Taulant Cela is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical large institutional advisers.

Nykia Wharton is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, Wharton is involved as a certified running coach, group fitness instructor, yoga instructor, and spring track coach for children. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a broad planning menu and tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and tools. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory program options, integrating financial products and planning services across multiple channels.

Dennis Ganley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2017. Prior to that, he was employed at A&P/ACME for two years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is driven by investment policy statements and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Gina Lessner is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2010. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jarred Colaiacovo is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2026, previously working at PNC Bank and other firms. He holds no prior industry experience before 2026. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, with portfolio implementation tailored to client needs.

Wooldy Pierre is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services since 2020 and held a position at TD Ameritrade from 2014 to 2020. He holds a Series 66 designation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and offers model portfolios through Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Katelyn Koumbem is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns C Tech Computing LLC, a business that sources electronic devices for educational institutions. 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, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Arthur Crist is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brigita Rumpeters is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been providing financial services since 1989. She specializes in working with affluent clients, non-profit organizations, and small businesses, focusing on investment management and wealth preservation. Brigita offers a wide range of services, including portfolio management strategies, stock option analysis, retirement planning, hedging and monetization of concentrated equity positions, life insurance analysis, and wealth preservation and transfer services. She also provides lending and mortgage options and assists small businesses and non-profit organizations with cash management, business lending, and retirement plans. Brigita holds a B.S. in Business/Marketing from Stockton University. She has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), which underline her expertise in retirement planning and fiduciary responsibilities. Residing in Westfield, New Jersey, Brigita is involved in her community through volunteering with local non-profit organizations such as the Center for Hope. She is also an active volleyball player, participating in co-ed leagues and tournaments.

Gerard Erbeck is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. He partners with clients to help them make educated decisions regarding their finances and goals by understanding their unique objectives and overall vision for their financial future. Gerard collaborates with clients to create a roadmap aimed at growing, protecting, and distributing their wealth, with the purpose of fostering confidence and security in their financial plans. Prior to his current role, Gerard accumulated experience as a Specialist at PIMCO from 2011 to 2021, and as a Senior Internal Advisor Consultant at Allianz Global Investors from 2006 to 2011. His professional background spans over a decade and a half in financial services, focusing on client advisory and wealth management. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Gerard has personal interests in baseball, cooking and baking, family activities, football, golf, and photography.

Gilbert Blitz is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at UBS Financial Services since 1986. He is based in Warren, NJ, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his financial advisory work, Blitz serves on several nonprofit boards, including Young Audiences New Jersey and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, delivering tailored investment plans supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Gerald Silberman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Prior to that, he was with Metlife Securities Incorporated for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage, focusing on individual life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and group insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using technology to analyze client goals and offers event-driven planning programs such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

George Castellano is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lukasz Syrek is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Larry Gamboa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, delivering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Taha Laique is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms, including First Citizens BancShares and Mercer/Marsh & McLennan Companies. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Adam Gurien is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has more than 30 years of experience in financial advisory roles, having joined Merrill in 2011. Adam leads his team’s goals-based wealth management process and utilizes Merrill’s resources to guide investment portfolios and assist clients across a broad array of financial matters. His expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Adam began his financial services career in 1991 at Shearson-Lehman Brothers and completed the management training program at CitiBank, where he eventually managed retail and mortgage branches in Manhattan. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont and attended the Center of Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Keble College, Oxford University. Adam maintains FINRA Series 4, 7, 24, 31, 53, 63, and 65 registrations and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He has been recognized on Forbes’ "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list in 2021 and 2022 and Barron’s "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors" list in 2021 and 2022, as well as their "Top 1,000 Financial Advisors" list in 2010 and 2011. In addition to his professional work, Adam has served as a board member of a large non-profit organization and a public purpose organization and has contributed as a recreational youth coach. He resides in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with his wife Lynn and their three children. His personal interests include skiing and tennis.

Theodore Fleming is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, 65, and 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at BNY Mellon Wealth Management and RJ & Makay. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop tailored plans, serving clients through a variety of advisory and estate planning services.

Hitesh Patel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northfield Bank, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Summit Financial Group Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

William Jannicelli is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and FTI Consulting. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.