George Castellano is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2000. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lukasz Syrek is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2013, following a one-year tenure at Morgan Stanley. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Larry Gamboa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he has ownership interests in several rental properties. 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 uses research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources to support its investment approach, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions through a large network of financial advisors.

Taha Laique is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and two years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc., First Citizens BancShares, Inc., and Mercer/Marsh & McLennan Companies. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm uses a centralized due diligence process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Adam Gurien is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has more than 30 years of experience in financial advisory roles, having joined Merrill in 2011. Adam leads his team’s goals-based wealth management process and utilizes Merrill’s resources to guide investment portfolios and assist clients across a broad array of financial matters. His expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Adam began his financial services career in 1991 at Shearson-Lehman Brothers and completed the management training program at CitiBank, where he eventually managed retail and mortgage branches in Manhattan. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont and attended the Center of Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Keble College, Oxford University. Adam maintains FINRA Series 4, 7, 24, 31, 53, 63, and 65 registrations and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He has been recognized on Forbes’ "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list in 2021 and 2022 and Barron’s "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors" list in 2021 and 2022, as well as their "Top 1,000 Financial Advisors" list in 2010 and 2011. In addition to his professional work, Adam has served as a board member of a large non-profit organization and a public purpose organization and has contributed as a recreational youth coach. He resides in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, with his wife Lynn and their three children. His personal interests include skiing and tennis.

Theodore Fleming is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at firms including BNY Mellon Wealth Management, LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Citigroup Global Markets. Fleming has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, returning in 2019 and currently serving in Short Hills, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and investment committee data.

Hitesh Patel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Northfield Bank, Cetera Advisor Networks, Summit Financial Group, Summit Brokerage Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and 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 and various institutional platforms.

William Jannicelli is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2021. Prior to this, he was employed at FTI Consulting from 2019 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and incorporates ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Kenneth Levene is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. He serves as a board member of the Federal Drug Agents Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm employs structured planning tools and various investment strategies while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Louis Wolfson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Cetera since 2019, following an 11-year tenure at LPL Financial. Outside of Cetera, he is involved with GGW Financial Group and operates an insurance business under certain restrictions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and investment approaches.

Justin Pak is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics based on diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Louis Simone is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ. He has 20 years of industry experience, spending his entire career since 2006 with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of advising, he is a silent owner of a fitness business, AFC Hudson LLC, holding a 40% stake without day-to-day involvement. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of investment professionals, utilizing third-party managers and a variety of investment programs.

Pedro Coello is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2009 to 2024. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Giovanni Duran is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Duran owns two support companies, Duran Wealth Management, LLC and IronRidge Wealth Management Group LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutions. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting supported by analytical tools, with a notable affiliation to a municipal advisor and specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Daniel Campanelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Rahway, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. and Cuna Mutual Group for over two decades. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors who utilize both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Prasanna Joshi is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals and changing market conditions. Prasanna provides access to Merrill’s investment insights alongside the banking and lending services of Bank of America to support comprehensive wealth management. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree from the Indian Institute of Technology and a Master's Degree from Stevens Institute of Technology. Prasanna also participates in community service, volunteering with local organizations aligned with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement. His approach emphasizes one-on-one collaboration to help clients pursue their long-term financial objectives.

Pavel Leokumovich is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2010, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research conducted by a dedicated manager solutions team and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Minneripitiyage Don Karunaratna is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Equitable Advisors LLC, Ernst & Young Global Limited, and several other firms, alongside experience at the University of Wales and entrepreneurial ventures. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, model portfolios, and fund advisory, with a focus on oversight, conflict evaluation, and innovative methodologies including AI and systematic investment approaches.

Connor O'Reilly is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Connor's educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree from Seton Hall University.

Harry Harris is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a CPA and tax preparation business and operates a vending machine retail business. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.