Matthew Mattia is a financial advisor with Merrill in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill 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 strategies managed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Carmine De San is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2015, following five years at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Rangemaster for Cub Scouts BB Guns and Archery with the Boy Scouts of America Patriots Path Council. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment models.

Zain Merchant is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Prior to this role, he held positions as a Workplace Planning Consultant and Investment Solutions Representative within Fidelity Investments. His experience also includes roles as AVP Premier Banker at Wells Fargo, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, and AVP Branch Manager at PNC Bank. Zain holds a California Insurance License. His professional focus involves collaborating with clients to develop personalized, holistic financial plans that address both current and future goals. He emphasizes building long-term relationships to help clients achieve peace of mind.

Stuart Kern is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at James Alexander Inc, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and several mortgage companies. Kern is based in Princeton, NJ. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment process.

William Bertscha is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LSEG, ICE, Oppenheimer & Co, Northwestern Mutual, Tullett Prebon Financial Services, and Tradition Securities and Derivatives. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals and high-net-worth clients to retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model wealth portfolios and third-party asset management, combining advisory services with brokerage and insurance products on an integrated platform.

Michael Gould is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edison, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Stuto is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, previously spending nearly a decade at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley & Co Inc. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Doran is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping clients develop personalized financial strategies to pursue their goals. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from Kings College and has earned several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His approach centers on uncovering what matters to clients and their families to create strategies tailored to their financial objectives. Outside of his professional work, John enjoys boating, fishing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Grant Kozak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2024. He previously worked at Warwick Capital Group for seven years and was co-owner of LivSmooth, a laser hair removal business, from 2020 to 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting supported by research and a variety of portfolio management options.

Andrew Riviello is a CFP® professional affiliated with OSAIC, based in Somerville, NJ, with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2024 and previously held positions at Securities America Advisors, Inc., MassMutual Investors Services, and Northeast Wealth Planners. In addition to his advisory role, Riviello is also engaged in insurance sales as an insurance agent. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Nina Zelaya is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Iselin, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services including retirement, education, and specialized planning areas, using Wells Fargo’s research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Kaden Pickering is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2024 and also serves as a volunteer assistant hockey coach for Millburn High School. Additionally, he is involved with Hockey Players in Business, a networking group focused on raising money for charity. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach includes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software to analyze client goals.

Mohamed Kotb is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Kotb is also involved in Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, advisory services, and access to various investment and insurance products through an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with brokerage and insurance offerings.

Nicholas Caruso is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset, model portfolio investment approach supported by extensive research and centralized operational infrastructure.

Thomas Casey is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been active in the financial industry since 2010 and works closely with clients to address goals-based financial challenges such as retirement and estate planning, along with strategies to manage portfolio risks. Thomas employs Merrill's goals-based wealth management approach to help clients articulate and pursue their financial objectives. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Pennsylvania State University and a Master's degree from the College of Financial Planning. Thomas holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). These credentials reflect his expertise in wealth management and financial planning. Outside of his professional role, Thomas is involved with the Hills Tennis League, Junior Achievement, and The Somerset County Business Partnership. He lives in Bedminster, New Jersey with his daughter and enjoys participating in outdoor activities with her.

Kannan Jayaram is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a ski and snowboard instructor at Vail Ski and Snowboard School in Colorado. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individual, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and works with third-party asset managers to deliver customized investment solutions.

Stephen Frazer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Somerville, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Triad Advisors, Inc. and GWN Securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and incorporating research, model portfolios, and diverse investment strategies.

Jennifer Lockett is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 28 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor portfolio strategies. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers additional services such as fiduciary financial planning, underwriting, and securities-backed lending.

Michael Barna is a Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where he serves dual roles as a Wealth Management Advisor and Resident Director of the Chester, NJ office. In his capacity as Resident Director, he supports, coaches, and mentors the Financial Advisors and associates in his office. As a Wealth Management Advisor, Michael works with business owners, senior executives, and multi-generational families, providing customized financial strategies and sustained advice. His areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and small business strategies. Michael holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his bachelor's degree from Seton Hall University. Michael is actively involved in his community as an Ambassador to the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce and as a Board of Trustee to the Somerset County Business Partnership. His personal interests include baseball, football, golfing, reading, spending time with his family, swimming, traveling, watching movies, and writing.

James Colonna is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Bedminster, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016, serving in various roles. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers customized investment solutions delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors on a non-discretionary basis.