Phaedra Bachan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Before joining Primerica, she worked at Walmart and PFS Investments Inc. She is also involved in tutoring through Homework Helpers. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-based investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians.

Mariela Maquilon is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been employed at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2010. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

William Booker is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America before joining UBS in 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Booker serves on the board of a Catholic high school focused on inner-city youth and is involved with a foundation that provides scholarships for the California University of Pennsylvania. He is also a partner in WorkNest LLC, a company producing workplace solutions for nursing mothers. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in its advisory approach.

Judith Kasen Windsor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022 and previously spent six years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for her spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Gregory Nolan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Sparta, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012 and owns Nolan Wealth Management, LLC, a practice he operates independently. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools, with optional implementation through its brokerage or advisory programs.

Eric Levens is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance-related activities through Prudential, focusing on life, annuity, long-term care, disability, and property and casualty insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Chona Deguzman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in East Rutherford, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2003. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of mortgage products and home security referrals through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers model-driven investment strategies with custody and trade execution supported by leading service providers, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets through a network of nearly 3,700 advisors.

Steven La Ferriere is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., MML Investors Services LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of work, he serves as a director for the Summit/New Providence Rotary Club and participates on the Madison Pool Ad Hoc Committee, focusing on community engagement and local projects. 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 a range of 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.

Abdul Awan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and Selective Insurance. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and deliver model portfolios.

Richard Defuccio is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Chatham, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. He has ownership interests in Marquis Wealth Advisors LLC and Corwil, Inc., entities related to his financial practice. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services, integrating advisory services with banking and other financial products.

Jill Williams is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2018, following prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Williams serves on a pro bono committee, contributing her time outside of her advisory duties. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, delivering personalized, research-driven recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Michael White is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailoring investment strategies to clients' risk profiles while utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Sharon Schoenherr is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at BNY Mellon from 2007 to 2018 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Christal Generoso is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus for seven years and served at New Jersey City University for nine years. Since 2020, she has been with Ameriprise in Colonia, NJ. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, supporting clients primarily within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Melvin Taylor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and joined Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, Taylor is an author of several science fiction books and is involved in promoting his publications through his own publishing company. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu covering various specialized areas and integrates advisory services with multiple financial product offerings and referral channels.

Owen Zukovich is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked for Morgan Stanley since 2014, with a brief period at UBS Financial Services and earlier roles at GMS Group and Right Blend Investing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual 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 uses structured planning tools and market simulations to support its advisory services.

Giselle Cantada is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jung M Kim is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial product offerings, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Chang Lee is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including Ic Advisory Services Inc., MassMutual Life Insurance, and Raymond James Financial Services. Lee also operates a tax preparation and accounting service alongside his advisory role. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Viviana Santiago is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. She also owns St James Wealth Management, a financial practice based in West Caldwell, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.