Melanie Powell is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, overseeing advisory services and risk management in the West Nyack, New York office. In her role as a producing director and Vice President, she works closely with clients to understand their concerns and priorities and supports financial advisors in delivering client-centered services. Her expertise focuses on implementing wealth management strategies that emphasize portfolio construction aimed at reducing risk and minimizing taxes. Melanie holds several professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a concentration in Finance from the State University of New York at Oneonta. She participates in community activities, having been past president of the Broadacres Women's Golf League, and volunteers with local organizations such as the Center for Food Action and Habitat for Humanity. Melanie also engages with the community by offering investment education classes geared towards women investors. She resides in Bardonia, New York.

Robert Shamis is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, where he has worked since 2017, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2021. His prior experience includes positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, tool-based planning process that incorporates risk and outcome modeling.

George Barnes is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Barnes serves as a board member of the Yana Foundation and is an assistant basketball coach for Montville Recreation. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and various insurance and trust services.

Peter Sclavo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Eastchester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Peter Sclavo LLC, where he provides tax preparation services and is a licensed real estate broker. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of investment strategies supported by technology and research tools.

Robert O'Herlihy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Hackensack, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Blue Horseshoe Holdings and serves as a trustee for Blue Horseshoe Holdings 401K. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop and deliver financial recommendations.

Robert Johnston is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing strategies for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2010 and has been in the financial services industry since 2008. His approach to wealth management is consultative and objective, focusing on personalized asset allocation and comprehensive financial planning, including investments, retirement, estate planning, and philanthropy. Mr. Johnston is a 1985 graduate of Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional designation, the Certified Public Accountant license from New York state (not actively practicing in his advisory role), as well as certifications as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor. In addition to his professional work, Robert Johnston is involved in community service, having served as past President of the Oradell/Emerson Rotary Club and as a board member for West Bergen Mental Healthcare and the Volunteer Center of Bergen County. He also coaches youth sports teams. He resides in Emerson with his wife Michele and their two daughters.

Craig Cutler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ramsey, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, Cutler competes in disc golf tournaments through the Professional Disc Golf Association. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management programs, utilizing a variety of strategies and advisor-support tools.

Jacqueline Cicale is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with the firm since 1985 and has partnered with Judith for over 37 years. Jacqueline specializes in portfolio strategy, focusing on creating wealth for both business clients and individuals. Her expertise includes designing strategies to manage cash flow, lending, corporate retirement plans, and stock option plans for business clients. For individual and family clients, she constructs investment portfolios aligned with their specific goals and regularly reviews and adjusts these portfolios in response to changes in global markets. Jacqueline holds a Bachelor's Degree from Mercy College of Health Sciences and holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Over the years, she has been recognized multiple times by Forbes, including listings on the "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors," "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State," and "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" for several consecutive years. These recognitions reflect her sustained experience, client retention, and adherence to industry best practices.

Thomas Ross is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who has been with the firm for over 20 years. In his role, he focuses on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' full financial pictures, with particular emphasis on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and retirement income. He integrates investment insights from Merrill along with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to help clients pursue their long-term goals. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Thomas was a Relationship Manager in the Corporate Banking area at a major metropolitan bank. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Rutgers University and a Master's Degree in Finance from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He is also designated as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Thomas resides in Northern New Jersey with his wife and three children. He is active in his community and spends time volunteering with local organizations. His personal interests include skiing, hiking, biking, basketball, boating, cooking, football, reading, traveling, and watching movies.

Steve Killebrew is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ridgewood, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a structured process supported by algorithmic automation and oversight committees.

Edward Alligier is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2018, with prior experience at Equitable Advisors and PADI. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Alligier Health and Entertainment, LLC, which provides personal training and character birthday party entertainment. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-driven strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options structured as a wrap-fee solution.

Paul Shirinian is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010 and has served at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market models as part of its financial planning process.

Manuel De Leon is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Based in New York, NY, he serves institutional clients as part of a large advisory team. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Charles Linfante Jr. is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MassMutual Investors Services since 2016. Outside of his advisor role, he is involved in insurance brokerage activities, including life, health, disability, and property/casualty insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved software and provides a range of planning services including estate and employer-sponsored planning.

James Langham is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 13 years before joining Mass Mutual in 2023. MML Investors Services, LLC 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 that provide written recommendations using firm-approved software.

Gary Alfonso is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2009 and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Timothy Brogan is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Pompton Lakes, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and has also been with City National Bank since 2019. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies according to client risk profiles.

Daniel Lane is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018, with prior experience at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. 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 through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Kevin Barone is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, including five years with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to this, he held roles at Vector Marketing and Collector's Cafe and studied at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a broad range of investment and planning services.

Kevin Maguire is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Edelman Financial Engines since 2025 and previously worked at related entities including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with an emphasis on diversified model portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and long-term orientation.