Timothy Blair is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to develop personalized investment strategies tailored to their unique financial goals. His areas of expertise include executive compensation, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and individual and corporate investment strategies. Timothy holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned his high school diploma/GED from Ramapo College. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Timothy is involved with the Food Bank of New Jersey and participates in the Montclair Norsemen Rugby Club. His personal interests include adventure sports, baseball, football, hiking, ice hockey, music, scuba diving, skydiving, swimming, and volleyball.

Michael Parisi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, TIAA, TD Ameritrade, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporating an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Ralph Diaz is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career in 1991 and has since established himself as a trusted advisor to individuals, guiding them through various life stages and financial decisions. His expertise includes college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income strategies. Ralph holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Rutgers University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He focuses on creating tailored investment strategies that address client goals such as capital preservation, growth, income, and estate planning. Beyond his professional work, Ralph serves on the Board of Directors for the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation. His personal interests include photography, skiing, spending time with his family, traveling, and writing.

Rocco Degregorio is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. His prior work includes roles at Glass Gardens and ShopRite of Paramus. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based financial analyses covering topics such as retirement and estate planning, delivered through a network of financial advisors.

Arthur Vicente is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at KeyBank, Key Investment Services LLC, and Sterling National Bank. He is currently based in Westwood, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Bain is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cresskill, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013 and also operates Michael Bain, Esq. since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Music Speaks LLC, a music education business, where he handles accounting and bookkeeping. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors.

Keith Dolin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2009. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America N.A., Ust Financial Services Corp., and Us Trust Company of New York. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and other entities.

Robert Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling group life and disability insurance products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, incorporating portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and it offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and insurance-related services.

Richard Blaney is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera, where he has worked since 2023. Previously, he spent seven years at Beechwood Financial Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of the Verona Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Stephanie Brown is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, she was associated with Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 1998. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include direct financial planning and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Nicholas Bozanich is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he provides financial guidance related to life, disability, long-term care insurance, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Mass Mutual 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 ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning with recommended investment strategies.

James Zimmermann is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Edward Jones for two years and operated the Law Offices of James C. Zimmermann for four years. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in delivery services through Instacart. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes various third-party asset managers and advisory platforms, providing access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Jill Cooper is a CFP® professional at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. She has worked with Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Risk Wealth Retirement Advisors before joining OSAIC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of JBC Consulting LLC, which provides group and individual insurance sales, and serves as an administrator for MD Partners Inc., assisting with office administration and insurance questions. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and diversified investment options.

Fred Harraka is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience, all with MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2023. Outside of financial advising, Harraka owns and operates multiple dry cleaning businesses, including Westside Cleaners and Fred's Corporate Cleaners. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, software-supported planning and offers specialized event-driven planning programs.

Philip Murphy is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 credential and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2015 and previously worked at Lasalle Street Business Solutions for seven years. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns a shore house in New Jersey that he rents occasionally, managed by a real estate firm. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and nonprofits, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by broad research and multiple portfolio management styles.

James Beale Sr. is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Malcolm Lett is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, with trading and custody services provided by Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services.

Matthew Clancy serves as Vice President, Financial Consultant, bringing over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. In his current role, he collaborates closely with clients to understand their unique goals and develop personalized financial strategies through a comprehensive planning process. He emphasizes educating clients and simplifying complex financial concepts to support informed decision-making. His professional experience includes positions at Fidelity Investments from 2015 to 2023, serving as Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Central Relationship Manager. Prior to that, he held leadership roles at AllianceBernstein and Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Inc., where he managed client reporting and portfolio administration functions. Matthew holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in biking, fishing, golf, soccer, and traveling.

Antoinette Campbell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a 50% owner of an investment-related business, JJLM LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using structured tools and firm-approved methodologies.

Louis Intorre is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated Private Bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the recycling coordinator for the Borough of Dumont. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process uses structured tools and models to assist clients, who are responsible for implementing and updating their plans.