John Carroll is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Wayne, New Jersey. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2015 and focuses on delivering customized services in areas such as portfolio management, trust, estate, and retirement planning. John provides his clients access to banking, credit, and lending solutions through Bank of America, assisting in building, preserving, and transferring accumulated wealth. He has held leadership roles within Merrill, including membership in the Advisor Growth Network and overseeing the growth of the Wayne office into a Complex office. Before joining Merrill Lynch, John spent 14 years at Bear Stearns & Co., where he was a leading producer in the firm's International Equities Division and became one of the youngest Senior Managing Directors in the firm's history at age 30. He also worked over six years at Weeden and Co. in Greenwich, Connecticut, as a Senior Equity Sector Strategist, and held senior positions including Senior Portfolio Manager, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Risk Officer. John holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Loyola University in Maryland and completed the CPWA® Program at the Yale School of Management in 2025. He holds several professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He maintains multiple FINRA Series registrations including Series 7, 9, 10, 24, and 66. Outside of his professional life, John runs the Loyola Lacrosse Mentorship Program and is a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo. He serves on the President's Council at St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill, NY.

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.

Kenneth Fields is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at IC Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center Inc. Fields is also involved in managing several family trusts and business entities outside his advisory role. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services.

Robert Difabritis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and related entities for over 30 years and has operated Robert DiFabratis & Co since 1991. His other business activities include tax preparation and financial statement preparation through Robert Difabritis & Co. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to various portfolio management strategies and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

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.

George Barnes is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and its affiliate Pruco Securities, LLC for over three decades. He serves as a nonprofit board member for the Yana Foundation and is an assistant basketball coach in Montville, NJ. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products within an integrated platform.

Christopher Ahlstrand is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he focuses on building trust and assisting clients and their families with their financial and wealth planning needs. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, holding various positions including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, and now Wealth Planner. Christopher has broad financial services experience and holds the Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Financial Analyst designations. He works closely with clients to simplify complex financial topics and assist them in pursuing their financial goals.

David Potischman is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 22 years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, having joined the firm in 2025 after 13 years at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through individual financial advisors as well as corporate financial planning agreements.

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.

Taylor Pollio is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2026. Prior to this position, Taylor served in various capacities at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant (2025-2026), Investment Consultant (2024-2025), Financial Representative (2023-2024), and Financial Services Representative (2023). This progression reflects a continuous commitment to the financial services industry and experience in client-focused roles. Taylor's professional approach centers on empowering individuals to achieve financial success and security through personalized strategies and comprehensive planning. The focus is on integrity and a commitment to excellence to guide clients toward their financial goals while ensuring they feel comfortable and confident throughout the process. Outside of professional responsibilities, Taylor has interests in baseball, cars, football, social events with friends, and golf.

Patricia Fontan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch for 12 years and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017, including a brief period at TRX Transaction Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and investment advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and analysis as part of its advisory services.

Jeffrey Berns is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and a structured process, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

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.

Armando Dirienzo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner and 25% owner of Pebble in Your Shoe LLC, which operates a franchise called Stumpy’s Hatchet House, and he is also a co-owner of Tac House LLC, an entertainment venue. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with a structured recommendation process and incorporates a defined investment universe shaped by affiliated product relationships.

Joseph Reilly is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2022 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, offering advice without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Richard Jambrina 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 previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 15 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and investment models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

David Mera Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and currently serves at Bank of America, N.A. since 2022. Prior to his financial services career, his background includes roles at Planet Honda, Fastenal Company, BJ's Wholesale, and Rutgers 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Hofmann is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors and has been involved with Information Technology Recycling, LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Hofmann is a committee member of the Sussex County GOP Republican Committee in Byram Township, NJ. 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 IPS-driven approach is based on modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jeffrey Steinmann is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Osaic since 2018 and previously worked for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance for 20 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a varsity ski coach for a high school team. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Sean Stevens is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools to develop financial plans and delivers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.