Michael Wattick is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. Michael works alongside David Trinkoff at The Trinkoff Wattick Group, serving clients including business owners, entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, and attorneys primarily in the Summit community, throughout New Jersey, and across the nation. With over 20 years of experience, Michael focuses on helping clients make informed investment decisions tailored to their individual needs. His approach emphasizes building one-on-one relationships to foster trust and respect, and he prioritizes working with clients to construct portfolios that are free of proprietary product pressures. Michael's fee structure is transparent and based on the assets managed. Michael holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his Bachelor's Degree from Duquesne University. He is involved in community service through the American Red Cross. Michael values the multi-generational relationships he has developed with clients and enjoys spending time with his wife, Pamela, and their four children.

Brandon Dees is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured financial planning tools supported by broad investment resources.

Andrew Dreisiger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Chatham, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and its related entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates MAXPENN, an S corporation involved in investment-related activities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment services, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Alysse Greenberg is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase and several non-financial businesses. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a quantitative, manager-driven approach that incorporates ESG criteria and centralized due diligence.

Jordan Trunk is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2007. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Peter Paladino is a CFP® and ChFC® with 34 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with Cetera, having joined in 2023, and has held roles at Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services among others. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of a company focused on expense management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Matthew Riskin is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, Virtu Financial, and Limekiln Real Estate. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services and employs firm-provided tools for portfolio construction, including asset allocation and automated rebalancing, while supporting third-party managed-account solutions.

Lorie Rios is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2012. She also operates a DBA under Diversified Financial Consultants, LLC in Whippany, NJ. 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 advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Robert Knorr is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of a Wendy's franchise through SKS WEN LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market simulations in its financial planning process.

Madeline Cedeno is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill for a total of 18 years, with a one-year tenure at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in between. Outside of finance, she is the owner of Mad Hearts Photography, a photography services business. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, delivers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Peter Seminara is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2012, including the Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in various private investments and business ventures, including ownership of a Wendy’s franchise and partnerships in companies related to retail, manufacturing, and private equity. He also serves on the Finance Committee of the Ramapo College Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process while generally acting in an advisory capacity.

Jason Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent six years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, alongside a tenure at Wachovia Bank, N.A. dating back to 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Charles Scott is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. His prior experience includes a decade at TIAA-CREF and Tiaa from 2009 to 2019. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary advisory programs to a large client base.

Matthew Carver is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Dynics, Inc and Paritas Capital Management, as well as time as a student at Ohio State University. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm offers a range of advisory services through Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Marnie Maclaren is a financial advisor with Merrill in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc since 2000. In addition to her advisory role, Maclaren serves as a voting member of the Florida Securities Dealers Association and participates on one of its committees. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Goetz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience at Marquis Wealth Management Group and Advocate Radiation Oncology. Outside of finance, his work history includes roles at Florida Gulf Coast University and involvement with Tacos and Tequila Cantina and Three Resch Kids LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers services on a non-discretionary basis through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Derek Popp is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America, as well as Merrill and maintains an ownership interest in a business consulting firm, Parker Lawrence LLC. 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 applying an ESG framework when recommending investment strategies.

Stephan Rothe is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Morristown, NJ. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2013. 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Joseph Monteleone is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 15 years, as well as various roles within Northwestern Mutual. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports, emphasizing managed accounts and utilizing algorithmic tools reviewed by a dedicated oversight committee.

Catherine D'agati is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2020, following a 27-year tenure at Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.