger is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages Whitetail Ridge Farm in New Jersey, where he is involved in hay and corn farming as well as maintaining food plots for hunting. Stifel serves individuals, including high net worth and non-HNW clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm provides brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

John Tumminia Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. for 12 years before joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017. Tumminia is also a servicing partner specializing in employee group retirement plans at Force Financial. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and provides event-driven planning services including divorce and estate settlement planning.

Lauren Conigliaro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley since 2020, and previously at BNY Mellon Wealth Management from 2015 to 2020. She holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and research to support its advisory services.