Ryan Conklin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated from 2014 to 2020 before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by offering 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 employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Kathleen Boyle is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Flemington, NJ. She has been with Edward Jones in various roles since 2012. Outside of her advisory work, she holds a notary public commission which she utilizes for both clients and non-clients as needed. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporates, and nonprofits. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Gandolfo Taravella is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014, with a three-year tenure at Morgan Stanley in between. Outside of his advisory role, he manages several family-owned condo rental properties in New Jersey. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis, combining institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Meredith D'Ovidio is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles at Morgan Stanley since 2021 and prior work at Waterlily and Loyola University Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured discovery processes and advanced planning tools to develop tailored financial plans.

Joseph Falbo is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial since 2017. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at National Planning Corporation for five years. He has authored investment-related educational materials through an entity called Falbo Education. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven tools.

James Hunt is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2025, he worked at APW Capital and Aurora Private Wealth Management from 2019 to 2025, among other firms. In addition to his advisory role, Hunt is also licensed as an insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of services, including financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory, with investment strategies tailored to client objectives through multiple custody and platform arrangements.

Richard Byank is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and previously spent 19 years at Ameriprise Financial Services. He also has an active role as a Wealth Management Advisor with Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC, providing financial planning and portfolio management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and consulting services.

Stephen Smoragiewicz is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Short Hills, New Jersey. He brings over 20 years of experience advising leading hedge funds and asset managers in the finance industry. Stephen focuses on helping high net worth individuals and families develop customized financial strategies that address both assets and liabilities to meet their unique goals. His client base includes finance professionals, business owners, entrepreneurs, and executives navigating complex wealth management situations or life transitions. Prior to joining wealth management, Stephen honed his expertise with extensive Wall Street experience at Morgan Stanley and BNP Paribas. He leverages this institutional capital market knowledge to create financial plans that incorporate investment management, retirement income, tax minimization, legacy planning, and college education funding. Utilizing the resources of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, he and his team strive to provide strategies that support clients' short-term needs and long-term aspirations. Stephen earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Providence College and holds the Personal Investment Advisor designation. He participates in several professional and community organizations, including the BC High Alumni Network, Summit Soccer Club, Summit Youth Basketball, Summit Youth Lacrosse, and The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He resides in Summit, New Jersey, with his wife Amy and their three children.

Kristopher Taubald is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Taubald serves as a vice president for Track Group Stats, assisting with membership processes on a volunteer basis. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Robyn Tumminia is a financial advisor with Merrill in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2000. 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, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

J Murphy is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, they provide guidance and strategies to help clients manage and grow their financial assets. J Murphy holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Guilford College. Their background supports their expertise in investment planning and wealth management.

Paul Soranno is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kenvil, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Bridgehampton National Bank. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm delivers its services through a centralized consulting team and integrates algorithmic tools alongside human review to tailor retirement income strategies.

Kristy Borst is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Borst serves as a trustee for her parents' investment trusts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services grounded in an IPS-driven process based on modern portfolio theory. The firm includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings, serving institutional clients with a broad range of financial products.

Andrew Liss is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1982 and concurrently with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated into Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Siddharth Misra is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He has held positions at AXA Distributors, LLC and National Planning Corporation before joining LPL Financial in 2017. His credentials include the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research to provide discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Lucas Cervelli is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, his work history includes roles at The College of New Jersey and Regal Consultants Corp., as well as seasonal positions with Long Beach Island Beach Patrol. He is also the sole proprietor of EchoLine LLC, a technology consulting business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and advisory resources, including the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations, to support clients’ financial goals.

Melissa Hertzberg is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she collaborates with individuals, families, and business owners to develop personalized financial plans and tailored investment portfolios aimed at achieving their specific goals. Melissa's approach focuses on delivering service, strategic guidance, and advice to help grow and protect client wealth. She graduated with Highest Honors from the College of Business and Economics at Lehigh University, an honor awarded to those ranking in the top 5% of their class. Melissa holds professional designations as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Beyond her client work, Melissa serves on the board of the Morristown Short Hills Market Women's Exchange, an employee network group focused on enhancing client service and supporting the careers of women through philanthropic and educational initiatives. She grew up in Somerset County, New Jersey, and currently resides in Hoboken. Melissa's personal interests include basketball, chess, cooking, dancing, skiing, spending time with her family, and watching movies.

Greg Bayvel is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2012, he has provided wealth management services with a focus on building valued relationships with clients and their families through a disciplined and customized approach. Greg works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develops strategies to help achieve their financial goals, conducting regular reviews to ensure alignment with any life changes. He has been in the financial services industry since 2005 and holds a Bachelor's degree with a double major in Economics and Management and Labor Relations from Rutgers University, obtained in 2004, as well as an M.B.A. from Rutgers Business School with a focus on Finance, earned in 2012. Greg holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Greg is active in community involvement, participating in organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, St. Peter's Orphanage, Team in Training, and The Hoboken Shelter. He has completed over twenty marathons raising funds for various charities including the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the ALS Association of NYC. Greg resides in Boonton Township, NJ, with his wife and sons.

Bryan Young is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at Montclair State University and Kings Supermarkets. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Michael Venturi is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 1994. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, enabling access to a wide set of products and services.