Joel Taylor is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, having joined Merrill Lynch in 2016. Joel focuses on understanding the priorities of high-net-worth individuals and families and delivering personalized financial strategies to support their goals. His expertise encompasses a wide range of financial planning areas, including asset allocation, education funding, retirement income planning, tax minimization strategies, and estate planning services. Joel works with clients to develop customized approaches involving equities, fixed income, alternative investments, options, ETFs, and other investment types, while also providing access to banking, credit, and lending services through Bank of America. He holds Series 3, 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations. Joel earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Delaware. He is actively involved in his community, having served as the President of the Bedminster Far Hills Little League, reflecting his commitment to local engagement.

Justin Branch is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2020 and is also involved as a tutor at Sylvan Learning Center. Prior to his current roles, he worked at Rutgers University and Jespy House. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing 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 that combines advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Andrew Kowitski Jr. serves as a Senior Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager, holding the Sports and Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ designation. He works within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he applies a consistent approach developed through years of experience navigating multiple market fluctuations. Andrew collaborates closely with clients to build personalized investment strategies that align with their financial goals and changing market conditions. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, and focuses on clients in the sports and entertainment sectors. Andrew customizes his strategies around clients' priorities, risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs, and objectives. He is committed to Merrill's goals-based wealth management process to help clients pursue meaningful objectives, including lifestyle aspirations and securing a lasting legacy. Andrew holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He completed his high school education at Spotswood High School and earned an Associate's Degree from Middlesex County College. Additionally, he attended Kean University without conferring a degree. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys spending time with his family, swimming, and woodworking.

Nicholas Petrole is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Mass Mutual, he held various roles including multiple positions at Rowan University and retail management at Shoprite. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. Their approach involves collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with optional implementation through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

John Cusate is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 37 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm provides a broad range of services including fee-based financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and capital markets activities.

Mark Singh is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., HSBC Bank USA, N.A., AXA Advisors, LLC, and GWN Securities, Inc. Outside of finance, he has been involved with 1st Class Entertainment & Productions LLC as an artist and musician since 1999. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Barry Guariglia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Dawn Lewis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 38 years of experience in the industry. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1988. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a part-time sole proprietorship called The Gourmet Cupboard, selling spices and mixes at home parties. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Muzikar is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Invest Financial Corporation for 10 years and Axa Advisors for three years before joining Equitable Advisors in 2017. Outside of finance, he is a professional comedian and owner of Mike Muzikar's Comedy. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers tailored advisory services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Bilal Mian is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New Brunswick, NJ, bringing two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch and PNC Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support client decision-making.

Loretta Aquino is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds the PFS™ and Series 63 designations. She has 26 years of industry experience and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. In addition to her advisory work, she manages an accounting and tax practice and serves as an elected board member of Staten Island Academy. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Jose Diaz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011 and previously held positions at Santander Bank and Santander Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Diaz owns and manages multiple residential rental properties and has worked as an independent rideshare driver. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

John Fraser is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 32 years of experience in the financial services industry, including prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities. He has been with Ameriprise since 2019. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a 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.

Seamus Whalen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Whalen is involved in teaching through the Financial Educators Network. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Susan Fakes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bedminster, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach combines investment research and algorithmic tools to provide written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Arlene Armando is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and currently based in Westfield, NJ. She has been with Cetera and affiliated entities since 2018 and previously served on the Ridgewood Board of Education from 2014 to 2018. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Vincent Intiso Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at NewEdge Advisors, LLC and has held various positions outside finance, including roles in retail and education. 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 advisers. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and advanced portfolio management technologies.

Michael Serrapica is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, Serrapica is a Certified Public Accountant and principal of his own CPA firm, Michael Serrapica CPA PLLC, which provides tax and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Eric Stiles is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2015 and is also associated with Malecki Financial Group, where he is involved in financial services. Additionally, he works as an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services through multiple program structures, combining affiliated and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Ashok Rajan is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Janney Montgomery Scott. In addition to his advisory work, he writes lifestyle articles on wine and participates as a speaker on wealth management topics. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party management through an integrated platform combining advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product sales.