Eric Hinds is the Senior Resident Director, Managing Director, and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Summit, New Jersey. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1998 and leads a team of four advisors. Eric provides overall leadership for the team with a focus on portfolio management and the development of corporate retirement plan strategies. Eric holds the FINRA series 3, 7, 9, 10, and 66 registrations as well as Life and Health Insurance licenses. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Eric earned a bachelor's degree in marketing and finance from Villanova University in 1992. He serves as president and founding member of the Hope for Children Foundation. Eric lives in Holmdel, New Jersey with his wife Karen and their three children. Outside of work, he enjoys playing and coaching soccer, as well as basketball, golfing, skiing, table tennis, tennis, and watching movies.

Joseph Mccusker is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and Metlife Securities Inc. from 1974 to 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an independent insurance agent for small group and individual health insurance plans and is president of his condominium association. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing detailed client assessments and firm-approved software to develop investment recommendations.

Eric Rose is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm uses a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers a variety of advisory programs, including third-party asset manager referrals and firm-offered models such as the SAM program.

Caleb Zektzer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market simulations.

Richard McCabe Jr. is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 14 years at METLIFE Securities Inc. He also operates as an insurance agent assisting clients with life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, property and casualty, and health insurance, as well as helping clients interested in selling their life insurance policies. 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 provides ongoing financial planning and offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Christopher Bunsa is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Preqin, Moody’s Analytics, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, and Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Company. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management solutions through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

James Botte is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at TD Securities (USA) LLC, Citigroup Management Corp., and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions while leveraging research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data sources.

James Cunningham is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including MetLife Securities and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Force Financial Associates as a financial educator and with Force Benefits Consultants and Insurance Solutions LLC in insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, using collaborative, client-focused planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Kelly Lynn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2008 and has been affiliated with William Paterson University since 2006. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s 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.

Jayson Astel is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones since 2010. He is involved in overseeing operations for a small business startup focused on an indoor playground and manages related project and cash flow activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Scott Lowder is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America and is a founding partner of Harvest Wealth, where he provides financial advice to corporate executives, retirees, and families. Additionally, he is an insurance agent selling life, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Soojan Shao is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 registration and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, Shao worked at Avantax in various roles from 2014 to 2025. In addition to advisory work, Shao operates a seasonal tax preparation practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a variety of investment program structures.

George Cuevas II is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch for 10 years before joining Raymond James and associated firms in 2021. He is also the CEO of Maverick Wealth Advisors LLC, an entity established for tax and bookkeeping purposes. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

James Carle is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1985 and currently holds the positions of Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor. James holds several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). James specializes in helping clients develop and review personalized investment management strategies with an emphasis on proper asset allocation and diversification. His expertise covers a range of client focus areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He also serves on the Retirement Planning Financial Advisory Board at Merrill and is a 529 Program Coordinator. James earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Franklin & Marshall College. He lives in Bernardsville, New Jersey, where he is active in the community. He has served as President of the Board of the St. John's on the Mountain Nursery School, participated on the Board of the Somerset Hills Little League, and coached multiple youth sports. James is also a lector at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and has served on the School Advisory Committee for The School of St. Elizabeth.

Richard Morrow is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Sagepoint Financial, OSAIC Services, and Sunamerica Securities. He is also a licensed agent selling fixed life and fixed annuities and serves as a notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a network of representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Mc Caffery is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Deloitte & Touche LLP and TP ICAP plc, as well as an academic period at James Madison University. 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved software and structured annual planning engagements.

Damon Vartabedian is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked within various Fidelity entities since 2005. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Malgorzata Kaczynski is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Primerica and GWN Securities Inc. She also has a role at Kean University and has been involved in public education through Westfield Public Schools for over two decades. Outside of advisory work, she engages in part-time referrals related to home security and automation products. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies primarily for retail investors and supports its advisory services with custodial and trade execution partnerships.

Kathleen Maloney is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Short Hills. She has been with Merrill since 1999 and has over 25 years of experience in finance. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked for nine years at Summit Bank Corp. Kathleen collaborates with clients to clarify their current situation, risk parameters, objectives, and life goals in order to develop and implement personalized financial strategies. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in Business from Rutgers University. Kathleen has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Her client focus areas include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of her professional role, Kathleen enjoys activities such as biking, gardening, golfing, reading, tennis, and traveling. She is involved in her community, particularly with The Jersey Shore Rescue Mission, which supports homeless and less fortunate individuals in Monmouth County. Kathleen is also a member of professional organizations including USSWGA, GSWGA, and WNJGA.

George Goodfriend is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Evercore and American Corporate Partners. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and a manager-solutions team to deliver customized investment recommendations. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework and offers non-discretionary services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.