David Barrett is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Investment Advisers since 2016 and with Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the executor of his parents' wills. Cetera Investment Advisers is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Peter Santiago is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he spent 21 years with Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct client engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Robert Valdivieso is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016, with previous positions at UBS Financial Services, UBS International Inc., and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor of a rental property business in Miami, Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, with approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets under management. The firm employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and utilizes proprietary modeling techniques to support client decision-making.

Steven Gwon is a financial advisor at Stifel with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel since 2007. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide investment analysis and asset allocation.

Mark Ellis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Citi. Outside of his advisory role, Ellis serves as an arbitrator in investment and finance matters. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process leverages structured tools and modeling techniques, offering advisory services without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Melanie Powell is the Resident Director and a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. In her role as Resident Director, she oversees advisory services and risk management for the West Nyack, New York office. Additionally, she serves as Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor, working directly with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their long-term goals. Melanie entered the financial services industry in 2008 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2010. Her expertise focuses on implementing wealth management strategies, with particular emphasis on constructing portfolios designed to reduce risk and minimize taxes. She specializes in areas such as managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a concentration in Finance from the State University of New York at Oneonta. Melanie has earned multiple professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of her professional work, she has served as past president of the Broadacres Women's Golf League and volunteers with local organizations including the Center for Food Action and Habitat for Humanity.

Robert Shamis is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, where he has worked since 2017, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2021. His prior experience includes positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, tool-based planning process that incorporates risk and outcome modeling.

Mario Tripicchio is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. 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 supported by structured planning tools and investment research.

Peter Sclavo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Eastchester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Peter Sclavo LLC, where he provides tax preparation services and is a licensed real estate broker. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of investment strategies supported by technology and research tools.

Tyler Kay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His background includes positions at Ameriprise and DoorDash, as well as roles related to sports organizations such as USA Hockey and the Metropolitan Golf Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through financial advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Robert O'Herlihy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Hackensack, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Blue Horseshoe Holdings and serves as a trustee for Blue Horseshoe Holdings 401K. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop and deliver financial recommendations.

Robert Johnston is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing strategies for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2010 and has been in the financial services industry since 2008. His approach to wealth management is consultative and objective, focusing on personalized asset allocation and comprehensive financial planning, including investments, retirement, estate planning, and philanthropy. Mr. Johnston is a 1985 graduate of Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional designation, the Certified Public Accountant license from New York state (not actively practicing in his advisory role), as well as certifications as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor. In addition to his professional work, Robert Johnston is involved in community service, having served as past President of the Oradell/Emerson Rotary Club and as a board member for West Bergen Mental Healthcare and the Volunteer Center of Bergen County. He also coaches youth sports teams. He resides in Emerson with his wife Michele and their two daughters.

Craig Cutler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ramsey, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, Cutler competes in disc golf tournaments through the Professional Disc Golf Association. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management programs, utilizing a variety of strategies and advisor-support tools.

Jacqueline Cicale is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with the firm since 1985 and has partnered with Judith for over 37 years. Jacqueline specializes in portfolio strategy, focusing on creating wealth for both business clients and individuals. Her expertise includes designing strategies to manage cash flow, lending, corporate retirement plans, and stock option plans for business clients. For individual and family clients, she constructs investment portfolios aligned with their specific goals and regularly reviews and adjusts these portfolios in response to changes in global markets. Jacqueline holds a Bachelor's Degree from Mercy College of Health Sciences and holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Over the years, she has been recognized multiple times by Forbes, including listings on the "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors," "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State," and "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" for several consecutive years. These recognitions reflect her sustained experience, client retention, and adherence to industry best practices.

Thomas Ross is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who has been with the firm for over 20 years. In his role, he focuses on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' full financial pictures, with particular emphasis on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and retirement income. He integrates investment insights from Merrill along with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to help clients pursue their long-term goals. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Thomas was a Relationship Manager in the Corporate Banking area at a major metropolitan bank. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Rutgers University and a Master's Degree in Finance from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He is also designated as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Thomas resides in Northern New Jersey with his wife and three children. He is active in his community and spends time volunteering with local organizations. His personal interests include skiing, hiking, biking, basketball, boating, cooking, football, reading, traveling, and watching movies.

Marc Goldstein is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Steve Killebrew is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ridgewood, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a structured process supported by algorithmic automation and oversight committees.

Edward Alligier is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked primarily with Primerica in various capacities since 1998, including a recent tenure at Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Alligier Health and Entertainment, LLC, which offers personal training and character birthday party entertainment services. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, using model-driven strategies provided by third-party asset managers. The firm supports approximately 3,698 advisors across 1,829 offices and oversees about $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Paul Shirinian is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010 and has served at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market models as part of its financial planning process.

Andrew Pinto is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Lacrosse Unlimited and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory roles, he has teaching experience at Pace University and earlier worked with Cozy Noses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and strategies to support its clients’ financial goals.