James Carle is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1985 and currently holds the positions of Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor. James holds several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). James specializes in helping clients develop and review personalized investment management strategies with an emphasis on proper asset allocation and diversification. His expertise covers a range of client focus areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He also serves on the Retirement Planning Financial Advisory Board at Merrill and is a 529 Program Coordinator. James earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Franklin & Marshall College. He lives in Bernardsville, New Jersey, where he is active in the community. He has served as President of the Board of the St. John's on the Mountain Nursery School, participated on the Board of the Somerset Hills Little League, and coached multiple youth sports. James is also a lector at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and has served on the School Advisory Committee for The School of St. Elizabeth.

Rebecca Hayevy is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bridgewater, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2016. 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.

Scott Harvey Sr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and over 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Theia Analytics Group. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through an integrated platform that also includes brokerage and insurance products.

Richard Morrow is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Scotch Plains, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2020. Outside of advisory work, he is an insurance agent specializing in fixed life and fixed annuities and is also a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Kathleen Maloney is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Short Hills. She has been with Merrill since 1999 and has over 25 years of experience in finance. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked for nine years at Summit Bank Corp. Kathleen collaborates with clients to clarify their current situation, risk parameters, objectives, and life goals in order to develop and implement personalized financial strategies. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in Business from Rutgers University. Kathleen has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Her client focus areas include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of her professional role, Kathleen enjoys activities such as biking, gardening, golfing, reading, tennis, and traveling. She is involved in her community, particularly with The Jersey Shore Rescue Mission, which supports homeless and less fortunate individuals in Monmouth County. Kathleen is also a member of professional organizations including USSWGA, GSWGA, and WNJGA.

George Goodfriend is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Evercore and American Corporate Partners. 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 in its investment process.

Thomas Donlon is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Iselin, NJ, and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Raistone Capital. He also has a background that includes work at Lebanon Valley College and Six Flags Great Adventure. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yin Long is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services since 1998 and with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1992. Outside of his advisory work, Long serves as a board member of the New Jersey Chinese American Chamber of Commerce and is a trustee for both the New Jersey Symphony and Classically Connected, Inc. He is also involved in consulting for Wycentaur Tea LLC and co-founded Miao Consulting LLC. 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 that utilize firm-approved analytical tools to inform investment strategy recommendations.

Elizabeth Novak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2013, including Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting, combining research and analytics with a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Lawrence Pappas is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Co. of America, PRUCO Securities, LLC, and Cetera. In addition to his advisory role, he operates an accounting practice providing tax preparation and business consulting services. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Nilesh Patel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Mini Circuits for five years and Chemetall, part of BASF, for 21 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Richard Albanese is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Branchburg, NJ, where he has worked since 2015. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Andrew Evans is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Bank of America and self-employment, as well as prior experience with the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the United States Marine Corps. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

Andrew Reiss is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He has been associated with Cetera and its affiliate, CETERA Financial Specialists LLC, since 2025 and has over a decade of experience at Gerald Reiss CPA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple investment solutions and operates a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create customized strategies.

Justin Gallagher is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has six years of industry experience and has previously worked with firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America, MassMutual, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. Its platform integrates advisory services with sales of financial products and provides access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and insurance products.

Kristin Borges is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads the Bridgewater Team with a focus on delivering an exceptional client experience and fostering client relationships. She aims to inspire, coach, and guide her team to establish itself as the primary Wealth Management Team. Kristin has extensive experience within Fidelity Investments, having held several positions including Regional Planning Consultant, Financial Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative since 2014. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Sales Assistant at Coastal Equities, John Carris Investments, and Hennion and Walsh, gaining a broad foundation in financial services. Outside of her professional role, Kristin engages in family activities, enjoys food-related pursuits, social events, golf, traveling, and volunteering.

W Doxey Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2008. He is also affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations.

John Murphy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he performs musical entertainment at local events through his own business, John Murphy Musical Entertainment. 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 approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Eric Collier is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2025, following a brief tenure at KPMG. His professional experience in the industry is just beginning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing upwards of $256 billion in assets.

Eric Hayes is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sanford C Bernstein & Co LLC, Lifetime Wealth Alliance LLC, and Mill Creek Capital Advisors LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and offers access to a broad array of investment products and strategies.