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.

Michael Kahn is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with UBS since 2012. Kahn serves on the board of directors for the New Jersey Commercial Real Estate Alliance, a trade association focused on real estate networking. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

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 in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and totaling 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for five years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of Melanique Ventures, LLC, a business involved in recreational fishing activities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide their diversified investment approach.

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.

Michael De Nucci is a financial advisor at Merrill in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2026. Prior to his advisory role, he was associated with Lehigh University and Pope John XXIII. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Arthur Warden IV is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and E*TRADE Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a youth lacrosse coach. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a variety of third-party and firm-sponsored programs.

Steven Strambi is a financial advisor at Stifel with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, focusing on forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support client decisions.

Herbert Bolivar is a financial advisor at Merrill in Madison, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with nine years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, NA, as well as a position at Montclair State University. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Rouba Staufenberger is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Real Chemistry, The Planning Shop, Psyma International, and Adelphi Research. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Michael Ricca is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following a 16-year tenure at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and integrates advanced modeling techniques, such as Monte Carlo simulations, in its planning process.

Rohan Walker Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Know Good LLC, a consulting business based in Morristown, New Jersey. 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 investment models to support its financial planning process.

Ava Nelson is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and tax minimization to help clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. Ava holds the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. She earned a Bachelor's Degree as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from William Paterson University. In her role, Ava emphasizes education, thoughtful planning, and personalized strategies tailored to individuals and families. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and soccer.