Sophia Stuart Rockefeller is a financial advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, financial services focused on women, and tax minimization. Born and raised in Minsk, Belarus, Sophia earned multiple degrees including a Bachelor's and Master's from Belarussian State University, a Doctorate from the National Academy of Sciences, a Bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University, and an Associate's Degree from the Community College of the Air Force. She also completed an accredited certificate program at Dartmouth College. Sophia holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Before transitioning to finance, Sophia was invited to teach and conduct research at Dartmouth College. She serves as a finance manager in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. She founded Freeze Dry Inc, a company specializing in freeze dried snacks, and leads the Lady Boss Women Entrepreneurial Club, a network supporting over 2500 women entrepreneurs. Her interests include historic forts and castles, reading, traveling, cats, real estate, cooking, horseback riding, and spending time with her family.

Jarred Colaiacovo is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, and PNC Bank. His background also includes work outside financial services, such as positions at Telesearch Inc and Vail Resorts Inc. 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, and institutional investors, supported by internal and third-party portfolio management and comprehensive account administration.

Wooldy Pierre is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services since 2020 and held a position at TD Ameritrade from 2014 to 2020. He holds a Series 66 designation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and offers model portfolios through Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Katelyn Koumbem is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns C Tech Computing LLC, a business that sources electronic devices for educational institutions. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Arthur Crist is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brigita Z. Rumpeters is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 30 years of experience at Merrill Lynch, where she began her career in 1989 in the Westfield, New Jersey office. She works with affluent clients, non-profit organizations, and small businesses to provide investment management and wealth preservation services. Brigita develops personalized strategies accounting for clients' risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs, and investment goals. She offers a broad range of services including portfolio management, stock option analysis, retirement strategies, hedging and monetization of concentrated equity positions, life insurance analysis and funding, as well as wealth preservation and transfer services. Additionally, she provides various lending and mortgage services and advises on cash management, business lending, and retirement plans for small businesses and non-profit organizations. Brigita holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business/Marketing from Stockton University. She has earned multiple professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), enhancing her expertise in retirement planning and fiduciary responsibilities. Beyond her professional work, Brigita volunteers with several local non-profit organizations, including the Center for Hope. She is also an avid volleyball player, actively participating in co-ed leagues and tournaments. Brigita resides in Westfield with her husband, Artis, and their three children: Andrejs, Sintra, and Krista.

Gerard Erbeck is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. He partners with clients to help them make educated decisions regarding their finances and goals by understanding their unique objectives and overall vision for their financial future. Gerard collaborates with clients to create a roadmap aimed at growing, protecting, and distributing their wealth, with the purpose of fostering confidence and security in their financial plans. Prior to his current role, Gerard accumulated experience as a Specialist at PIMCO from 2011 to 2021, and as a Senior Internal Advisor Consultant at Allianz Global Investors from 2006 to 2011. His professional background spans over a decade and a half in financial services, focusing on client advisory and wealth management. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Gerard has personal interests in baseball, cooking and baking, family activities, football, golf, and photography.

Gilbert Blitz is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at UBS Financial Services since 1986. He is based in Warren, NJ, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his financial advisory work, Blitz serves on several nonprofit boards, including Young Audiences New Jersey and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, delivering tailored investment plans supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Gerald Silberman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Prior to that, he was with Metlife Securities Incorporated for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage, focusing on individual life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and group insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using technology to analyze client goals and offers event-driven planning programs such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

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 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, delivering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Taha Laique is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc., First Citizens BancShares, Svb Capital, Mercer/Marsh & McLennan Companies, and White Oak Equity Partners. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.

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 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, 65, and 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at BNY Mellon Wealth Management and RJ & Makay. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop tailored plans, serving clients through a variety of advisory and estate planning services.

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 four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and FTI Consulting. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

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.

Justin Pak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Iselin, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

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.