Robert Ditrani is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He is affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC and has worked at LPL Financial since 2012. Prior to that, he held positions at Stifel and Ryan Beck & Co. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model, utilizing a range of investment strategies and technology platforms, while providing access to proprietary and third-party managed account solutions.

John Kakolewski is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with RBC Rochdale, LLC and has worked previously at Rochdale Investment Management LLC and Rim Securities LLC since 2006. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and public entities. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment process that integrates quantitative screening, statistical modeling, and fundamental analysis, utilizing proprietary tools and third-party sub-advisors to create tailored portfolios across various asset classes.

Dana Gour is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with one year of industry experience. They hold a Series 66 designation and have a diverse background that includes legal roles at the Westchester District Attorney's Office, John Jay Legal Services, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Dana also served as a focus group participant for the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises individual investors, corporate clients, and institutional participants, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized executive wealth programs. The firm combines strategic and tactical allocation models with extensive resources across the Goldman Sachs ecosystem to tailor solutions for a broad range of client needs.

James Foti is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. He has been with Guardian Life since 2015 and Park Avenue Securities since 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he occasionally implements insurance solutions outside of Guardian to meet specific client needs. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client relationships through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Julian Natelli is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having four years of industry experience. His background includes work at Oppenheimer since 2019 and teaching roles at Ramapo College of New Jersey and Governor Livingston High School. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with custody of client assets maintained as a qualified custodian.

David Schelhorn is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including LPL Financial, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, Allied Wealth Partners, and Securian Financial Services. His activities include providing investment advisory services and selling fixed insurance products such as term life, universal life, whole life, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions including proprietary and third-party platforms. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and integrates technology to implement a range of investment strategies.

Abigail Rosen is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Corient, where she has worked since 2022, following prior roles at RegentAtlantic, Mariner Wealth Advisors, and Brinton Eaton. Rosen is based in Morristown, NJ. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and includes specialized offerings through affiliates such as family office and trust services.

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

John Mcadoo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2015 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Mcadoo serves as an official for the New Jersey Wrestling Officials Association. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kelly Walsh is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, with prior experience at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2014 to 2017. 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, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Traci Tabback is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Paramus, New Jersey, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer and officer for Alpine Home and School Administration, supporting fundraising for enrichment and extracurricular activities at Alpine Elementary School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and asset allocations.

Rudenca Blloshmi serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she helps clients develop personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their individual financial goals. She provides access to Merrill’s investment insights alongside the banking and lending solutions offered by Bank of America. Rudenca focuses on client areas including family wealth management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, retirement income, special needs planning, managing new wealth, and women and wealth. Rudenca holds multiple professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She attended Pace University without earning a degree and conducts business in both English and Albanian. Rudenca is involved with the Global Albanians Foundation and enjoys baseball, biking, golfing, music, and photography in her personal time.

Michael Pirozzi is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and both individual and corporate investment strategy. Michael focuses on developing personalized financial plans tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance, aiming to help clients pursue their long-term objectives through customized wealth management approaches. Michael holds a Bachelor’s Degree from James Madison University. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and communicates fluently in both English and Spanish. Originally from New Jersey, he currently resides in Madison, NJ, where he has been an active community member for nearly fourteen years. Michael also dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations, reflecting his commitment to community involvement. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys a variety of personal interests including baseball, chess, cooking, football, golfing, ice hockey, skiing, spending time with his family, and tennis.

Ralph Franzese is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. He is also involved with Vantage Wealth Management LLC in a bookkeeping capacity. 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, supporting advisors with technology and a broad range of financial services.

Robert Schiano is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves individuals, families, and corporate executives by providing wealth management services that integrate investment resources from Merrill and banking capabilities at Bank of America. Robert works collaboratively with clients’ attorneys and CPAs to address all aspects of their financial lives. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2000, Robert has focused on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to his clients’ goals, risk tolerances, and time horizons. He begins each client relationship with a thorough information gathering and risk assessment process and provides ongoing reviews to ensure alignment with evolving objectives. His services include assisting retirees with 401(k) distributions, income planning, and legacy planning. Robert holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his High School Diploma from Jonathan Dayton. He participates in the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay for Life and volunteers locally. A New Jersey native, Robert lives in Mountainside, NJ with his wife and two children. In his leisure time, he enjoys skiing and fishing.

Nishant Sharma is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop strategies to pursue short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. He provides guidance on a range of financial matters including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen expenses. Additionally, Mr. Sharma offers access to Bank of America specialists for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Mr. Sharma holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. He earned both a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Guru Nanak Dev University. His approach involves partnering with clients to identify what matters to them and their families in order to create tailored financial strategies.

David Bobrowsky is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Ic Advisory Services Inc. He operates Alden Wealth Management LLC as a related business activity. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

George Grube is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2021, he worked in various non-financial roles including positions at A La Cart and Buffalo Wild Wings. Outside of his advisory duties, he is employed with Hudmed LLC, assisting in hospital sanitation, and contributes part-time to Grape Expectations, Inc., a private wine-related business. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers to meet clients’ investment objectives.

Matthew Armendinger is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He specializes in helping individuals and families with various financial strategies including employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Matthew earned his Bachelor's Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and remains actively engaged with his alma mater through the Fairleigh Dickinson Young Alumni Association. His professional involvement extends to volunteering as a guest speaker with ALPFA NJ and supporting the Lupus Foundation for America, New Jersey Chapter. Outside of his professional work, Matthew enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, reading, running, spending time with his family, and practicing yoga. He participates in activities such as running with his run club in Jersey City and competing in indoor golf leagues.

Wallace Foster Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following prior roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools to support its advisory process.