Carlos Del Rio Madero is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2025 after working for two years at Prudential Advisors, where he obtained his financial licenses and gained industry experience. Prior to his career in financial advising, Carlos worked for one of eBay's top consignors, assisting clients with million-dollar portfolios during significant liquidation events. Carlos's expertise includes divorce transition planning, employee financial health, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is fluent in English, Spanish, and Hindi. Carlos earned his high school diploma from Passaic Valley Regional High School. In addition to his professional work, Carlos is involved in the Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership and Advancement and the Parents and Caregivers Network. His personal interests include dancing, football, music, reading, and tennis.

Laura Sollecito is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. She joined UBS Financial Services in 2024 after a decade of prior experience elsewhere. She is based in Paramus, NJ. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions to client goals.

Matthew Nitto is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Campbell Lutyens, Levelup HCS LLC, and Jefferies. Prior to his advisory career, he also spent time as a self-employed fitness coach. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Tariq Marouf is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Truist Securities, and teaching positions at the University of Maryland and Modern American School. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Matthew Barkauskas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2022. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he held roles at SidelineSwap, LLC and Proficio Capital Partners. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria within a framework supported by affiliated portfolio services.

Irina Lovelace is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Webster Bank, Israel Discount Bank, and TIAA. Outside of her advisory work, she manages a residential rental property. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Melissa Lovell is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 32 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney prior to joining UBS in 2017. Lovell holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and serves as trustee for family trusts. 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. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Mark Sauceda is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a collaborative financial planning experience. He emphasizes a client-centric approach with personalized strategies tailored to unique goals and financial circumstances. Mark has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having served as a Senior Financial Advisor at Vanguard from 2019 to 2022 and as a Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA from 2010 to 2019.

Vito Manno is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity, a role he has held since 2024. He has been a financial professional for over two decades, accumulating extensive experience across various roles in the financial services industry. Prior to his current position, he served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2024. His earlier positions include Retirement Education Specialist at Principal Financial Group from 2014 to 2020, Financial Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. in 2014, Financial Advisor at NFP Advisor Services from 2006 to 2014, and Financial Consultant at AXA Advisors from 2003 to 2006. Vito holds a degree in Finance and maintains a California Insurance License. Throughout his career, he has focused on building trusting relationships with clients by listening carefully to their needs, concerns, and goals. He aims to be a financial confidant who partners closely with clients and their families. Vito and his team are committed to earning trust and fostering collaboration with those they advise.

John Nasisi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hackettstown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals near or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines algorithmic and research-driven approaches to offer advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive institutional platform.

Kevin Conwell is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His career includes roles at Citizens Securities, LLC, and various positions within JPMorgan entities since 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part-owner of Novele Inc., a company involved in designing and manufacturing energy storage devices. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared with many institutional advisory programs.

Mark Ruggiero is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in baseball and softball training and instruction as a partner. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with a focus on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Giuseppina Geissbuhler is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in wellness and wellness-related entrepreneurial activities, including operating a business focused on meditation, fear release tools, and birth preparation support. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering various capital markets services alongside fee-based financial planning and portfolio management.

Justin Taylor is a CFP® certificant with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, and specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Lindsay Heller is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Goldman Sachs & Co. and Farther Finance, Inc. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2022. 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 screening and qualitative research to support recommendations within a framework that may include ESG eligibility.

John-Paul Tancona is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth management, retirement planning, and complex divorce financial analysis. He leverages over 26 years of experience in the financial industry, including 19 years as a fixed income trader, to provide personalized financial strategies tailored to the needs of busy professionals and families. John-Paul's approach emphasizes honesty, trust, transparency, and a commitment to delivering custom-managed solutions rather than one-size-fits-all plans. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Villanova University and has earned professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). As a founding member of the Sparta, New Jersey chapter of Stand for the Silent and a board member of the Sparta Education Foundation, John-Paul is actively involved in community organizations. He also contributes to the Lake Hopatcong Foundation and Our Lady of the Lake Church. Outside of his professional work, John-Paul enjoys hiking, spending time with his family, playing tennis, and traveling. His team focuses on aligning clients' current financial situations with their future goals, including retirement planning, wealth protection, and guidance through financial hardships such as divorce.

Denis Walker is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. He previously worked for MetLife Securities from 2005 to 2017 and has been affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family dynasty trust and is an independent insurance agent specializing in health, dental, vision, and fixed annuity products. 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 provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-driven planning without discretionary investment authority.

Mahi Haider is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held positions at LPL Enterprise LLC and has experience in retail and information technology roles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Sidharth Chadha is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments as a Relationship Manager from 2022 to 2023 and as a Financial Representative from 2020 to 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, Sidharth was a Client Solutions Consultant at Vanguard from 2018 to 2020. Sidharth focuses on building and deepening strong relationships with clients to understand their unique needs, which allows him to assist clients in pursuing their financial goals. His approach involves gaining a thorough understanding of each client's distinct backgrounds, situations, and motivations to work together towards financial peace of mind and comfort. Outside of his professional role, Sidharth has personal interests that include fitness, spending time at the lake, movies, reading, and theater.

John Ahart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools, serving clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.