Jason Thieme is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. Prior to this position, he served as a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2026. In his leadership capacity, Jason is committed to helping associates maximize their potential by following a structured framework for success. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he has interests that include the beach, cars, fitness, pets, reading, and volunteering.

Dhruv Oberoi is a Financial Advisor - FADP with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth management and long-term financial planning. He focuses on client areas including college and education planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and retirement income. With over 20 years of experience studying markets and investing, Dhruv holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa and a Master’s degree in Finance from Baruch College. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and provides a wide range of services such as investment management, everyday banking, home loans, business banking and lending, retirement planning, college savings, and trusts and estate planning. He is fluent in Hindi and English. Dhruv values building long-term relationships with his clients and aims to be a proactive resource for their financial needs. Outside of his professional duties, he is involved with Bank of America volunteering and enjoys interests such as billiards, bowling, golfing, reading, spending time with family, table tennis, tennis, and watching movies.

Nicholas Condit is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to design financial strategies that emphasize durability and adaptability over time. His approach focuses on helping clients understand the interaction between investments, cash flow, and risk exposure, aiming to support sound decision-making as market conditions and life circumstances change. Nicholas's expertise includes college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, and sports & entertainment. He provides ongoing guidance and disciplined review to help clients stay aligned with their long-term goals and navigate periods of stress with confidence. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Nicholas is involved with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and has personal interests in football, golfing, music, reading, skiing, spending time with family, swimming, traveling, and watching movies.

Adam Shilkoski is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018. His prior experience includes positions at Foresters Financial Services. 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 when recommending investment strategies.

Bruce Perhach is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates and Investment Advisors Asset Management, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

David Sasso is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Wall Knights Family Foundation, a nonprofit focused on children, youth, and sports. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Nicole Picone is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license. In addition to her advisory role, Picone is a partner at MPF Professionals P.C., where she oversees tax and accounting services. She is also involved as a registered representative with Maniscalco Wealth Management, Ltd. and Posterity Family Wealth Management Ltd. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement services through a broad network of independent advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering customizable investment strategies and access to third-party money managers.

Brian Gaffney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2000. In addition to his advisory role, he has licensed activities related to non-variable insurance and has been involved in group health insurance sales. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Dale Perez is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked at TD Bank and held positions in various companies including Verizon Wireless and Magnify Brewing Company. He co-owns an inactive LLC with his spouse that was intended to be an online coffee business but has remained dormant since its formation. 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 clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Anthony Cifelli Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC from 2009 to 2017 and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2017 to 2020. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in Medicare insurance through Superior Senior Solutions, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored, research-driven recommendations. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing algorithmic tools and in-house oversight to support retirement income strategies.

William Yaegel is a financial advisor with Stifel in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007. Stifel serves a diverse clientele including individual, institutional, and municipal clients, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Todd Dotterweich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022, and previously spent nine years with Santander Securities, LLC and Santander Bank, NA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data to support its investment strategies.

Tara Attardo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2008 and Bank of America since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business creating handmade shirts, glasses, bags, and other customized accessories. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jyoti Oberai is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its prior iteration as AXA Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a retail business, J&J Fine Wine & Liquors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management solutions. The firm delivers services through a broad network of investment representatives and utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs for portfolio implementation.

William Witt is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Holmdel, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, as well as operating Rosato's Pub and Pizzeria. He also works as an insurance agent, assisting clients with health insurance applications and cost management related to their medical needs. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities, offering investment advisory and brokerage services primarily through model-driven portfolios and access to third-party asset managers.

James Solano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, G Capital Advisors, LLC, and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. since 2002. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private bank since 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 and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Shea Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Oppenheimer & Co. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services using a broad range of planning areas and Wells Fargo’s research and tools.

James Gallo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2012. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and uses multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Sara Elbanna is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016, also working with Bank of America since 2017. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Steven Milsen is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been employed at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Network Agency in Staten Island, where he has worked since 2016. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary models as well as unaffiliated strategists and providing flexible investment implementation options.