Stephen Smoragiewicz is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has more than 20 years of experience advising leading hedge funds and asset managers in the finance industry before focusing on wealth management for individuals and families. Based in Summit, New Jersey, Stephen works with clients who have achieved considerable success, providing customized and comprehensive financial strategies that include asset and liability management to help clients reach their financial goals. Stephen graduated from Providence College with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He leverages his extensive background in capital markets to create differentiated wealth management experiences, assisting clients with areas such as retirement income, legacy planning, tax minimization, and family wealth management strategies. Outside of his professional work, Stephen is active in several community organizations including the Summit Soccer Club, Summit Youth Basketball, Summit Youth Lacrosse, and The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He resides in Summit, NJ with his wife and three children.

Kristopher Taubald is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a vice president for Track Group Stats, assisting with membership processes in a volunteer capacity. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and a range of asset-management programs. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory models, including services delivered by credentialed Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Jeffrey Gaier is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience currently affiliated with MassMutual Investors Services. His prior work includes six years at Greenberg & Rapp Financial Group, Inc. and M Holdings Securities, Inc. He is also active as an independent insurance broker and owns a consulting business, in addition to serving on the board of a nonprofit focused on public education and awareness in child health research. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser operating as a subsidiary of MassMutual. The firm provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers.

Robyn Tumminia is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She previously spent 26 years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. There are no notable outside business activities reported. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars. The firm structures financial planning as annual, collaborative engagements using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and recommend investment strategies.

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.

Andrew Liss is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 44 years of industry experience and has worked at Merrill since 1982, concurrently working at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, along with trading, account administration, and custody support.

Lucas Cervelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he held various roles including work with Regal Consultants Corp. and positions with the Long Beach Island Beach Patrol. He is also the sole proprietor of EchoLine LLC, a technology consulting business. 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 and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Lloyd Winkler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Winkler also works as an agent/broker involved in fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers across various program structures.

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 Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides traditional advice and guidance, as well as builds and manages personalized investment strategies for his clients. These strategies may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies, and can be managed on a discretionary basis through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Greg has been working in the financial services industry since 2005 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2012. He holds a Bachelor's degree with a double major in Economics and Management and Labor Relations from Rutgers University, awarded in 2004, and a Master of Business Administration from Rutgers Business School with a focus on Finance, completed in 2012. He holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, Greg is an active community member involved with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, St. Peter's Orphanage, Team in Training, and The Hoboken Shelter. He has completed over twenty marathons while raising money for charities including the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the ALS Association of NYC. Greg resides in Boonton Township, New Jersey, with his wife, Casey, and sons, Jack and Cameron.

Michael Errichiello is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Nutley, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Axa Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a part-time fire inspector and firefighter, holds the treasurer position for the Lyndhurst Volunteer Fire Department, and is involved with fire prevention and emergency response organizations in New Jersey. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model-based approach to client portfolios, utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory programs alongside select proprietary options.

Hetal Gandhi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, Gandhi has worked at several firms including Citizens Securities, Cetera Investment Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Investors Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Thomas Watkins is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cetera Investment Advisers, Jack Schroeder And Associates, and Thompson And Thompson Consulting. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a tax and accounting business and serves as president of the Totowa Public Library board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that provides investment advisory services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions, offering a range of portfolio management and retirement services across multiple program structures.

Michael Venturi is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 1994. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Florham Park, New Jersey. 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 designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mary Perrone is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Wired Delivery, an online retail business, and works as an independent travel advisor with Dream Vacations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process that incorporates various modeling tools and advisory services.

Douglas Bilenski is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ long-term goals. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Douglas holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Montclair State University. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Drawing on a strong personal philosophy rooted in hard work and character, he is committed to guiding clients through all market cycles and phases of their financial life. Outside of his professional work, Douglas volunteers with organizations in his community. He enjoys golfing, ice hockey, and traveling, particularly exploring national parks out west. He is a husband and father with a strong connection to family values and responsibility.

Eric Brubaker is a CFP® professional affiliated with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2019. He has six years of industry experience and has held roles outside finance including positions at Ramapo Country Day Camp and involvement with political campaigns. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brendan Cahill is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2021. He has been with Fidelity since 2014, previously serving as a Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant within the company. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial from 2005 to 2014. With nearly two decades of experience in the financial industry, Brendan specializes in helping clients make informed decisions and stay on track toward their financial goals. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation and focuses on market trends and planning strategies to provide personalized advice. Outside of his professional work, Brendan's personal interests include golf, military service, parenthood, reading, and snowboarding.

Zak Bissell is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments in various roles since 2015, including Investment Consultant from 2021 to 2024, High Net Worth Service Associate from 2016 to 2021, and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2015 to 2016. As a Certified Financial Planner™, he emphasizes creating sensible plans through meaningful conversations and thoughtful planning to help clients grow, preserve, and live off their wealth. Zak's professional experience spans multiple facets of financial consulting and investment services, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of client needs and financial strategies. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys cooking and baking, exploring culinary experiences as a foodie, and participates in sports such as golf, running, and soccer.

Sonalika Lovato is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously was with MetLife Securities Inc from 2014 to 2017. Outside of advising, she is also licensed as an insurance agent, offering individual and group life, health, disability, LTC, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management using firm-approved software and structured annual planning relationships.