Stephen Murray is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of his financial career, he plays guitar and sings. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Anthony Lewis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Morgan Stanley and Stifel. Outside of finance, he has been involved with the Manhattan Exercise Company, LLC for eight years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Gerald Dowling is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. With a career spanning over 45 years, he works primarily with self-employed business owners and professionals to help them achieve their investment goals through retirement. Gerald’s expertise includes the selection of individual equities, municipal bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs. He entered the securities industry in 1979 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2005 following the acquisition of his previous firm. He holds multiple FINRA registrations, including Series 3, 7, 8, 63, and 65, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a bachelor's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and an MBA from Seton Hall University. Gerald resides in Madison, NJ with his wife, Dori, and they have three grown children. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, watching movies, and writing.

Lindsey Kohler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019 and held prior positions at Summit Financial, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and several Summit-affiliated firms from 2016 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured discovery conversations and advanced planning tools, supporting clients with both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Ellen Ficacci is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020 and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for 11 years. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Robert Lewit Jr. is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Stifel since 2007. Based in Morristown, NJ, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary capital market analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Henry Youssef is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Belle Mead, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012, previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and vice president in several non-industry businesses, including a laundromat and real estate investment ventures. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through third-party programs. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing LPL and multiple TAMPs while offering both advisory and brokerage channels to execute client recommendations.

Ana Freay is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at TD Bank and ULTA Salon Cosmetic Fragrance, Inc. before joining J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset‑allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Daniel O'Sullivan is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Barnum Financial Group and Compass Group. MassMutual Investors Services 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, using firm-approved software to develop written recommendations in collaborative client relationships.

Theresa Payne is a financial advisor with Merrill in East Brunswick, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 28 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 1994. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Cosentino is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at First Allied Securities and First Allied Advisory Services before joining Cetera. He also serves as a trustee for COSENTINO IRRV. LIFE INS. TRUST. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports over 10,000 advisors nationwide, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Warren Gisser is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank since 2016 and has been with RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs combining discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, with investment strategies tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Nicolas Zolofra is a Financial Advisor Trainee at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he is developing his expertise in financial planning and wealth management. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, reflecting his focus on retirement planning strategies. Nicolas earned his Bachelor's Degree from The College of New Jersey. He is building his career in financial advisory services with a foundation in retirement planning credentials and a formal education background.

Mary Emson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, having started her career at Citigroup Global Markets in 1996. Emson is involved in family estate and investment planning through ownership and part ownership of entities focused on these areas, and she serves on the advisory board of Next Chapter, a finance-related organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment research to support its advisory process.

Melanie Winkle is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Barings and TIAA before joining Wells Fargo in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

James Miller is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at IC Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc. for 17 years each. Miller serves as a board member of the Rotary Club of Cranford. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Andrew Allen is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Morristown, New Jersey. He began his career in wealth management at Merrill in 1994 and is a founding partner of The Harbor Group, a team dedicated to serving the complex financial needs of high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and foundations. Andrew also serves on the Board of Managers and the Investment Committee of Dillon Trust Company, a single-family, private trust company. Andrew’s expertise includes managing proprietary model portfolios and tailoring investment strategies to meet clients’ specific needs and goals. His approach incorporates an understanding of family dynamics into wealth strategy, allowing the team to adapt to market changes, price volatility, global events, and changes in clients’ personal circumstances. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Rollins College and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designation awarded by the College for Financial Planning. Beyond his professional work, Andrew has a family background in the wine business, with his family’s company owning several notable vineyards and a Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris. He is involved in philanthropy as a director of two charitable foundations—the Allen Family Foundation and the Clarence and Anne Dillon Dunwalke Trust—and serves on the Board of Trustees at Berkshire School, his alma mater. He has also held board positions with other charitable and educational organizations.

Wiener Nivose is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2016 and has additional experience at Primerica Financial Services and Nysdot. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Fruit In Action LLC (Finact LLC), which provides assistance to people in Haiti. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, maintaining oversight of its investment models and processes.

Lawrence Forlenza is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Raymond James Financial Services. He also operates Morristown Wealth Management as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Katherine Danbury is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Nicholas Pascarella and Co, Cetera Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles using both in-house and third-party investment managers.