Bela Patel is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1995. Patel is also a co-owner of a family investment-related 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

David Comito is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He joined Merrill in 2005 after a career as an attorney specializing in environmental compliance and litigation. David holds the designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS). He works closely with clients and their families to develop customized wealth strategies that focus on long-term goals. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, and tax minimization. David emphasizes a relationship-driven approach, prioritizing client engagement, transparent communication, and multi-generational wealth strategies. He collaborates with attorneys, accountants, and other professionals to provide fully integrated financial solutions. David earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan and a Juris Doctor degree from The American University–Washington College of Law. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys baseball, basketball, fishing, football, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Lawrence Oconnor III is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the O'Connor Owens Group. He has been working in wealth management since joining Merrill Lynch in 1975, with additional experience at PaineWebber (now UBS) before returning to Merrill Lynch in 2009. Over his career, Lawrence has held several leadership roles including Producing Manager and Branch Manager, enabling him to understand evolving opportunities in investing, wealth transfer, and charitable giving for families and their heirs. Lawrence's expertise includes coordinating with elder care attorneys, assisting clients with living arrangements, and supporting a diverse clientele such as business owners, financial professionals, physicians, retirees, and foundations. His approach involves exploring client goals and risk comfort to align investment and spending strategies, often collaborating closely with clients' accountants. He is a qualified Portfolio Advisor and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), capable of recommending individual or combined Merrill Lynch or approved third-party investment strategies. Lawrence holds a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing with a minor in Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University and an Associate's Degree from Tulane University. He has been recognized as a member of the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" in multiple years. His long-standing client relationships reflect his commitment to serving people beyond portfolios.

Oliver Kearns is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JEB Capital Partners and Stake, as well as involvement in political operations for a congressional campaign. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, utilizing structured financial planning tools and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Scott Buchanan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Stifel with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes serving in the United States Army on active duty from 2014 to 2022 and a brief tenure at Summit Financial LLC in 2022. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Roopesh Amin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Short Hills, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Matthew Langan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Morristown, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to help clients develop tailored plans.

Douglas Sheroff is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He applies a client-focused approach to help individuals and families understand their current financial situation, define their future goals, and develop efficient strategies to achieve those objectives. His practice emphasizes the importance of personalized financial planning tailored to each client's unique needs and aspirations. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Douglas earned his Bachelor's degree from Quinnipiac University, where he studied Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional life, Douglas is active in his local community, participating in the Chamber of Commerce and supporting organizations such as the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and Musconetcong Lodge #42 F&AM. His personal interests include adventure sports, boating, cooking, golfing, skiing, and traveling.

Howard Parker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a singer and songwriter who has established his own music publishing and recording companies and is involved in a nonprofit focused on funding research for cancer and kidney disease. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Gregory Milazzo is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC prior to joining his current firm. He also serves as acting trustee for a family trust. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Steven Abbruzzese is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 45 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials and has worked previously at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Signator Investors, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage and serves as Senior Vice President for Sales and Development at Acorn Financial Services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with investment options that include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, using various asset-allocation and portfolio management tools.

Melissa Anton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a gymnastics official for the New Jersey High School Association during the fall high school sports season. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through employer-based financial planning agreements.

Vanessa Rodriguez Alonso is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2017 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns Spodium Auto Care LLC with her spouse, where she contributes to marketing, bookkeeping, and operations. 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 and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jonathan Panik is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in an e-commerce business focused on online apparel sales, established for his son. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with multiple market-facing registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Andrea Horowitz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing, where she has been since 2016. Horowitz also serves as a FINRA arbitrator, analyzing and arbitrating industry complaints. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Sungmin Park is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He works with affluent families, accomplished professionals, corporate executives, and successful business owners. Sungmin focuses on delivering personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client's unique financial situation and goals, incorporating planning-based approaches, asset allocation, risk management, and ongoing portfolio reviews. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, corporate executive services, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, investment strategy for individuals and corporations, tax minimization, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Sungmin holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University. He is committed to building long-term client relationships grounded in trust, integrity, and quality service. Outside of his professional work, Sungmin enjoys fishing, football, golfing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling. He emphasizes accessibility, knowledge, and experience as core to his client relationships and strives to help clients make informed financial decisions throughout their lives.

Joseph Prorok Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Octavian Capital Partners LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Gail Miller is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Chatham, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she has a 50% ownership interest in Miller Wealth Managers, LLC, a firm engaged in investment-related activities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with implementation options through its brokerage or advisory programs.

Joseph Modero is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services and served as a self-employed consultant before joining Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, where he worked for six years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, delivering services through discrete planning engagements.

Raywattie Persaud is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.