Stephen Gribben is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and the Somerset Hills School District, as well as work at Hamilton Farm Golf Club. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Wendy Spinner is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 26 years of industry experience. She has been with MML Investors Services, LLC and MassMutual since 2002. In addition to her advisory role, Spinner owns a CPA and tax preparation business. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers.

Rodney Johnson I is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Bank of America and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He is also the owner of Roxicyni Trading LLC, where he trades commodity contracts using his own funds. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Howard Golick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent five years at INVEST Financial Corp. He has also been affiliated with Affinity FCU for over 30 years. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, while supporting advisors with research tools and various non-advisory financial activities.

Anthony Porchetta is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Iselin, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 33 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role since 2017, he worked at Metlife Securities, Inc. from 2014 to 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational programs using firm-approved analytical tools and structured, ongoing client relationships.

Anthony D'Angelo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in New Brunswick, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2005 to 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a 33% ownership stake in GAF Properties, LLC, a real estate business. 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 manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Lauren Becht is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2015, with a brief period of unemployment from 2019 to 2020. Lauren is based in Warren, NJ. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jenifer Parks is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing for a combined total of 19 years, following a prior role at Prudential Equity Group. She is also a notary in Morris County, New Jersey. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Vibha Patel is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2014. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jarrett Dewelde is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Somerville, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2002, including its prior iteration as Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Dewelde coaches the St Joseph High School chess team. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Daniel Reno is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bridgewater, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, and Trademark Management Group. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ian Lynch is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 1997, providing financial advice to individuals, families, and businesses. Ian employs a disciplined process focused on understanding each client’s specific needs, concerns, and priorities, and works collaboratively to develop comprehensive plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. Ian's expertise includes financial and investment advisory services, retirement planning, insurance solutions, wealth transfer strategies, and portfolio management. He holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). As a qualified Portfolio Manager, Ian manages personalized or defined investment strategies, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies, often on a discretionary basis. He earned a bachelor's degree in finance from Rutgers University and resides in Warren County, New Jersey, with his wife, Christine.

Timothy Tedesco is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ernst & Young Investment Advisers LLP and Redcom. Outside of finance, he is involved in youth and amateur ice hockey as a coach and owner of an ice hockey camp, and he serves as chapter president of a hockey networking and charity organization. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers structured, collaborative planning engagements using proprietary software tools and also provides event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Paul Buckley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2019. Prior to that, he spent 13 years at Prudential Global Investment Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Constance Foley is a financial advisor at Merrill with over 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Charles Schwab, and Charles Schwab Bank. Foley serves as an advisory board member for the Women in Leadership Program at the University of New Haven. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily 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, and institutional accounts.

Sunil Bhavnani is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2009 to 2019. Bhavnani serves on the board of directors for Scientech Labs Inc., an analytical testing laboratory. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Shameka Wombley is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of The Tufted Chaise LLC, an interior design consulting business. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Stephan Dipierno is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has worked with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Raritan Tenants Corp board and acts as a power of attorney for his father. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-oriented planning without discretionary investment authority.

Andrew Stype is a financial advisor with Merrill in Iselin, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2013. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Linda Gatere serves as a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she works closely with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces them to solutions offered by Merrill and Bank of America. She aims to empower clients with the knowledge and tools needed to manage their financial lives effectively. Linda holds a Bachelor's Degree from Kenyatta University and a Master's Degree from the University of Bath. She has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her approach involves helping clients identify what matters to them and their families to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals.