Christopher Ashton is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 2005 and is a third-generation financial advisor. Christopher and his father formed The Ashton Group to offer clients a broader array of services and focused attention. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds the Personal Investment Advisor designation. Christopher's expertise spans portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategies, college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager capable of managing personalized or defined strategies that may include individual stocks, bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies, sometimes on a discretionary basis through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Christopher holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University, where he was a four-year letter winner on the Track and Field team. Prior to his financial services career, he obtained property, casualty, life, and health insurance licenses. He lives in Tewksbury, New Jersey, with his wife and two daughters, maintaining a small farm. Christopher is an Eagle Scout and actively participates in local community and philanthropic groups. His personal interests include adventure sports, basketball, boating, camping, fishing, football, hunting, skiing, soccer, and spending time with his family.

James Maltese serves as an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has spent his entire financial services career since joining the firm in 1989. Leading The Maltese Group, he provides a full range of wealth management services to corporate executives and their families, including expertise in corporate benefit programs such as equity compensation and non-qualified deferred compensation. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager and offers discretionary management through Personalized or Defined Strategies that may incorporate various investment options. James and his team focus on supporting corporate executives, business owners, and those transitioning into retirement by delivering customized financial strategies and insights. Their advisory services cover areas including executive compensation, retirement planning, legacy planning, tax minimization, liquidity management, investment management, and trust and estate planning. He earned his bachelor's degree in marketing from Villanova University and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation. Throughout his career, James has received multiple recognitions, including repeated inclusion in Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors and the Financial Times 400 Top Advisors. Outside of work, he volunteers for MIPH (Making it Possible to End Homelessness) and enjoys coaching, playing acoustic guitar, and cooking.

Jeffrey Langer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Saji Philip is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Philip is a business owner of Growing Stars, Inc., an online tutoring service. 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 and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

Armando Krusell is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at TD Bank N.A. and Dicks Sporting Goods and was a full-time student for eight years. He is also involved in a non-variable insurance business in Hopelawn, NJ. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Andrew Pasquarelli is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held various roles including employment at Burlington Stores and Ryan's Pub Manayunk. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and diverse asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm relies on third-party sponsors and endorsed advisory programs to deliver investment solutions.

Eugenia Grigorian is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she worked in various roles including teaching and coaching at Rising Stars Studio of Dance, where she continues as a dance coach. She also operates a personal online jewelry store on Etsy. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Anthony Amoroso is currently serving as a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. In this capacity, he focuses on fostering a culture that motivates advisors to reach their full potential through strategic coaching. He has extensive experience in the financial industry, having held various positions including Team Manager at Merrill from 2016 to 2025, Credit Risk Analyst at JP Morgan Chase between 2014 and 2016, and Investment Associate at Hennion & Walsh from 2013 to 2014. His professional background spans leadership, risk analysis, and investment management. Outside of his professional career, Anthony enjoys spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, engaging in family activities, and following football and soccer.

David Silverman is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Highland Park, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 29 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. 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.

Stephen Locker is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously spent time at National Planning Corporation and Investacorp Advisory Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement with Lock23, LLC, a business entity related to securities trading. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives using a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Thomas Scotto is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Regulus Financial Group, LLC. Outside the financial sector, he was involved with Villa Monte Pizzeria for two years. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, using advanced tools to support annual collaborative planning engagements.

Elizabeth Sieghardt is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 19 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. Sieghardt holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She is a member of The Sieghardt Family LLC, a family business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Rodney Medina is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, following prior roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Citicorp Investment Services. He is also involved with MK Financial Group LLC. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large network of over 22,900 advisors.

Jason Peretson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC, for five years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for his mother’s estate. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support investment decisions.

Tyler Dey is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He partners with clients to build disciplined, personalized financial strategies and is part of a team that provides a concierge-style experience, assisting individuals and families with investment management, retirement planning, and long-term wealth goal navigation. Tyler also collaborates with Advisors on retirement plan administration and guidance. Prior to becoming a Financial Advisor, Tyler served as a Registered Wealth Management Client Associate. In that role, he supported portfolio operations, retirement plan administration, and daily client needs. He has been with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America since 2021 and is Series 7 and 66 FINRA registered, holding the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Tyler earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance with a focus on investment analysis from Rider University. He received several academic honors there, including the Andrew J. Rider Award and induction into Beta Gamma Sigma. He currently resides in New Egypt, New Jersey. Personal interests include baseball, football, golfing, hiking, music, and reading.

Alan Friedman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with appropriate program models or discretionary managers, often utilizing third-party asset management platforms.

Hoyt Ammidon III is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He oversees and coordinates the financial affairs for a select group of families, retirees, corporate executives, and business owners in the Princeton, NJ area and across the country. Hoyt takes a holistic approach to his clients' financial affairs to help position them to achieve their goals and objectives. With over 40 years of experience in the financial industry, Hoyt's expertise includes commercial banking, equity and fixed income securities analysis, sales and trading, and portfolio management. His client focus areas encompass college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Hoyt holds a Bachelor's Degree from Middlebury College and a High School Diploma from St. Mark's School. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, Hoyt enjoys biking, camping, cooking, ice hockey, skiing, yoga, and spending time with his family. He is also a member of the Schattenbaum PCA organization.

Michael Harris Jr is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hellman Worldwide Logistics and Mack Staffing Agency, alongside long-term involvement with PFS Investments Inc and Primerica Financial Services. He also engages in part-time activities related to home security and automation product referrals 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 limited discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses an exclusively percentage-based wrap fee structure.

Joseph Tansey is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Freehold, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of advisory work, he owns Tansey Family Ski Resort, LLC, a legal entity related to a vacation rental property. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that relies largely on model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by custodial and trade execution services from BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Doreen Inserra is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, she worked for over a decade at Avantax Advisory Services and related entities. Outside of her advisory role, Inserra provides tax and accounting services through her own firm and serves as president and chair of the membership committee for the Staten Island chapter of the New York State Society of CPAs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program platforms.