Joseph Duffy is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with both Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. 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 developed by internal teams and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Luisi is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2004. He manages the financial affairs of a select group of families, many of whom have multigenerational wealth, as well as entrepreneurs including self-employed small business owners, equity partners, and corporate leaders. Nicholas specializes in pre- and post-liquidity planning, developing integrated strategies that address tax, estate, investment, and risk management considerations, often coordinating with attorneys, CPAs, and investment bankers to ensure a comprehensive approach. Nicholas holds a Bachelor's Degree from The College of New Jersey, graduating cum laude, and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) as well as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). He has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors and holds several professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He resides in Allendale, New Jersey with his wife and children, and his personal interests include cooking, hiking, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Jeffrey Gaier is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience currently affiliated with MassMutual Investors Services. His prior work includes six years at Greenberg & Rapp Financial Group, Inc. and M Holdings Securities, Inc. He is also active as an independent insurance broker and owns a consulting business, in addition to serving on the board of a nonprofit focused on public education and awareness in child health research. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser operating as a subsidiary of MassMutual. The firm provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers.

Ronald Pompei Jr. is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked at Crown Capital Securities for 22 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and pursues interests as a musician. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Luftman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017, he worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a small business entity registered as Luftco, Inc. and works as an insurance broker specializing in individual life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. 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, using firm-approved tools to develop written recommendations tailored to client goals.

John Guarnieri is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides financial advisory services to clients, leveraging his expertise to assist with investment strategies and wealth management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), reflecting his commitment to personalized investment guidance. Mr. Guarnieri earned a Bachelor's Degree from Iona College.

Scott Bancroft is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2013 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides access to a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with tools such as machine-learning for operational and research purposes.

Leonard Sander is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 19 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. He is also involved in tax preparation and accounting services through The Creative Planners Group, Ltd. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Cesarina Burgos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Scarsdale, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as well as Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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.

David Balkcom is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services in Elmsford, NY. He previously worked with Equity Services, Inc. and National Life Group within the WealthBridge Financial Group, as well as New York Life Insurance Company. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved in dental practice administration. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software and collaborative planning methods, offering various specialized planning programs including recent expansions in divorce and estate-settlement services.

Sheila Littleton is a Series 63–registered financial advisor with Cetera, based in Valhalla, NY, and has 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera since 2005 and is the owner of Littleton Financial, where she focuses on retirement, education, and insurance planning. She also sells health and disability insurance through various carriers. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

David Ramirez serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been a Senior Vice President and key member of the Ramirez Wealth Management team since February 2011. With over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, he brings extensive knowledge and expertise cultivated through various market environments. Throughout his career, David has focused on delivering wealth management strategies for High Net Worth and Ultra-High Net Worth clients, emphasizing personal fixed income and asset management. David's professional background includes positions at UBS Financial Services Inc., Paine Webber, Kidder Peabody, and Ramirez & Co. He utilizes a client-centered philosophy that involves initial and ongoing reviews to develop tailored investment plans addressing specific asset and liability needs and long-term goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He received a Bachelor of Finance degree from Boston College's Carroll School of Management and holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). David has been an active member of the Municipal Bond Club of New York since 1994. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Juan Rodriguez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Merrill, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he operates JAR Wealth Advisory Group as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Hayes is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at Citi Private Alternatives, Citi Global Wealth, Citigroup Global Markets, Beneco/ADP, and Valic. He previously managed an LLC used for 1099 purposes, which is currently being closed. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Michael Errichiello is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Nutley, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Axa Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a part-time fire inspector and firefighter, holds the treasurer position for the Lyndhurst Volunteer Fire Department, and is involved with fire prevention and emergency response organizations in New Jersey. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model-based approach to client portfolios, utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory programs alongside select proprietary options.

Thomas Watkins is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Thompson and Thompson Consulting, Jack Schroeder and Associates, and long-standing involvement with Cetera Financial Specialists LLC and Eagle Financial. Outside of advising, he owns a tax and accounting business and serves as president of the Totowa Public Library board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Daniel Prisciotta Jr. is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2025. Prior to this, he worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years. In addition to his advisory work, he is the owner of Prisco Publishing LLC, where he is an author and speaker. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Scott Staropoli is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009, also maintaining a role with Bank of America, N.A. since 2006. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

John Makhoul is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. He has previously served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2020. His earlier roles include Credit Broker positions at Chapdelaine from 2015 to 2016 and Whitaker Securities from 2004 to 2015. John holds the CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) and CPWA® (Certified Private Wealth Advisor) certifications. He also possesses a California Insurance License. His professional approach emphasizes commitment, integrity, and a client-first mindset, focusing on helping clients define their financial goals and develop clear, actionable plans they understand and feel empowered to execute.

Gregory Krikorian is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the executor of his mother's estate, managing estate and brokerage assets and overseeing distributions to beneficiaries. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management solutions.