Stephen Smoragiewicz is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has more than 20 years of experience advising leading hedge funds and asset managers in the finance industry before focusing on wealth management for individuals and families. Based in Summit, New Jersey, Stephen works with clients who have achieved considerable success, providing customized and comprehensive financial strategies that include asset and liability management to help clients reach their financial goals. Stephen graduated from Providence College with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He leverages his extensive background in capital markets to create differentiated wealth management experiences, assisting clients with areas such as retirement income, legacy planning, tax minimization, and family wealth management strategies. Outside of his professional work, Stephen is active in several community organizations including the Summit Soccer Club, Summit Youth Basketball, Summit Youth Lacrosse, and The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He resides in Summit, NJ with his wife and three children.

Kristopher Taubald is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Taubald serves as a vice president for Track Group Stats, assisting with membership processes on a volunteer basis. 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 uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Sophia Genna is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. Her prior roles include positions at the New Jersey Innovation Institute and various educational institutions, including Rutgers University and Nutley High School. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering 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 combines advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Sean Carson is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Millburn, NJ. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by a centralized operational structure and extensive due diligence resources.

Mirian Marquina is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Merkl is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been in the industry since 2026 and has worked at both Equitable Advisors LLC and LPL Financial Enterprise. Prior to his advisory role, his background includes various positions unrelated to finance and education at Indiana University. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating through a model that relies on LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers.

J Murphy is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, they provide guidance and strategies to help clients manage and grow their financial assets. J Murphy holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Guilford College. Their background supports their expertise in investment planning and wealth management.

Paul Soranno is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kenvil, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Bridgehampton National Bank. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm delivers its services through a centralized consulting team and integrates algorithmic tools alongside human review to tailor retirement income strategies.

Kristy Borst is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Borst serves as a trustee for her parents' investment trusts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services grounded in an IPS-driven process based on modern portfolio theory. The firm includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings, serving institutional clients with a broad range of financial products.

Andrew Liss is a financial advisor at Merrill with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 1982, also working at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Siddharth Misra is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He has held positions at AXA Distributors, LLC and National Planning Corporation before joining LPL Financial in 2017. His credentials include the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research to provide discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Lucas Cervelli is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, his work history includes roles at The College of New Jersey and Regal Consultants Corp., as well as seasonal positions with Long Beach Island Beach Patrol. He is also the sole proprietor of EchoLine LLC, a technology consulting business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and advisory resources, including the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations, to support clients’ financial goals.

Jeremy Herbert is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides personalized wealth management services with a planning-based approach focused on investments. His practice emphasizes building client relationships founded on trust, integrity, and satisfaction, with a long-term strategy grounded in asset allocation and diversification. Jeremy’s expertise includes personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, and both individual and corporate investment strategies. His team currently oversees $500 million in client assets across various account types, including Defined Benefit and Contribution Plans, IRAs, SEPs, non-qualified accounts, and personal investment programs. Their service model is primarily fee-based, utilizing a goals-based wealth management approach. He holds multiple professional designations, including Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Jeremy earned a bachelor's degree from Saint Michael's College. He resides in Metuchen, New Jersey with his family.

Alexandra Grady is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors, LLC. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm utilizes proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Anthony Caputo is a Financial Advisor and Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Iselin, New Jersey. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2012 and joined the Barry team in 2016 after working at the Merrill Advisory Center, where he developed investment strategies tailored to clients' goals and financial needs. Anthony's client focus includes areas such as college education planning, corporate benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and a Master of Business Administration in International Business from Wagner College. Anthony is also designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He communicates in both English and Italian. Outside of his professional endeavors, Anthony enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and coaching little league and soccer. He is also actively involved in community organizations such as CYO NY Basketball, Junior Achievement of New Jersey, Ronald McDonald House Charities, South Shore Little League, and the Staten Island Youth Soccer League.

Melissa Hertzberg is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she collaborates with individuals, families, and business owners to develop personalized financial plans and tailored investment portfolios aimed at achieving their specific goals. Melissa's approach focuses on delivering service, strategic guidance, and advice to help grow and protect client wealth. She graduated with Highest Honors from the College of Business and Economics at Lehigh University, an honor awarded to those ranking in the top 5% of their class. Melissa holds professional designations as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Beyond her client work, Melissa serves on the board of the Morristown Short Hills Market Women's Exchange, an employee network group focused on enhancing client service and supporting the careers of women through philanthropic and educational initiatives. She grew up in Somerset County, New Jersey, and currently resides in Hoboken. Melissa's personal interests include basketball, chess, cooking, dancing, skiing, spending time with her family, and watching movies.

Greg Bayvel is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2012, he has provided wealth management services with a focus on building valued relationships with clients and their families through a disciplined and customized approach. Greg works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develops strategies to help achieve their financial goals, conducting regular reviews to ensure alignment with any life changes. He has been in the financial services industry since 2005 and holds a Bachelor's degree with a double major in Economics and Management and Labor Relations from Rutgers University, obtained in 2004, as well as an M.B.A. from Rutgers Business School with a focus on Finance, earned in 2012. Greg holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Greg is active in community involvement, participating in organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, St. Peter's Orphanage, Team in Training, and The Hoboken Shelter. He has completed over twenty marathons raising funds for various charities including the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the ALS Association of NYC. Greg resides in Boonton Township, NJ, with his wife and sons.

Sean Clarke is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2025. Prior to his advisory role, his work experience includes positions at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division and various service industry roles. 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 uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Bryan Young is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at Montclair State University and Kings Supermarkets. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Michael Venturi is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 1994. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Florham Park, New Jersey. Merrill, along 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 designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.