Jason Perez is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2021. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Springfield Basketball Association and owns two private companies focused on financial and tax services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a broad planning menu that includes retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, integrating advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

William King is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 9 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2015. 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 offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bassem Benjamin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as an Uber driver in Bergen County, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Scott Nettune is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has 26 years of experience in wealth management, having worked as a Private Banker, Wealth Advisor, and Financial Advisor. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2018, Scott spent four years at The Wells Fargo Private Bank as a Wealth Advisor and Senior Vice President. Before that, he worked for 14 years at JPMorgan’s Private Bank, where he held multiple roles, including work on the Restricted Stock Desk focusing on 10b5-1 plans. Scott specializes in legacy planning, managing new wealth, and tax minimization. He manages the financial situations of high-net-worth clients by identifying their life goals and financial strategies and coordinating teams of specialists to implement comprehensive wealth plans. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance from Gettysburg College and maintains FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations as well as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Scott is involved with the nonprofit organization Soft Bones, Inc (501c-3). He enjoys basketball, golfing, music, coaching youth sports, and spending time with his family and friends.

Daniel Piccirillo is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Goldman Sachs Bank USA and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Paradigm Governance Partners LLC, where he prepares financial information including audited financial statements. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment implementation is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to various financial planning and consulting services.

Caleb Zektzer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market simulations.

Margaret Selby is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James since 2017 and previously was with Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an operations manager and client service manager at 1792 Wealth Advisors, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, with notable services in municipal and public finance and specialized retirement plan advisory programs.

James Botte is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Securities (USA) LLC, Citigroup Management Corp., and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. He is currently based in Short Hills, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases to guide investment decisions.

Kelly Lynn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Lynn has also been affiliated with William Paterson University since 2006. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Jayson Astel is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones since 2010. He is involved in overseeing operations for a small business startup focused on an indoor playground and manages related project and cash flow activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Scott Lowder is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America and is a founding partner of Harvest Wealth, where he provides financial advice to corporate executives, retirees, and families. Additionally, he is an insurance agent selling life, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Joseph Nelligan is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves as a financial quarterback for his clients, employing a comprehensive approach to wealth management that starts with attentive listening to understand each client's unique goals. Leveraging the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America, Joseph integrates various aspects of his clients' financial lives to provide tailored strategies. Joseph's expertise encompasses college education planning, divorce transition planning, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Drexel University. Committed to community involvement, Joseph follows Merrill's tradition of participating in the communities served and volunteers with the Delaware Valley Alzheimer's Association. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys golfing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Soojan Shao is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 registration and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, Shao worked at Avantax in various roles from 2014 to 2025. In addition to advisory work, Shao operates a seasonal tax preparation practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a variety of investment program structures.

George Cuevas II is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch for 10 years before joining Raymond James and associated firms in 2021. He is also the CEO of Maverick Wealth Advisors LLC, an entity established for tax and bookkeeping purposes. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Rebecca Hayevy is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Bridgewater, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2016. 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 offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Scott Harvey Sr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Theia Analytics Group, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm primarily employs model-driven investment strategies and offers financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and participation in its Model Wealth Portfolios wrap program.

Richard Morrow is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Sagepoint Financial, OSAIC Services, and Sunamerica Securities. He is also a licensed agent selling fixed life and fixed annuities and serves as a notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a network of representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kathleen Maloney is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Short Hills. She has been with Merrill since 1999 and has over 25 years of experience in finance. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked for nine years at Summit Bank Corp. Kathleen collaborates with clients to clarify their current situation, risk parameters, objectives, and life goals in order to develop and implement personalized financial strategies. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in Business from Rutgers University. Kathleen has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Her client focus areas include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of her professional role, Kathleen enjoys activities such as biking, gardening, golfing, reading, tennis, and traveling. She is involved in her community, particularly with The Jersey Shore Rescue Mission, which supports homeless and less fortunate individuals in Monmouth County. Kathleen is also a member of professional organizations including USSWGA, GSWGA, and WNJGA.

George Goodfriend is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2026, he worked at Evercore from 2021 to 2025 and has held positions at various institutions including American Corporate Partners and Johns Hopkins University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their non-discretionary program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting.

Yin Long is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services since 1998 and with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1992. Outside of his advisory work, Long serves as a board member of the New Jersey Chinese American Chamber of Commerce and is a trustee for both the New Jersey Symphony and Classically Connected, Inc. He is also involved in consulting for Wycentaur Tea LLC and co-founded Miao Consulting LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships that utilize firm-approved analytical tools to inform investment strategy recommendations.