Patrick Mannion is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was involved with Ridgewood Party Rental and has held roles at Bucknell University and Ridgewood Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that combine broad retail and institutional investment capabilities.

Charlene Sasso is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Enterprise since 2024 and previously was with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 2013 to 2024. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in Model Wealth Portfolios, while also facilitating insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Joseph Saccomanno is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Saddle Brook, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009, including time under the AXA Advisors name prior to rebranding. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a combination of firm-offered programs and referrals to third-party asset managers.

Michael Koskuba is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and spent 22 years at Victory Capital Advisers and Victory Capital Management before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

David Colin is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2020 and previously spent 10 years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Colin serves on the Emerson Shade Tree Commission. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services through non-discretionary relationships supported by comprehensive research and multiple portfolio management approaches.

Christine Contursi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Dean Kantzos is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Investment Services, and 1st Global Advisors, among others. Kantzos is also the founder of Dean Financial Group, a financial services firm based in Glen Rock, NJ. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that combines affiliated and third-party managers.

Philip Pinkey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for ICMA Retirement Corporation from 2011 to 2021 before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joseph Murdaco is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Bank of America, Merrill, TD Bank, American Tire and Auto Care, and Seton Hall University. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kathleen Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience, including 15 years at UBS Financial Services prior to joining Merrill in 2021. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Boonton, NJ. 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, and institutional investors.

Peter Torres is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has coached girls' high school basketball for the Randolph Township Board of Education. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to client risk profiles.

Gregory Goodman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on delivering comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to individual client needs. Gregory provides access to investment insights and banking services to address various aspects of clients' financial lives, emphasizing personalized plans centered around clients' values and goals. Gregory holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute™ and a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Beyond his professional work, Gregory is involved in coaching recreational youth sports. His personal interests include baseball, football, golfing, music, reading, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling. He resides in Franklin Lakes, NJ with his wife and children.

Amaya Pollard is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with technology professionals and other clients to develop personalized financial plans that address their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. Her services include retirement planning, investment management, and providing guidance on stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other employer-provided compensation benefits. Amaya's expertise encompasses corporate executive services, education planning, employee benefits planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, and personal retirement planning. She holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Bowling Green State University. Outside of her professional work, Amaya enjoys painting, reading, running, and practicing yoga. She is dedicated to understanding her clients' priorities and helping them create strategies to pursue their financial goals.

Mirella Arias Soto is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at MML Investors Services, MassMutual, William Paterson University, and Sax LLP. She serves as Vice President of Membership for Prospanica NJ. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with suitable advisory models and discretionary managers, using a combination of firm-offered and third-party programs.

Alan Becker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Summit Asset Management. Becker is also involved in non-variable insurance activities through Life Policy Pros, Inc. 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 access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

Jeffrey Bryan is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 credential and 25 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Merrill since 2001 and also with Bank of America since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director on the finance and endowment committees at Don Bosco Preparatory High School and is a member of the school's board of trustees. 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.

Nicholas Russo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Russo serves as vice-president on the board of the Tri-Boro Chamber of Commerce and participates in ALS research fundraising through his fraternity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Carolyn Harris is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2017, following four years at Ameriprise Financial Services. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies designed by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Zachary Boorse is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to provide personalized financial strategies and ongoing guidance. His approach focuses on helping clients build, preserve, and transfer wealth while aligning their financial decisions with their unique goals and evolving needs. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for defined benefit plans, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Zachary employs a goals-based planning approach to help clients connect their finances to what matters most, such as family, lifestyle, future retirement, and legacy. Zachary holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Fairfield University. He has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Lawrence Deluise is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several nonprofit organizations, serving on boards and committees that support local sports programs and educational institutions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad platform that includes fiduciary financial planning and capital markets activities.