Jonathan Ranieri is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains an active real estate sales license related to his family's brokerage in New Jersey. 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, and institutions.

Nicholas Chopey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2018 and was previously with AXA Advisors LLC for two years. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm is dual-registered as an SEC investment adviser and broker-dealer and works extensively with program sponsors and third-party managers to offer advisory and brokerage solutions.

James Swanton is a CFP® certificant with 10 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Clinton BNI networking group in Clinton, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Elizabeth Coronato is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2011. The firm, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. Merrill offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Jaffe is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Royal Alliance since 2011. Jaffe is also involved in fixed insurance sales through two LLCs in New Jersey and California. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and offers a variety of portfolio management options, including access to third‑party money managers and unified managed accounts.

Dharav Vyas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Dominick Salvatore is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, Northeast Wealth Planners, Bank of America, and IBI Security Transport. He also has teaching experience at Rider University and Rowan College at Burlington County. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Hui Corona is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing wealth management solutions tailored to affluent clients and families. She holds professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Hui focuses on helping business leaders develop strategies for tax minimization, asset monetization and protection, growth maximization, and wealth transfer. Her expertise includes guiding business owners through exit planning, from maximizing business value to ensuring smooth transitions. Hui takes a client-centric approach by understanding individual goals and providing advice on investing, retirement planning, and financial preparedness. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of International Business and Economics, an MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and completed an accredited certificate program at Yale School of Management. Hui communicates fluently in English and Chinese.

Manish Kakkar is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in United Healthcare dental and health insurance activities. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering 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, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor financial solutions based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Bellaria Jimenez is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. She has worked with Metropolitan Life Insurance, MetLife Securities, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a homesteader farm stand selling agricultural goods and farm crafts. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Jason De Tata is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at MML Investors Services and MassMutual from 2017 to 2022, as well as at Massey Morgan Financial Solutions and KCD Financial, Inc. He is involved with Avail Wealth Group LLC and Gladstone Wealth Partners, entities associated with his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research from various sources.

Meghan Sutphen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., along with various positions outside the financial industry and involvement with local boards of education. 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 when recommending investment strategies.

Michael Emerson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked as an independent sales agent since 1999 and has been with LPL Financial since 2013. His other business activities include serving as a non-variable insurance agent with a focus on long-term care. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

David Scafa is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Avantax and operates Scafa Professional Center, LLC. In addition to advisory roles, he provides tax preparation and accounting services through his own CPA practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diversified investment programs, combining model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Michael Warin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Insurance Services for over two decades and has operated Michael Warin - Financial Services, LLC since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the audit team at Faith Lutheran Church, participates as an usher, co-chairs the soup kitchen committee, and chairs the annual walk for hunger. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to various portfolio management options and investment strategies tailored to client needs.

Christopher Mottershead is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Novella Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Strategic Benefits Group, a fixed insurance business specializing in group employee benefits. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and oversees more than $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Matthew Doyal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cuna Brokerage Services Inc., Pentagon Federal Credit Union, Lifecycle Financial Advisors, LLC, and McGraw Fill Federal Credit Union. He currently serves as a manager at Pentagon Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

William Ianni is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. William graduated as a first-generation college graduate from New Jersey City University Honors Business College with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. William works with a select group of individuals and families, including business owners, senior executives, medical professionals, and lawyers, delivering customized financial strategies. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, portfolio management services, defined benefit plans, and legacy planning. He provides comprehensive financial services ranging from general investing to retirement planning and saving for the unexpected, coordinating with Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Residing in Somerset County, William spends his personal time golfing, hiking, traveling, exploring different foods and cuisines, and spending time with friends and family. His approach centers on building trust and confidence through understanding each client's unique financial landscape, aiming to simplify financial complexities and provide support for generations to come.

Keith Latimer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, previously spending a decade with IC Advisory Services, Inc. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Longwood University Foundation. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm integrates these services with a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.