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.

Vincent Vadala is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes research from its Chief Investment Office and UBS Global Research to tailor investment strategies.

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.

Randolph Doerr is a financial advisor with Merrill in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America for 14 years and most recently at Wells Fargo Clearing. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Bratone is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Cetera Wealth Services and Cetera. His background includes roles outside finance, such as employment in retail and hospitality. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse clientele including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products, supported by an integrated platform combining advisory programs with other financial product sales.

Scott Kirschner is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and several other organizations. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tejaswi Patel is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, Patel worked at Cetera Advisors LLC and First Allied Advisory Services in various capacities from 2008 to 2024. Patel holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, research, and various management approaches.

Vicki Pace is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018, with prior experience at Janney Montgomery Scott and running Pronto Gift Baskets, a retail and online customer service business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Craig Marquardt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors from 2016 to 2023. 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, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to proprietary research and third-party model portfolios.

Austin Cioffi is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2022 and prior positions at National Holdings Corp and National Securities Corporation. He was a full-time student for ten years before entering the industry. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on structured, collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Brett Palumbo is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He applies a disciplined process to provide a consistent and customized approach to wealth management, focusing on understanding clients’ individual and professional priorities before making financial decisions. Brett works closely with clients to establish financial objectives, develop tailored action plans, and recommend strategies that integrate all aspects of their financial lives. He also conducts regular reviews to monitor progress and adjust plans in response to life or business changes. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Brett joined Merrill in 2010. His expertise covers areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and tax minimization, among others. Brett holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance with a minor in Economics from the University of Delaware. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Brett grew up in Little Silver, New Jersey, and currently resides in Lincroft, New Jersey, with his wife and two children. He is involved in his community through participation in the Lincroft Soccer Board and the Jersey Off Road Bicycle Association (JORBA). His personal interests include baseball, biking, football, and surfing.

Nicole Burns is a financial advisor with Merrill in Morganville, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. She has 32 years of industry experience, including nine years at Merrill and prior work at Freehold Cartage, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as executor and holds power of attorney positions related to several estates. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Craig Reinert is a Senior Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals and families to help them make informed decisions and pursue their financial objectives by developing personalized financial strategies. Craig emphasizes building relationships based on respect and listening, focusing on client goals such as education funding, vacation home purchases, legacy planning, and retirement. With two decades of experience in the financial services industry, Craig has advised individual and small business investors. Before his advisory roles, he worked as a Treasury Analyst at Brown Brothers Harriman. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and qualified Portfolio Manager who manages customized investment strategies, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. He holds Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations, as well as Life and Health Insurance licenses. Craig earned his bachelor's degrees in Economics and Entrepreneurship & Management from Johns Hopkins University. He is committed to community involvement and spends time volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, Craig enjoys baseball, basketball, boating, camping, fishing, football, golfing, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Joe Piacentino is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 2002. In this role, he works with families to develop financial plans aimed at helping them achieve their financial goals. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Joe served as an Account Executive at Oppenheimer & Co. from 1999 to 2001. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Joe's approach involves gaining a comprehensive understanding of each family's vision and utilizing the resources available at Fidelity to address their individual needs. His career reflects a long-term commitment to assisting clients in financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Joe has interests in cooking and baking, caring for pets, reading, and traveling.

Richard Callaghan Jr. is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently advising at Equitable Advisors since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Capitol Securities Management. He serves as a trustee for the Brotherhood Protective Order of Elks Summit Lodge No. 1246, a charitable and fraternal organization. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management for individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels through LPL programs and third-party asset managers.

Anthony Mignone is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Ashar Group, which operates in the life settlement sector. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and provides both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

James Tucker is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following a five-year tenure with Bank of America and Merrill. He is based in Red Bank, NJ. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jennifer Mack is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Caltabilota Jr. is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC. He has worked at New Century Financial Group, LLC and Osaic Wealth, Inc. for over two decades. In addition to his advisory role, he is an Enrolled Agent licensed to practice before the IRS and owns a tax preparation and consulting business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.