Michael Aprigliano is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at JP Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, Citigroup Global Markets, and A.G. Edwards & Sons. 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.

Theodore Agelis Jr is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oakland, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2008 and Primerica Financial Services since 2007. He is also involved in the sale of loan products and home security services through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices and delivers advisory services using model-based strategies supported by third-party asset managers.

Ellen Ficacci is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020 and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for 11 years. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Robert Lewit Jr. is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Stifel since 2007. Based in Morristown, NJ, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary capital market analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Ana Freay is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at TD Bank and ULTA Salon Cosmetic Fragrance, Inc. before joining J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset‑allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Chris Fiorenzi is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 35 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked in the financial services sector since 1989, including roles at Sun Financial Group, MetLife Securities Inc., and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. 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 firm-approved tools to develop tailored financial strategies.

Warren Gisser is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank since 2016 and has been with RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs combining discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, with investment strategies tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Mary Emson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, having started her career at Citigroup Global Markets in 1996. Emson is involved in family estate and investment planning through ownership and part ownership of entities focused on these areas, and she serves on the advisory board of Next Chapter, a finance-related organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment research to support its advisory process.

Lori Sackler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, Lori is the creator and host of a radio show and author of "The M Word," a book she continues to develop, and she serves on several nonprofit and community boards, including the Martha Graham Dance Company and the New Jersey Israel Commission. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning through structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets under management.

Edgar Lee is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, where he has worked for 20 years since 2006. Prior to the firm’s current structure, he was associated with AXA Advisors, LLC for 14 years. In addition to his advisory role, Lee is involved in healthcare-related business activities, including work with Benefit Mall and other insurance brokerage engagements. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party advisory programs.

Andrew Allen is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Morristown, New Jersey. He began his career in wealth management at Merrill in 1994 and is a founding partner of The Harbor Group, a team dedicated to serving the complex financial needs of high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and foundations. Andrew also serves on the Board of Managers and the Investment Committee of Dillon Trust Company, a single-family, private trust company. Andrew’s expertise includes managing proprietary model portfolios and tailoring investment strategies to meet clients’ specific needs and goals. His approach incorporates an understanding of family dynamics into wealth strategy, allowing the team to adapt to market changes, price volatility, global events, and changes in clients’ personal circumstances. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Rollins College and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designation awarded by the College for Financial Planning. Beyond his professional work, Andrew has a family background in the wine business, with his family’s company owning several notable vineyards and a Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris. He is involved in philanthropy as a director of two charitable foundations—the Allen Family Foundation and the Clarence and Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust—and serves on the Board of Trustees at Berkshire School, his alma mater. He has also held board positions with other charitable and educational organizations.

Jon Salmanson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cantella & Co., Inc. and Northeast Securities, Inc. He is also president of Hubble Wealth Management, a financial services firm. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various custody platforms, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Lawrence Forlenza is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley & Co., and Merrill. He also operates Morristown Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technological tools and a large network of advisors.

Michael Carbone is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2024. Prior to this role, he gained over eight years of experience in the financial technology and real estate sectors, which equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of customer needs and modern investment opportunities. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, special needs planning, and retirement income. Michael approaches wealth management with a thoughtful and forward-looking perspective, emphasizing personalized guidance. He works closely with individuals and families to understand their unique situations and priorities, such as retirement planning, business opportunities, and long-term wealth building. He develops customized strategies utilizing the resources of Merrill and Bank of America, maintaining active engagement to provide ongoing guidance and adjustments as clients' circumstances evolve. Born and raised in the tri-state area, Michael holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Scranton and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He resides in Essex County with his wife and enjoys engaging in his community, improving his golf game, and spending time with his family.

Katherine Danbury is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Nicholas Pascarella and Co, Cetera Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles using both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Anel Kadiric is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, Kadiric has worked in personal training and nutrition guidance through ownership of AK Nutrition and Training LLC and operates online retail activities selling trading cards and collectibles. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services focused on individuals with significant net investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendation reports.

Thomas Mc Cullum is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Merrill Lynch since 2019, with prior roles at Stifel Nicolaus and David Lerner Associates. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Kyle Hanselman is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an associate at Raymond James Financial in Saddle River, NJ. His career includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Outside of financial services, he works part-time in wedding sales and operations at Crossed Keys Estate. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and risk profiling, supported by analytical tools, and is notable for its municipal advisor affiliation and innovative plan-level advisory services.

David Morrison is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill from 2015 to 2021 before joining UBS Financial Services Inc. in 2021. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Ivana Lotoshynski is a CFP® certificant with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and previously worked at NEXT Financial Group and Investment Professionals, Inc. outside of her advisory role, she is involved with People Wealth Matters, a business activity related to her LPL practice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, including access to third-party subadvisors and customized strategies.