Brian Langan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brian Mchugh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at Celtic Marine Services and Phaidon International - Selby Jennings. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm’s approach combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services as well as model portfolio delivery.

Sultan Bilal is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 40 years of industry experience, including roles at MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2013. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in non-MassMutual insurance brokerage, focusing on individual and group life and health insurance. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, employing firm-approved analytical tools to support collaborative, goal-oriented client engagements.

William Edelson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has worked with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in individual life, property/casualty, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities, and serves as an executor for a family estate. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser affiliated with MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual planning engagements and offers specialized programs including divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Tammy Kerner is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Paramus, NJ. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Metlife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to her advisory work, she is also licensed as an insurance broker, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Michael Gammarati is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with 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 individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and uses firm-approved tools and models to support financial planning without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Jennifer Polidori is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has worked since 1997. In her role, she assists families, individual investors, and business owners by developing and implementing personalized financial strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals. Jennifer works closely with clients over time, regularly reviewing and adjusting strategies as needed, and collaborates with their attorneys and CPAs to create comprehensive and goals-based financial plans. Jennifer's expertise encompasses a wide range of financial planning areas, including investments, asset allocation, education planning, retirement planning, estate planning, philanthropic planning, and small business strategies. She holds several professional designations, including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor™ (CPFA), and the Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor™ (ADPA™). She earned her High School Diploma from Pompton Lakes High School. Residing in Pompton Lakes, NJ, Jennifer serves as an elected Councilwoman in her hometown. She is actively involved in community organizations such as the Bergen County Habitat for Humanity Women Build, Cumac, Ducks Unlimited, and the Pompton Lakes Woman's Club. In her personal time, Jennifer enjoys competitive skeet shooting, cooking, traveling, water sports, and spending summer days on Greenwood Lake with her two children, Paige and John Michael.

Erich Williams is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2023. He has built a career focused on understanding clients' goals and helping them develop investment plans that align with their financial objectives to provide peace of mind. Erich's professional experience includes roles as a Private Banker at Merrill Lynch from 2021 to 2023 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch between 2015 and 2017 and at Morgan Stanley from 2012 to 2014. Outside of his professional work, Erich is interested in art, baseball, museums, parenthood, and reading.

Michael Munk is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He emphasizes developing portfolios that align with clients' goals and risk tolerance, utilizing a philosophy rooted in asset allocation to build diversified portfolios aimed at generating returns over time. His approach involves a comprehensive wealth management process that begins with understanding clients' financial situations, risk tolerance, and financial goals, both short and long term. Michael's expertise includes legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. His team delivers personalized service and customized financial strategies in areas such as wealth preservation and growth, income generation, cash flow consistency, advanced portfolio design, retirement planning, insurance planning, financial planning, wealth transfer, and philanthropic endeavors. His experience spans many financial situations and market cycles, allowing him to provide advice grounded in knowledge that aims to withstand market volatility. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Excelsior College and holds professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Michael also participates in community volunteering, following the tradition of Merrill's involvement in the communities it serves.

Robb Hageman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2019, following prior roles at MassMutual Life Insurance and Ameriprise Financial Services. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Lucas Sailer is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Merrill since 2013 and also has experience at Bank of America, N.A. Additionally, he is involved with BIG Messages, an answering service for doctors in northern New Jersey, where he handles communications between hospitals, patients, and doctors. 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, and various institutional investors.

Joseph Sparacino is a Financial Consultant currently with Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he gained experience at Fidelity Investments as a Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2025 and as an Investment Consultant in 2023. His financial services career also includes roles at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley, where he served as a Financial Consultant from 2021 to 2023 and as an Associate Financial Consultant from 2019 to 2021, as well as experience as an Account Manager at LL Business Management from 2018 to 2019. Throughout his career, Joseph has focused on developing tailored financial strategies that align with the individual priorities of his clients. He collaborates closely with his team and utilizes the resources of his firm to provide clear guidance and insight. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys activities such as golfing, hiking, cooking, and spending time at Lu Nello in Cedar Grove, reflecting personal interests that include beach activities, cooking and baking, fitness, golf, hiking, and traveling.

John Carroll is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Wayne, New Jersey. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2015 and focuses on delivering customized services in areas such as portfolio management, trust, estate, and retirement planning. John provides his clients access to banking, credit, and lending solutions through Bank of America, assisting in building, preserving, and transferring accumulated wealth. He has held leadership roles within Merrill, including membership in the Advisor Growth Network and overseeing the growth of the Wayne office into a Complex office. Before joining Merrill Lynch, John spent 14 years at Bear Stearns & Co., where he was a leading producer in the firm's International Equities Division and became one of the youngest Senior Managing Directors in the firm's history at age 30. He also worked over six years at Weeden and Co. in Greenwich, Connecticut, as a Senior Equity Sector Strategist, and held senior positions including Senior Portfolio Manager, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Risk Officer. John holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Loyola University in Maryland and completed the CPWA® Program at the Yale School of Management in 2025. He holds several professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He maintains multiple FINRA Series registrations including Series 7, 9, 10, 24, and 66. Outside of his professional life, John runs the Loyola Lacrosse Mentorship Program and is a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo. He serves on the President's Council at St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill, NY.

Steve Kim is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and also held a position at Bank of America, N.A. since 2024. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at Therapeutics Unlimited from 2014 to 2019. 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.

David Barrett is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Investment Advisers since 2016 and with Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the executor of his parents' wills. Cetera Investment Advisers is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Melanie Powell is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, overseeing advisory services and risk management in the West Nyack, New York office. In her role as a producing director and Vice President, she works closely with clients to understand their concerns and priorities and supports financial advisors in delivering client-centered services. Her expertise focuses on implementing wealth management strategies that emphasize portfolio construction aimed at reducing risk and minimizing taxes. Melanie holds several professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a concentration in Finance from the State University of New York at Oneonta. She participates in community activities, having been past president of the Broadacres Women's Golf League, and volunteers with local organizations such as the Center for Food Action and Habitat for Humanity. Melanie also engages with the community by offering investment education classes geared towards women investors. She resides in Bardonia, New York.

Robert Shamis is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, where he has worked since 2017, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2021. His prior experience includes positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, tool-based planning process that incorporates risk and outcome modeling.

Eliezer Gewirtzman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 license and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2016 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is the board president of Yedei Chesed, Inc., an organization that supports developmentally disabled individuals, and he is also a partner in a company providing speech language therapy services. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, structuring client engagements as annual, collaborative processes using firm-approved analytical tools.

George Barnes is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and its affiliate Pruco Securities, LLC for over three decades. He serves as a nonprofit board member for the Yana Foundation and is an assistant basketball coach in Montville, NJ. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products within an integrated platform.

Peter Sclavo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of advisory services, he prepares personal tax returns and is a licensed real estate broker operating through Peter Sclavo LLC. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.