Zegbeh Jallah is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2026, Jallah worked at JH Darbie & Co Inc, Capital One Securities, ROTH Capital Partners, Piper Jaffray & Co., and Btig Llc. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frederick Walter III is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1985 and provides education and guidance in asset management, tax reporting, estate planning, and other wealth management activities. His approach is guided by the lives, families, and priorities of his clients. Fred focuses on offering a comprehensive approach to managing wealth, beginning with understanding each client's financial situation and what matters most to them. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He works with clients to develop flexible, personalized financial strategies that adapt to changing goals and market conditions, leveraging the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America. Fred holds a Bachelor's Degree from Williams College and holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He was born and raised in Parsippany, New Jersey. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, golfing, running, skiing, and spending time with his family, often reflecting on financial matters during these activities.

Juliet Parsons Betzel is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she focuses on connecting clients to the appropriate people, plans, and processes tailored to their unique financial goals. Her approach integrates personal perspectives and priorities to assist clients in pursuing objectives such as funding education, planning for retirement and potential healthcare costs, and establishing long-term family financial plans. Juliet holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her Bachelor's Degree from St. Francis University. Through her work, Juliet emphasizes simplicity and transparency in wealth planning to help clients navigate the complexities of investing.

Hubert Obrien is a financial advisor at Cetera with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Obrien is an insurance agent offering fixed life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance through his own business and other fixed insurance agencies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Paula Kirejevas is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2014. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Timothy Mol is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and Affinity Federal Credit Union and has held previous roles at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Merrill. He is also involved with the Netherlands Reformed Christian School. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

David Hollenberg is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs with customizable portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Gregory Bruno is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously was with UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor and power of attorney for family members in New Jersey. 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 advisory process 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.

Macklin Micera is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank, having previously worked at SSA and Co and General Electric. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Eric Mattessich is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments as of 2024. He is a CFP professional with nearly 15 years of experience providing financial guidance. He focuses on working collaboratively with families in the Morristown area to develop and implement financial plans that align with their goals. Prior to his current role, Eric held positions as Vice President at J.P. Morgan Private Bank from 2021 to 2024 and at Ayco Goldman Sachs from 2010 to 2021. His professional experience encompasses wealth maximization and financial planning for individuals and organizations. Outside of his professional work, Eric has interests in baseball, fitness, food, football, and pets.

David Brask is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and analytical tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matthew Giordano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services and Citigroup Global Markets. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Todd Smith is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an additional insurance business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a model-based approach utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory programs, providing services across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Michael Bianco is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chatham, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and ten years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Stephen Ponichtera Jr. is a Series 63-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Morristown, NJ, with 54 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously held roles at Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its approach.

Michael Rosenberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2004 and previously spent two years with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Rosenberg is also involved in selling life and health insurance, dedicating part of his time to that activity. 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, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and operational tools across a network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Mark Franciotti Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2022. 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 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.

Duncan Roberts is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Basking Ridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Brookfield Properties and KPMG LLP. Prior to his financial career, he was involved in various roles including at Clemson University Intramural Sports and Fiddlers Elbow Country Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Matthew Park is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at IC Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc. He is based in Bedminster, New Jersey. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, providing a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms.

Daniel Barrett is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, he worked for UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2022. Barrett is also associated with 1792 Wealth Advisors in Morristown, NJ, where he serves as a financial advisor. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by risk profiling and analytical modeling, and it offers specialized municipal and public-finance services not commonly found among large institutional advisors.