John Maita II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, noted for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach includes a detailed Recommendation Report utilizing proprietary research and third-party data, with recommendations implemented on a non-discretionary basis.

Frederick Walter III is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1985 and provides education and guidance in asset management, tax reporting, estate planning, and other wealth management activities. His approach is guided by the lives, families, and priorities of his clients. Fred focuses on offering a comprehensive approach to managing wealth, beginning with understanding each client's financial situation and what matters most to them. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He works with clients to develop flexible, personalized financial strategies that adapt to changing goals and market conditions, leveraging the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America. Fred holds a Bachelor's Degree from Williams College and holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He was born and raised in Parsippany, New Jersey. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, golfing, running, skiing, and spending time with his family, often reflecting on financial matters during these activities.

Juliet Parsons Betzel is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she focuses on connecting clients to the appropriate people, plans, and processes tailored to their unique financial goals. Her approach integrates personal perspectives and priorities to assist clients in pursuing objectives such as funding education, planning for retirement and potential healthcare costs, and establishing long-term family financial plans. Juliet holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her Bachelor's Degree from St. Francis University. Through her work, Juliet emphasizes simplicity and transparency in wealth planning to help clients navigate the complexities of investing.

Michael Smith is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with firms including Avantax and Northwestern Mutual. He also serves as a Wealth Management Assistant at Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors, where he supports client service and account-related activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that services individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, featuring multi-manager investment platforms with diverse program options and custodial arrangements.

Paula Kirejevas is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2014. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers tailored to each client’s risk profile.

David Hollenberg is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs with customizable portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Gregory Bruno is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously was with UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor and power of attorney for family members in New Jersey. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. 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.

Macklin Micera is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank, having previously worked at SSA and Co and General Electric. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Eric Mattessich is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments as of 2024. He is a CFP professional with nearly 15 years of experience providing financial guidance. He focuses on working collaboratively with families in the Morristown area to develop and implement financial plans that align with their goals. Prior to his current role, Eric held positions as Vice President at J.P. Morgan Private Bank from 2021 to 2024 and at Ayco Goldman Sachs from 2010 to 2021. His professional experience encompasses wealth maximization and financial planning for individuals and organizations. Outside of his professional work, Eric has interests in baseball, fitness, food, football, and pets.

David Brask is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and analytical tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Anthony Martino is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at several firms including Nicholas Pascarella & Co., Allied Wealth Partners, and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Martino is also a financial professional at Pascarella Wealth Partners LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering various portfolio management and retirement services through a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Matthew Giordano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services and Citigroup Global Markets. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC 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, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Todd Smith is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an additional insurance business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a model-based approach utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory programs, providing services across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Michael Stickler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he also performs notary services as an independent contractor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning arrangements.

Michael Bianco is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chatham, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Stephen Ponichtera Jr. is a Series 63-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Morristown, NJ, with 54 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously held roles at Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its approach.

Renee Wainberg is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Short Hills, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations in its financial planning process.

Michael Rosenberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Florham Park, NJ, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2004 and previously spent two years with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Rosenberg is also involved in selling life and health insurance, dedicating part of his time to that 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, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and operational tools across a network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Kelly Frisch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Kelly worked for ten years at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and modeling tools, serving clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Mark Franciotti Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2022. 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.