Alan Spierer is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience, including 33 years with UBS. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for a martial arts club soon to be incorporated and participates in the Retirement Advisor Council, which advocates for qualified plan and participant retirement outcomes. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Blake Burchill is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services holding a Series 66 designation. He joined UBS in 2025 and has prior experience at 22V Research and Discovery Land Company. His background includes roles in education at Bucknell University, KE Camps, and two independent schools. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Meghan Modafferi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with individuals, families, and businesses to develop personalized investment strategies and comprehensive financial plans. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and currently Financial Consultant. Throughout her tenure at Fidelity Investments, Meghan has gained experience in financial planning and client relationship management. She focuses on creating tailored financial solutions that align with her clients' goals. Outside of her professional work, Meghan enjoys biking, golf, skiing, snowboarding, and spending time with her pets.

Anthony De Lillo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Before joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Hightower Advisors and Equitable, among other firms. Outside of finance, he has experience in entrepreneurship through his involvement with The Taco Project Restaurant. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and does not provide individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning program.

Loretta Vitale is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Raymond James in various capacities since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a board member involved in homeowners association activities related to property maintenance and improvements. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals.

Eric Kohlmeier is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, previously serving 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 non-discretionary and discretionary services. Its advisory process 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.

Christopher Papadopoulos is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His previous roles include work at Bank of America, Stone Engineering & Architecture, and academic positions at Fordham University and Manhasset High School. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, delivers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jacob Demsey is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Jersey City, NJ. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 66 license and has been with Edward Jones since 2022. Prior to that, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank from 2010 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Albert Merz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Monmouth Junction, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kimberlyann Higgins is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2014. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

William Bjerke is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Weehawken, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2005. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans.

Angelesia Ma is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, she worked at FTI Consulting and has held academic roles at Vanderbilt University and Santa Clara University. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and a range of investment products supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Dennis Surmanek is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, he serves as Vice President of Staten Island BNI, a local business networking organization. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that include specialized services such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Karen Robbins is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2008 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of her advisory role, Robbins serves as president and a member of the board of directors for the Women's Animal Center, an animal shelter and hospital. She is also a partner in Compass North Associates, LLC, involved in coordination of payroll and tax-related work for a grocery market. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and asset allocation models to tailor strategies to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Andrew Byren is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based out of the New York, NY office. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2018 after graduating from the University of South Carolina in 2017. In his role, Andrew provides customized financial planning and solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs, considering factors such as risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and associated costs. Andrew focuses on a variety of client areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, legacy planning, and portfolio management services, among others. He employs a modernized, planning-based approach and leverages the resources and experience of the BMV Group to deliver comprehensive advice and service. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Residing in Hazlet, New Jersey, Andrew enjoys baseball, basketball, football, chess, music, skiing, soccer, reading, spending time with family, and watching movies. He is involved with Covenant House as part of his community engagement.

Peter Kong is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Timothy Wells serves as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing seven years of experience within Bank of America. He began his career in 2017 with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Hunt Valley, Maryland, where he specialized in trusts and estates and became fully licensed. In 2020, he transitioned to New York City to work closely with fixed income traders at Bank of America before returning to wealth management in 2022 at Merrill Lynch's office located at 225 Liberty Street. Tim holds multiple FINRA registrations, including Series 7, 66, 9, and 10. His advisory practice centers on collaborating with executives, business owners, founders, and their families to build, protect, and preserve wealth over the long term. Tim emphasizes a client-focused approach that starts with listening to understand individual goals and providing clear, planning-focused guidance. His areas of expertise include corporate benefits, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, and portfolio management. Committed to continual learning, Tim earned his Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ designation in 2023 and the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation in 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Rochester Institute of Technology. Beyond his professional pursuits, Tim is a member of the Board of Trustees for The Gow School, reflecting his involvement in community initiatives. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, ice hockey, music, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family. He resides in Downtown New York City.

Tamal Majumdar is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has worked at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Majumdar is also an insurance agent specializing in individual and group life, health, disability income insurance, fixed annuities, and property/casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Tara Pardo is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, bringing three decades of experience in the financial services industry. She began her career at Goldman Sachs, where she served as Vice President of Equity Sales from 1992 to 2018. Following that, she was a Senior Relationship Manager at Lord Abbett from 2018 to 2022 before joining Fidelity in 2023. Throughout her career, Tara has focused on helping clients with wealth planning and financial strategies. She emphasizes collaborating with clients to create, implement, and monitor plans that align with their individual goals. Her work at Fidelity leverages the firm's resources to assist clients in making informed decisions for their financial futures.

Mark Gregware is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and having 4 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2007. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies, combining in-house and third-party managers, and provides portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.