Laura Garofalo is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Staten Island, NY. She is a member of The Acquazzino Group, where she collaborates with Senior Financial Consultant Joseph Acquazzino to design financial plans tailored to her clients' needs. Laura joined Merrill Lynch in November 2009 after earning her Bachelor's Degree from Wagner College. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and advising women on wealth management. Committed to understanding her clients' values and goals, Laura employs a disciplined process that starts with one-on-one conversations to grasp clients' financial situations and priorities. She creates detailed cash flow summaries to help visualize retirement lifestyles and other objectives. Outside of her professional work, Laura enjoys boxing, cooking, gardening, golfing, reading, skiing, soccer, table tennis, and spending time with her family.

David Rehrer is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in college education planning, family wealth management strategies, and portfolio management services. David works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Drexel University and has earned several professional designations, including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). David follows the Merrill tradition of community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations. Outside of his professional commitments, David enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Goran Bojovski is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a senior member of Gsell/Bojovski and Associates and joined Merrill Lynch in 2002. Goran focuses on high-net-worth clients and corporate relationships, providing financial planning and a full range of wealth management services, including investment analysis, retirement planning, concentrated stock management, estate planning services, and investment management. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics with a concentration in finance and a minor in computer science from Rutgers University. Goran has earned multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), and Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP). He is also part of the Merrill Institutional Consultants group that serves institutional investors. Goran resides in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, with his wife and two sons. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys basketball, billiards, boating, bowling, camping, chess, football, music, reading, and spending time with his family.

Richard Caruso is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc for seven years before joining Mass Mutual in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in construction and painting work and serves as an insurance broker focusing on life and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and educational seminars.

Jay Gelbein is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Cetera. He has held various roles within Avantax and its affiliated entities for over two decades and has owned an accounting and tax preparation firm since 1980. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services with access to multiple investment platforms and managers.

Brian Russell is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018 and previously at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2018. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

James Pucciarelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morganville, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank affiliate since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured discovery processes and proprietary planning tools in its financial planning approach.

Robert J. Matos is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies that integrate the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. He emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of clients' full financial situations to develop flexible strategies aligned with their goals and the dynamics of today's markets. Mr. Matos holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of California system. His professional designations include Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach centers on connecting all aspects of clients’ financial lives to help them prioritize and pursue the objectives that matter most. Outside of his professional work, Robert J. Matos engages in a variety of personal interests, including baseball, basketball, biking, fishing, football, gardening, music, reading, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Christopher Hernandez is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2019 and previously spent one year at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a health insurance broker. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning without discretionary authority over client investments.

Brian G. Lockier is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. 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 and provides research and capital markets access through its extensive platform.

James Howell Jr is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bloomfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, he worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as executor and limited power of attorney for his mother's estate. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes both advisory and brokerage channels tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Michael Gagliotti is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the Hillside Ave Historic District Association and is a director of the Save The Queen City nonprofit. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

John Lapilusa is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, 1st Global Advisors, and O'Connor, Davies LLP. He serves as secretary and trustee for the nonprofit Peace Care Inc., which operates nursing homes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

James Buehler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach 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.

Jason Mancini is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2014. In his role, he focuses on delivering wealth management strategies tailored to help clients pursue their financial goals through a personalized process. This approach begins with understanding clients’ priorities, followed by developing and executing customized savings and investment plans, with ongoing oversight and adjustments as needed. Jason’s professional background includes experience as a portfolio analyst and trader at a boutique investment firm in New York City. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree in Economics from Kent State University. His expertise encompasses a comprehensive four-pillar system involving assets, debt, trusts and estates, and banking solutions through Bank of America, N.A. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Residing in Westfield, New Jersey, Jason lives with his wife Amanda, their son Giuseppe, and their dog Pongo. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys running, hiking, reading, playing chess, and CrossFit. Jason maintains involvement in his community through participation with organizations such as Knights of Columbus and The Father's Heart Ministries.

Sam Gladson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has held diverse roles across education, real estate, and landscaping, including work at Jim Gladson Landscaping, Inc., a business he has been involved with for six years. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered SEC investment adviser and broker-dealer structure.

Matthew Corby is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Amboy Bank and Ramapo College of New Jersey, and was involved with Ship Ahoy Beach Club. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to deliver tailored financial solutions.

Richard Wager is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank NA prior to joining Merrill in 2020. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based, discretionary, and tax-aware investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Harrison Hoyes is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer on the board of the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation Education Professionals and is a partner at AccessAbility Officer, a digital accessibility firm supporting government clients, where he assists with strategic direction. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Robert Rafano is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2020 and spent 15 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Prior to his advisory role, he has served as a board member at large for the Monmouth Council Boy Scouts of America, where he participates in community fundraising and support activities. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.