Thomas Rocco is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2010, bringing a comprehensive understanding of the financial challenges and opportunities faced by corporate executives and private business owners. Thomas focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies, emphasizing transparent communication and a thorough understanding of his clients’ aspirations and concerns. His approach involves translating complex financial concepts into clear, accessible advice to help clients pursue their goals, whether achieving near-term milestones, sustaining retirement lifestyles, or planning for future generations. Thomas holds a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation, along with credentials such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned master’s degrees from the University of California Berkeley and Columbia University, as well as a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee System. His client focus encompasses areas including divorce transition planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, retirement income, socially responsible investing, and small business strategies. In addition to his professional work, Thomas contributes to his community by serving as a financial literacy instructor for NORWESCAP. Outside of his advisory practice, he enjoys fishing, football, music, reading, spending time with his family, surfing, tennis, and yoga.

Michael Franco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Linsco Private Ledger Corp since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in selling non-variable insurance products, including long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies across various investment approaches.

Michael Jason is a financial advisor at Osaic with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches a local youth hockey team. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple platforms and third-party money managers, employing asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct diversified portfolios.

Francesca Milde is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Saddle Brook, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Outside of finance, she works as a substitute yoga instructor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kristen Reilly is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America Private Bank and Dow Jones. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jonathan Licata is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Paramus, NJ, and has five years of industry experience. Before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2019 to 2025, and previously held roles at Randstad Temp Agency and Manhattan College. Outside of his advisory duties, Licata coaches youth hockey for the Ramapo Youth Hockey Association in Monsey, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of financial planning and investment services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold. The firm combines advisory services with various financial products and planning strategies to address diverse client needs.

Emilio Montina is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on connecting clients with tailored strategies to help pursue their personal financial goals. He works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develops personalized plans that address various needs including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Emilio is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), which supports his advisory work. Emilio holds a Bachelor's Degree from Dominican University.

Jeffrey Fedor is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to develop personalized investment strategies aligned with their financial goals. His approach involves providing investing advice and access to banking and lending services through Bank of America. Jeffrey holds a Bachelor's degree from Montclair State University and an MBA from Seton Hall University. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise encompasses wealth management strategies, financial markets insights, and retirement planning. Outside of his professional work, Jeffrey engages in activities such as biking, boating, fishing, golfing, skiing, woodworking, and yoga, and he spends time with his family.

Laurie Gross is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 24 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Raymond James and related entities since 2015, including leadership of her own wealth management LLC. Outside of advisory work, she has owned and operated support companies related to her practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Michael Zahn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has worked at 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 both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that uses firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to support clients in developing customized plans.

Michael Ravensbergen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Ravensbergen serves as a board member for Drew University College Alumni, participating in reunion and alumni programming as well as admissions events. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christina Giraldi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for 12 years. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a bartender in Township of Washington, NJ. 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, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Winnie Chan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Michael Bishay is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he is the owner of a tanning salon and retail business in New York City. Fidelity Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves retail and institutional investors and manages multiple registered investment companies and model portfolios.

Jessica Ruff is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ramsey, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been associated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kevin Budds is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2005. He also has a background with Bank of America, where he has worked since 2011. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hector Villalona is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oakland, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2011 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2003. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of home-related products and services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options within a wrap-fee structure.

George Oviedo is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2020, and previously at TD Ameritrade from 2016 to 2020. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining integrated custody, brokerage, and advisory services.

Richard Ditaranto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2025 and has a long career including roles at Northern Advisory Group and SII Investments, Inc. Outside of advising, he owns a billboard rental business through JS Custom Construction. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily through its network of investment adviser representatives.

James Kahrar is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wayne, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets Corporation and Ameriprise Financial Advisors Inc. He serves on the Board of Directors and Breakfast Committee at a local organization and works as an investment specialist managing portfolios for PCA Management Corp. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with specific asset thresholds, providing written recommendations that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and advisory oversight to deliver tailored retirement income plans, primarily for clients maintaining assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.