Mary Emson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets from 1996 to 2009 and Morgan Stanley since 2009, including the Private Bank since 2015. She serves on the advisory board and leadership council of Next Chapter, a New York-based organization outside her advisory role. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Melanie Winkle is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Barings and TIAA before joining Wells Fargo in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Andrew Allen is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Morristown, New Jersey. He began his career in wealth management at Merrill in 1994 and is a founding partner of The Harbor Group, a team dedicated to serving the complex financial needs of high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and foundations. Andrew also serves on the Board of Managers and the Investment Committee of Dillon Trust Company, a single-family, private trust company. Andrew’s expertise includes managing proprietary model portfolios and tailoring investment strategies to meet clients’ specific needs and goals. His approach incorporates an understanding of family dynamics into wealth strategy, allowing the team to adapt to market changes, price volatility, global events, and changes in clients’ personal circumstances. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Rollins College and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designation awarded by the College for Financial Planning. Beyond his professional work, Andrew has a family background in the wine business, with his family’s company owning several notable vineyards and a Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris. He is involved in philanthropy as a director of two charitable foundations—the Allen Family Foundation and the Clarence and Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust—and serves on the Board of Trustees at Berkshire School, his alma mater. He has also held board positions with other charitable and educational organizations.

Lawrence Forlenza is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley & Co., and Merrill. He also operates Morristown Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technological tools and a large network of advisors.

Katherine Danbury is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Nicholas Pascarella and Co, Cetera Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles using both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Anel Kadiric is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, Kadiric has worked in personal training and nutrition guidance through ownership of AK Nutrition and Training LLC and operates online retail activities selling trading cards and collectibles. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services focused on individuals with significant net investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendation reports.

Armaghan Ahmad is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank since 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, and it includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Max Tominovich is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fiserv and Ramapo College of New Jersey. He serves as a corporal and section leader in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, where he is responsible for training and managing his mortar section. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 uses detailed client data and firm-approved software to develop collaborative financial plans and offers specialized programs such as Divorce Planning and estate-settlement services.

Guy Bock Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools in its financial planning process.

Kenritsu Hamasaka is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Short Hills, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked within Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Hamasaka is a silent partner in K&M Inception LLC, a retail business in Rutherford, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm‑approved tools, serving clients both directly and through employer-based agreements.

Gautam Misra is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously spent over two decades at Beacon Financial Group and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a home-based business entity, Misra Enterprise Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment options, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

David Biunno Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a member of the RM & Associates team, which allows him to address a wide range of financial needs and situations. David has worked in financial services since 2007, providing tailored advice and guidance to executives, small business owners, and families through a holistic approach that accommodates multiple priorities. His experience includes crafting robust strategies grounded in clients' specific goals and needs while considering their risk profiles and time horizons. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, David spent six years as a Financial Advisor with Professional Economic Growth Group in Edison, New Jersey. He also served as an advisor with AXA Insurance. David holds a bachelor's degree from Providence College and is a founding member of its New Jersey Alumni Association. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) certification. In addition to his professional activities, he is involved in the Providence College Alumni Club of New Jersey, serves as a hockey coach for the Beacon Hill Club, and participates with the New Jersey Brain Injury Association.

Khush Batth is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2025. Prior to this, Khush worked as a Financial Planner at Prudential from 2024 to 2025. In these roles, Khush focuses on financial planning that centers around a comprehensive understanding of clients' personal and financial priorities to co-create tailored investment plans. Khush emphasizes a framework for success in financial planning, aiming to align investment strategies with clients' goals and values. Outside of the professional sphere, Khush has interests that include beach activities, biking, fitness, hiking, motorcycles, and soccer.

Jeffrey Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Invest Financial Corporation and Affinity Federal Credit Union. 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 financial planning, asset management, and retirement advice services, utilizing both proprietary model portfolios and third-party strategies across a variety of investment approaches.

Aarushi Pathak is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2019. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party teams, supported by comprehensive trade execution and account administration.

Eric Birnbaum is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to understanding clients' goals, dreams, and aspirations. Eric emphasizes educating clients by simplifying complex financial concepts, aiming to build strong relationships based on confidence and trust that provide clients with peace of mind and fulfillment. Eric has extensive experience in the financial services industry, with a career spanning over two decades. Prior to his current role, he served as Assistant Branch Manager and Branch Service Manager at Fidelity Investments, and held various positions at New England Securities, including Operations Manager and Managing Associate. He began his career as a Financial Representative at First Investors. Outside of his professional work, Eric enjoys comedy, family activities, spending time at the lake, music, outdoor adventures, and parenthood.

Theresa Kroom is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously at Citigroup Global Markets from 2005 to 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in selling homemade crafts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Anthony Karabas is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, Karabas is licensed as an agent selling life, health, property and casualty, disability, Medicare-related products, fixed annuities, long-term care insurance, and group life insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser under MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs a structured, collaborative planning approach using analytical tools, offering various programs including investment management and educational seminars.

Brian Norton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2020 and was previously with UBS from 2016 to 2020. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a referee for a recreational sports league in Hoboken, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools.

Vidhi Sonani is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS and Kearfott Corporation. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed realtor with United Real Estate North Jersey, assisting clients with buying and selling homes. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, goal-oriented financial planning using firm-approved tools and offers event-driven planning programs including divorce and estate settlement services.