Joshua Cohen is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Bridgewater, New Jersey branch office. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2005 and has more than a decade of experience providing tailored investment guidance. In his role, Joshua serves as a qualified Portfolio Manager, offering both traditional advice and actively managing personalized or defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. He is also involved in managing clients’ portfolios on a discretionary basis through the Firm's Investment Advisory Program. Joshua’s expertise spans a variety of client focus areas including college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Muhlenberg College, graduating with honors. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Joshua is a member of the Jewish Community Center Board. He resides in Bridgewater, NJ with his wife and three children. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, biking, chess, gardening, hiking, ice skating, skiing, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Samuel Pasquale is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Osiac Wealth, Inc and New Century Financial Group, LLC. He also serves as president of Far Hills Financial Group, a corporation engaged in soliciting and servicing group and individual insurance products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers access to third-party asset managers and wrap programs.

Marco Fernandes is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He joined J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2018 after roles at Bergen Private Wealth Management, UBS Financial Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team and incorporates ESG considerations in its recommendations.

Vere Leonard Demontagnac is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nomura Securities International, Inc., Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. He serves as a board member for the United Way Greater Mercer County Foundation. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Rajpreet Saran is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides individualized financial planning and investment advice, focusing on helping clients pursue their unique financial goals through carefully tailored strategies. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, portfolio management, and small business strategies. Rajpreet holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach to wealth management views it as an art dedicated to assisting individuals and families in realizing their visions for the future and achieving financial well-being. Outside of his professional role, Rajpreet enjoys playing tennis and pickleball and spending time with his family. His personal philosophy centers on uncovering what matters most to clients and their families in order to create meaningful financial plans aligned with their values and aspirations.

Alberto Zabalaga is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 8 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017, following a brief tenure at AXA Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Michael Fama is a Senior Financial Advisor specializing in personalized wealth management strategies. He works with clients to develop flexible financial plans that align with their individual goals and adapt to changing market conditions. As part of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Michael provides access to investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. Michael holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Rider University. He is committed to working closely with clients one-on-one to help them pursue their long-term financial objectives. In addition to his professional role, Michael participates in community volunteer activities, reflecting the Merrill tradition of engaging with the communities served.

Stephen Kamnitsis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He worked previously at National Planning Corporation for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and CFO at Adelphi Financial LLC, a tax preparation and accounting firm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Juan Rosario is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase in various capacities since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Christine Twillmann is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2017 to 2022 and was employed at the New Jersey Spine Center from 2009 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she provides personal bookkeeping services for a physician and his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold and integrates advisory services with banking, lending, and trustee offerings.

Heidi Muccifori is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at HighTower Advisors LLC and Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc. She co-owns a resale business specializing in children's clothing and accessories. 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 offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Maria Christodoulou is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies to meet the diverse financial goals of her clients. Her approach focuses on full understanding of clients' financial priorities and leveraging resources from Merrill and Bank of America to offer comprehensive investment and banking solutions. With more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Maria works closely with high-net-worth individuals and families. She develops customized investment strategies and financial plans that encompass asset allocation, retirement income, tax minimization, and estate planning. Her areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as retirement and small business strategies. Maria holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is multilingual, fluent in French, Greek, and English. Dedicated to community involvement, Maria mentors youth and participates with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity. In her personal time, she enjoys gardening, painting, and writing.

Robert Gorelick serves as the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management’s Westfield office. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2001, he has focused on developing financial strategies and solutions for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses, addressing factors such as risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment goals. In addition to his advisory duties, Robert oversees the operations of a team of experienced financial advisors and their support staff. Robert began his career in the financial services industry in 1999 and took on a regional training coordinator role in 2004, contributing to the education and development of new financial advisors across multiple offices. He has lectured nationally for Merrill, assisting thousands of advisors. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ursinus College, earned in 1996, and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional role, Robert is active in his community. He serves as president of the Lauren Mary Francis Foundation, a registered 501(c) nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure for CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder. He has also served on the board of the Westfield Foundation and is involved with multiple local organizations. Robert resides in Westfield, New Jersey, with his wife and four children. His personal interests include coaching lacrosse, fishing, playing ice hockey, and surfing.

Lawrence Solomayer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Merrill, Avantax, and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of his financial career, he assists customers at Grape Expectations, a wine-making school. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options supported by proprietary research and tools. Their services include specialized planning areas such as business-owner transitions and special-needs analysis.

Matthew Pugliese is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and also has experience at Wells Fargo Bank, NA dating back to 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Pierce Hyldahl is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Annandale, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Robert Half and Ramapo College of New Jersey. He has been involved with the YMCA for six years. Equitable Advisors serves individuals ranging from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Vincent Pace is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 12 years with Metlife Securities Incorporated. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an agent with Vincent Pace/TVP LLC, engaging in insurance brokerage across individual and group life, health, property, and casualty lines. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer 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, goal-oriented financial planning using firm-approved analytical tools and a range of investment and educational programs.

Robert Hall is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for ten years before joining Ameriprise in 2019. In addition to his advisory role, Hall is involved in independent insurance brokering, specializing in term life insurance with AIG. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Lisa Mcquilkin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Summit Area YMCA for twelve years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Pai Su Kang is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2022. Prior to this, Kang held roles at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc., Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Equity Services, Inc. Outside of advisory work, Kang is president of American Financial Alliance, Inc., which specializes in qualified plan design and administration as well as employee benefit programs. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of financial professionals. The firm offers multiple account platforms and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.