Maria Nigro is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Equitable Advisors, where she has worked since 2023, following a 13-year tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Nigro participates as a member of St. Anne's Parish Community Committee, contributing to community events and fundraising initiatives. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional investors, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through various program sponsors and third-party managers, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Mary Ann Abida is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in developing personalized financial strategies that evaluate the overall financial health of families, including wealth management planning, asset preservation, retirement income stream creation, and tax liability alleviation. Mary Ann focuses on guiding clients through financial changes and uncertainties to help achieve their financial goals for themselves and future generations. She holds a Master's Degree from the University of Phoenix, a Bachelor's Degree from Montclair State University, and a Certificate in Financial Planning from NYU School of Professional Studies. Mary Ann has earned several professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is multilingual, speaking English, Circassian, and Arabic. In addition to her professional work, Mary Ann is involved with community organizations such as the Circassian Benevolent Association and delivers financial empowerment workshops to various groups. She supports organizations including Doctors Without Borders, Humanity for Relief and Development, International Rescue Committee, and World Central Kitchen. Her personal interests include cooking, football, golfing, music, reading, soccer, spending time with family, swimming, traveling, and yoga.

Alexander Arns Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 48 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and data-driven modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides tailored planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Robert Jelderks II is a financial advisor with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2014. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Felipe Stanev is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, T3 Trading Group, LLC, New Asset, and Protrader Brazil. He also engages in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio management, third-party asset management, and a variety of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform combining adviser programs with active product sales.

Anita Thomas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she manages an accounting and bookkeeping business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and a variety of investment strategies.

Eric Mercado is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Northwell Health Labs, as well as twelve years at Zadies Bake Shop. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Frank Petrocelli III is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously with Metlife Securities Inc. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and Medicare-related products. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a variety of programs including wrap and money-manager options, along with educational seminars.

Robert Siegler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lakeland Financial Services, Raymond James Financial Services, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Siegler is based in Paramus, NJ. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from various sources to support discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Peter Demarco is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Paramus, NJ, and has 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, following a decade at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm emphasizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jennifer Jervis Babish is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry and joined Merrill Lynch in 2012. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Financial Center Manager for Wells Fargo. Jennifer holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations and has earned professional designations including Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her expertise includes personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. Before entering the financial industry, Jennifer was a teacher, which informs her approach to financial education. She focuses on helping women investors and their families by providing financial education and promoting healthy financial habits. Jennifer holds a Bachelor's degree from Saint Thomas Aquinas College. In her personal life, she enjoys cooking, music, pickleball, reading, sewing, spending time with her family, tennis, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Thomas Kelly is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2026. Prior to his financial industry roles, he worked in various positions including at Louis Vuitton Malletier and other firms. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Scott Menta is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with MassMutual and its affiliates since 2017 and spent 30 years at Metlife Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in individual and group insurance sales outside of MassMutual. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and programs including asset allocation, estate settlement, and event-driven planning such as divorce and employer-sponsored programs.

Dillon Rodgers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 12 years and has been involved with New Horizon Financial Corporation since 2013. Outside of advising, he maintains an active role in New Horizon Financial, a DBA related to his LPL business. 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 a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various management strategies.

Helen Alberto is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to identify their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals and develops portfolio strategies designed to help achieve them. Her approach includes providing ongoing advice and adapting strategies as clients' financial situations evolve, covering areas such as investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Helen also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, lending, and small business solutions. Helen holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Montclair State University. She is proficient in both Spanish and English and is involved in several professional organizations, including the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce, the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners, and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, she contributes to the community through her involvement with Jersey City Medical Center. Outside of her professional work, Helen enjoys activities such as cooking, dancing, playing pickleball and tennis, traveling, and practicing yoga. She values building long-term relationships with individuals and families to support their holistic wealth management across generations.

Jorge Pereira is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mount Vernon, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Pereira serves as a youth soccer coach in South Salem, NY. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Johannes De Waal is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. His career includes roles at DCI Inc, Mountain Creek, and Stevens Institute of Technology. He began his advisory work with LPL Financial and HJP Financial Group LLC in 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Nancy Amalfitano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mahwah, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2007. Outside of advising, she volunteers as co-chair of the Saddle River Valley branch of Valley Hospital. 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 representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Javier Bustamante is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morris Tech Partners and AT&T. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing Captain Gambit Studios, LLC and has worked as a Lyft driver since 2017. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, emphasizing a range of strategic and tax-aware investment models.

Matthew Carty is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2014 and holds a Series 66 credential. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.