Maria Myers is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill, where she has worked since 1989. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Secemski is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Matthew is part of The Secemski Group, a multigenerational team that combines over 50 years of experience managing wealth for individuals and businesses. Matthew holds several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) practitioner, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®), and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®). Prior to joining Merrill, he served as a Financial Planning Director at Morgan Stanley, where he focused on high-net-worth planning and next-generation wealth accumulation strategies. Matthew earned his bachelor's degree from Rutgers University. Outside of his professional work, Matthew enjoys playing chess, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Ajet Metaliaj is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at institutions including Webster Bank, Key Investment Services LLC, Citi, and KeyBank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

John Coyle is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He worked at TD Waterhouse Investor Services Inc. for 19 years before joining Raymond James & Associates in 2021. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering various financial planning and consulting services primarily through non-discretionary relationships.

Michael Handzo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kinnelon, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2009. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with a centralized consulting team to produce tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Kenneth Montal is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 16 years before joining Raymond James in 2026. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional entities, and municipal organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and specialized advisory services.

Karen Podwyszynski is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Zsuzsanna Vivino is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2008, transitioning to Bank of America, N.A. in 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a uniform coordinator for a nonprofit soccer organization in Wayne, New Jersey. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Boguslawa Skala is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Timothy Blair is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to develop personalized investment strategies tailored to their unique financial goals. His areas of expertise include executive compensation, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and individual and corporate investment strategies. Timothy holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned his high school diploma/GED from Ramapo College. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Timothy is involved with the Food Bank of New Jersey and participates in the Montclair Norsemen Rugby Club. His personal interests include adventure sports, baseball, football, hiking, ice hockey, music, scuba diving, skydiving, swimming, and volleyball.

Michael Parisi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA and TIAA, among other firms. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Ralph Diaz is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career in 1991 and has since established himself as a trusted advisor to individuals, guiding them through various life stages and financial decisions. His expertise includes college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income strategies. Ralph holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Rutgers University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He focuses on creating tailored investment strategies that address client goals such as capital preservation, growth, income, and estate planning. Beyond his professional work, Ralph serves on the Board of Directors for the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation. His personal interests include photography, skiing, spending time with his family, traveling, and writing.

Rocco Degregorio is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Montvale, NJ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2022 and previously spent nine years with Glass Gardens and ShopRite of Paramus. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on goal-based analyses and broad financial planning topics without discretionary trading authority or institutional portfolio management.

Arthur Vicente is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Westwood, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at KeyBank and its affiliated entities for multiple years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Michael Bain is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cresskill, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013 and also operates Michael Bain, Esq. since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Music Speaks LLC, a music education business, where he handles accounting and bookkeeping. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors.

Jeffrey Grabowski is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in East Rutherford, NJ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at AXA Advisors for two years and has operated his own law practice, Jeffrey A. Grabowski, Attorney At Law, LLC, since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated financial products. The firm is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branches and offers various managed and tax-efficient investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Keith Dolin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2009. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America N.A., Ust Financial Services Corp., and Us Trust Company of New York. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and other entities.

Robert Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1999. Smith also operates a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and access to a wide range of brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.

Richard Blaney is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera, where he has worked since 2023. Previously, he spent seven years at Beechwood Financial Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of the Verona Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Stephanie Brown is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, she was associated with Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 1998. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include direct financial planning and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.