Marc Sukoneck is a financial advisor with Stifel in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for The Arc of Union County and acts as Treasurer for the Randolph Baseball Diamond Club. Stifel serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decisions.

Julie Hafler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, bringing three years of industry experience. She has worked at Jefferies LLC and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. before joining her current firm. Outside of finance, she has been involved with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, incorporating ESG frameworks and utilizing broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Richard Fortune is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 credential and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent 34 years at Metlife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Fortune serves as treasurer and chairperson of the finance committee for The Center of Great Expectations, a nonprofit human services organization. Mass Mutual 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, employing a collaborative, annual planning approach that uses firm-approved analytical tools and does not include investment discretion.

William White is a financial advisor with Merrill in Short Hills, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2009 and concurrently with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Robert Dalia is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2011, concurrently associated with Bank of America since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board and as a committee member for the Shepards of Youth Charitable Trust, a nonprofit organization focused on education for underserved populations. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Evan Gates is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at John Wiley & Sons Inc, OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, and Honeywell International Inc. He is involved in a life settlement business through Ashar Group, working jointly with a partner on these transactions. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, corporate and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm employs a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on personalized client assessments and offering various investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Kelly Kalas is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and also worked at City National Bank beginning in 2026. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that combine discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with financial planning and brokerage services, using both in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies according to clients’ risk profiles.

Mark Zawistowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2018. Outside of finance, he has experience in the restaurant industry, including roles at Haven Riverfront Restaurant, Grove Square, and HopsSotch. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Lav Varma is a Series 65–licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, where he has worked since 1999. He has 43 years of industry experience and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Varma serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for Art N Beat, a nonprofit organization. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a range of advisory models implemented through third-party managers and emphasizes tailored client risk assessment and program matching.

Julian Cho is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2017 and previously held positions at JPMorgan Securities, LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services that include model-based outcome projections and estate planning strategies.

Sebastian Parco is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he builds strong relationships with clients by understanding their personal and financial situations. He analyzes risks and works with clients to develop and improve their overall financial plans, assisting in implementing agreed-upon strategies and maintaining ongoing communication to adjust plans as client goals evolve. Sebastian has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and OSG Associate. Prior to that, he was a Registered Representative at GAC from 2013 to 2014. His experience spans various aspects of financial consulting and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Sebastian enjoys family activities, exploring food, football, movies, soccer, and traveling.

Wendy Wasilewski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent three years at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jeffrey Yoanides is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He also owns and operates a financial services business, Jeffrey Yoanides, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of planning services that address diverse client needs, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis.

Carmel Mcpartland is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that incorporates structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through various advisory arrangements and affiliated entities.

Steven Tirpak is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Morristown, NJ, where he has worked since 2002. He has 24 years of industry experience and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an outside insurance business with The Hartford. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Jayashree Balasubramanian is a Series 66-registered advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2023 and previously held roles at Carecentrix and 24/7 Real Media. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research, incorporating forward-looking market assumptions and ESG criteria.

Gerard Scorziello is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He has held positions at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., Morgan Stanley DW Inc., and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to his current role. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member on the City of Clifton Board of Adjustment and works as a wine consultant for the Flow Wine Group. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that include cash-flow, retirement, education, and niche services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

John Schmitt is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Timothy Erday is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Erday serves as a board member and trustee for the Summit Education Foundation and participates in finance and estate planning roles for various trusts and local organizations. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, delivering recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Judith Kaufman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. She is currently with Merrill and Bank of America, where she has worked since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of her professional work, she serves as Treasurer for the Parent Teacher Organization at Calvin Coolidge Elementary School. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.