Julian Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held roles at Seton Hall University and S&P Global. Outside of advising, he is the owner of J&J Automation Solutions, a startup focused on developing automation solutions for business owners. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing 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, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Adam Jackson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in South Orange, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Jhordy Matos is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Sigma Financial Corporation and Family Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an Amazon Flex driver. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Jeffrey Markovitch is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Keyport, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Axa Advisors LLC for five years. 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 various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to deliver tailored financial solutions.

Lisa Mcentee is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2014 and Wells Fargo Advisors since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Adrian Ukaj is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at ThorLabs and various other positions before joining Equitable Advisors in 2023. 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 a range of 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.

Vincent Cooper is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a police officer in Tenafly, New Jersey. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning and retirement plan support to individual investors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Michael Timchula is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 securities licenses. His prior experience includes roles at National Asset Management and National Securities Corp. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Rene Dierkes is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Mountainside Town Council in New Jersey and owns a scrap metal business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipalities, offering tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management strategies and affiliated research.

Declan Connolly is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of financial services, he has experience with various business ventures including a food service business and a university affiliation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and incorporates ESG criteria when recommending investment strategies.

Nicholas Gullace is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mizuho Shared Services, Corient Private Wealth, and USI Insurance. He also has a four-year background at Hobart & William Smith Colleges. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

William Samay is a Senior Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career at Merrill Lynch in 1999 and specializes in creating and managing wealth management strategies for high-net-worth individuals. His expertise includes private equity, alternative investments, and discretionary portfolio management that may incorporate individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Will works closely with a largely referred clientele, focusing on developing new investment relationships and constructing personalized portfolio approaches. He holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designation and has been recognized nationally as a leading financial advisor, having been named to Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2020 through 2025. Will emphasizes the importance of retirement strategy within overall financial planning and provides services to small- and mid-sized business owners, including retirement plan administration, cash management, succession planning, and credit and lending through Bank of America. He graduated from the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University with a bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance. Additionally, he has contributed as a coach and instructor in Merrill Lynch’s Financial Advisor Development Program. Outside of his professional duties, William is involved in the Commonwealth Club of Montclair. He enjoys adventure sports, fishing, and music, and values spending time with his family.

Bradley Hargrave is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2019. Prior to that, he was with PGIM Investments, Prudential Investment Management Services, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2012 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Anthony Pecora is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of finance, he assists in marketing at a family automotive sales business, VMP Auto Inc., on weekends. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Brian Stickler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and prior experience at Frito Lay. Outside of finance, he was involved with Camp Harmony for eight years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Bradley Krieg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Krieg operates under the DBA MK Financial Group, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management approaches.

Lisa Bazzani is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2019. Her previous roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, LPL Financial, and Private Advisor Group, LLC. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Jurist is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Guggenheim Securities, LLC for two years and has a background that includes four years at Bucknell University and six years in primary education. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria. The firm utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to deliver customized recommendations across various planning areas, integrating these advisory services with multiple financial product offerings.

Jayme Califano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Taylor Palmer LLC, a construction and engineering technology firm. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools.

Danny Santana is a Planning Consultant with experience in financial advisory roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. From 2022 to 2024, he served as an Investment Specialist, followed by a position as AVP-National Financial Solutions Advisor from 2024 to 2026. Danny's approach to financial planning emphasizes trust, understanding, and genuine care. He focuses on listening closely to clients, providing thoughtful insight, and supporting them to feel confident in their financial decisions. He recognizes the uniqueness of each client's situation and aims to assist with empathy, clarity, and integrity. In his personal time, Danny enjoys family activities, fitness, hiking, outdoor adventures, soccer, and traveling.