Shawn Tighe is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2023, and previously worked at Raymond James and Associates and UBS Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with a platform notable for its scale and diverse financial services alongside its advisory offerings.

Kerry Carlo is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1996. 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.

Christopher Conroy is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in film production, specifically a Netflix movie project titled "Little Brother." UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm delivers advisory work through a network of financial advisors who tailor plans using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Christopher Colvin is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at HSBC Securities and Axa Advisors, as well as self-employment as a trader. Colvin serves as volunteer treasurer for a local Girl Scouts troop, performing bookkeeping duties. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver investment solutions, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients.

Brian Langan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Rose is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and previously spent 22 years with Signator Investors, Inc. and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. Rose is also a registered representative with Acorn Financial Services, where he provides financial consulting involving life insurance, variable products, and securities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Jean Choiniere is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services and Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a junior advisor role at Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC where he prepares financial plans and manages client portfolios. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management solutions and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Joseph De Marzo is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career with Merrill in 2006, initially working in the Operations area where he developed an understanding of the firm's resources and how to leverage them for client service before transitioning to a Financial Advisor role. Joseph works with families, individuals, and business owners to address the complexities of financial planning. He collaborates with a team of specialists to provide solutions in long-term financial strategies, trust and estate services, insurance, retirement planning, as well as wealth management banking, mortgage, and credit services through Bank of America. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, and small business strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairfield University and a Master of Business Administration from Seton Hall University. Joseph is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is actively involved in his community as an Auxiliary Officer for the Madison Police Department and coaches Madison Junior Football. Joseph resides in Madison, New Jersey, where he is a fourth-generation resident, with his family.

Antonia Arena is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients primarily in the Morristown and Short Hills area. Since beginning her career in the industry in January 2020, Antonia has developed expertise in investment management, retirement planning, and estate planning. She supports individuals, families, and business owners in achieving their financial goals through personalized strategies that incorporate their unique perspectives and priorities. Antonia is also a member of Merrill’s Christian Advisor Group, where she integrates ethical and faith-based principles into her advisory practice. Antonia holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Ramapo College, where she was actively involved in the Ramapo Investment Club and serves on the Ramapo Alumni Business Board. She has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). In addition to her financial advisory role, Antonia operates a high-end clothing resale business on Poshmark. Raised in Holmdel, New Jersey, she contributes to the community through involvement with the organization Hope For Children. Outside of her professional work, Antonia enjoys a range of activities including bowling, cooking, football, hiking, music, painting, running, soccer, spending time with family, and yoga. Her approach to financial advising emphasizes transparency and simplicity, aiming to make wealth planning an accessible and engaging process for her clients.

Jennifer Polidori is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has worked since 1997. In her role, she works with families, individual investors, and business owners to design and implement strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. Jennifer collaborates closely with her clients, regularly tracking progress and making adjustments when necessary. She incorporates other professional advisors such as attorneys and CPAs into the planning process to create efficient, goals-based strategies and to address every aspect of her clients' financial situations, including long-term planning and wealth transfer needs. Jennifer holds several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), and Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA). Her expertise spans a wide range of planning services, such as investments, asset allocation, education planning, retirement and legacy planning, philanthropy, and small business strategies. Jennifer lives in Pompton Lakes, NJ with her two children. She is active in her community as a councilwoman and participates in various local organizations, including Bergen County Habitat for Humanity Women Build, Cumac, Ducks Unlimited, Pompton Lakes Woman's Club, and Soroptimist International Passaic Valley Chapter. In her personal time, she enjoys activities such as skeet shooting, cooking, traveling, water sports, and spending summer days on Greenwood Lake.

Stephen Bernstein is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Robb Hageman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2019, following prior roles at MassMutual Life Insurance and Ameriprise Financial Services. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Megan Pagliaro is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2022, with prior experience at Hughes Klaiber LLC and periods focused on homemaking. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Amrik Singh is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers services on a non-discretionary basis and combines large institutional advisory operations with multiple regulatory registrations.

Frank Yany Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 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 and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Lucas Sailer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2013 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by BIG Messages, an answering service for doctors in northern New Jersey, where he manages communication between hospitals, patients, and physicians. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to fiduciary clients of Bank of America. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Sparacino is a Financial Consultant currently with Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he gained experience at Fidelity Investments as a Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2025 and as an Investment Consultant in 2023. His financial services career also includes roles at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley, where he served as a Financial Consultant from 2021 to 2023 and as an Associate Financial Consultant from 2019 to 2021, as well as experience as an Account Manager at LL Business Management from 2018 to 2019. Throughout his career, Joseph has focused on developing tailored financial strategies that align with the individual priorities of his clients. He collaborates closely with his team and utilizes the resources of his firm to provide clear guidance and insight. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys activities such as golfing, hiking, cooking, and spending time at Lu Nello in Cedar Grove, reflecting personal interests that include beach activities, cooking and baking, fitness, golf, hiking, and traveling.

Kyle Reinson is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, initially serving as an Investment Consultant before his current role. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Kyle worked at Merrill Lynch as an Assistant Vice President and Financial Solutions Advisor from 2019 to 2023. In these roles, he has focused on creating personalized financial plans and providing guidance to clients throughout their financial planning process. Kyle is committed to collaborating with clients to develop financial strategies that align with their individual goals and to supporting them in navigating their financial journeys.

Robert Difabritis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 40 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency over multiple decades and has operated his own firm, Robert DiFabratis & Co, since 1991. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and financial statement preparation through his other business activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across various program structures.

Robert Gatyas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 39 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Bank of America. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning.