Christopher Mclaughlin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. 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 planning process uses structured discovery and approved tools, incorporating modeling techniques like Monte Carlo simulations, while clients are responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Gaurang Pandya is a CFP® certificant with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior experience includes a 25-year tenure at Prudential Financial Inc. and roles at Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of his condominium association, volunteers as a driver safety instructor and speakers bureau member for AARP, and participates on the CFP Board of Standards’ Disciplinary Enforcement Committee hearing panel. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

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.

Walter Archer is a financial advisor at Merrill with the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Freedom Mortgage, and various other companies. He is a part owner of WAC Entertainment, LLC, a music and entertainment business that is currently inactive. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Danielle Beccarelli is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank spanning 17 years. 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 investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Diana Luna is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated since 2005, totaling 21 years at the firm. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Shane O'Neill is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held various roles in education and retail and briefly worked with Enhanced Spaces & Botanicals. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brant Roun is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having three years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2025, he worked at Fidelity Investments for two years and held various roles at the University of Delaware and other organizations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions to clients' goals and risk profiles.

Tina Depaola is a financial advisor at Merrill with 38 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Merrill in 2020, she worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2017 to 2020. 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, and institutions.

Cheri Geany is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works alongside a team of experienced professionals to provide clients with customized, goals-based financial strategies that encompass all aspects of their financial lives. Her approach involves developing diversified investment portfolios and personalized plans to address clients’ needs in areas such as college education planning, retirement income, and portfolio management services. Cheri holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina System and has completed an accredited certificate program from Georgetown University. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Additionally, Cheri contributes to her community as a member of the Noble Academy Board of Trustees.

Alyssa Devenny is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority and Professional Physical Therapy. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing a broad investable universe that includes mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Francis Vitellaro is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Securities America, Inc. and Investacorp Advisory Services, Inc. Vitellaro also serves as an advisor at Premier Wealth Services, an investment advisory and asset management firm. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with multiple platforms, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios.

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.

Saul Gomez is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Servpro and Employbridge, among others. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Christian Gunther is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2005. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Megan Mandella is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2015, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of her financial career, she serves as an Air Force Intelligence Analyst with the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its financial planning process.