David Mera Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and currently serves at Bank of America, N.A. since 2022. Prior to his financial services career, his background includes roles at Planet Honda, Fastenal Company, BJ's Wholesale, and Rutgers University. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Hofmann is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He also owns and operates Information Technology Recycling, LLC, a business he has been involved with since 2011. Additionally, Hofmann serves as a committee member of the Sussex County GOP Republican Committee in Byram Township, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Jeffrey Steinmann is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2018 and previously worked for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance for 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a varsity ski team coach in Rye, New York. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with portfolio optimization tools and offers both brokerage and advisory services across multiple program types.

Oscar Manrique is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 16 years before joining Raymond James in 2026. He is also the sole owner of Castleton Wealth Management, an investment-related business based in Staten Island, NY. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, institutional, and high-net-worth clients. The firm provides non-discretionary, tailored investment consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors in addressing various client needs.

Sean Stevens is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, where he has worked since 2016. He has 10 years of industry experience, primarily within Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to develop financial plans.

Michael Taggart is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a variety of advisory programs and customized portfolio management strategies incorporating both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Roderick Arias is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wachovia Bank, N.A. for 22 years and Ameriprise for one year. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm combines research and analytics with diversification principles to offer both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Lauren Schneider is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2018. Prior to her financial services career, she was employed at Fox News Channel / Newscorp from 2008 to 2017 and had a brief role at Ninety Acres at Natirar in 2017. 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 offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frank Petrelli is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Petrelli serves as a firefighter and union president for Paterson Fireman Local 202, as well as the legislative chairman for the New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory models, including third-party managed programs and discretionary portfolios, and offers ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Mark Reisman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Equitable Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill. Reisman serves as Vice President of the Board of Trustees for the Commission on Accreditation for Home Care, a nonprofit organization. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative annual planning relationships supported by firm-approved analytical tools and a range of specialized planning programs.

Stacey Roman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has held roles at Wachovia Bank, N.A., Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., Quick & Reilly, Inc., and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research-driven investment strategies with a broad range of financial products and operates with over 14,000 financial advisors managing approximately $671 billion in assets.

John Legband is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at E*Trade Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Bank of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and the Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Ryan Conklin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated from 2014 to 2020 before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Christopher Stapleton is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Westfield, NJ. His prior roles include positions at Guideline Financial Strategies, GWN Securities, and Academic Analytics, as well as experience in education and community organizations. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Rabadeau Wealth Group in a client service capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical modeling and maintains unique municipal advisory capabilities alongside customized employer advisory services.

Hal Smolanoff is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of ZJH Legacy, LLC, an investment-related business based in Cranford, NJ. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and operates a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Gandolfo Taravella is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He has held prior positions at Morgan Stanley and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing family-owned rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through affiliated entities.

Michael Eisenbraun is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones and Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Institute for Basic Research, is treasurer of the New Jersey State Society of Physician Assistants, and volunteers as an Emergency Medical Responder with the Little Silver EMS. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice.

Meredith D'Ovidio is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles at Morgan Stanley since 2021 and prior work at Waterlily and Loyola University Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured discovery processes and advanced planning tools to develop tailored financial plans.

Jinesh Shah is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing customized wealth strategies tailored to each client’s evolving needs. As a Merrill Wealth Management Advisor, he focuses on structuring and aligning broader financial strategies encompassing investment management, tax efficiency, retirement planning, and risk considerations. He works with a select group of business owners and high-earning professionals to address complex financial decisions requiring coordination, clarity, and a long-term perspective. His work particularly centers on clients navigating key financial inflection points, such as liquidity events, concentrated positions, and peak earning years. Jinesh serves as a strategic advisor, collaborating with clients’ CPAs and attorneys to ensure financial decisions are coordinated across investment, tax, and estate considerations. His professional credentials include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jinesh holds a Bachelor's Degree from Drexel University and is proficient in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys hiking, music, photography, pickleball, reading, swimming, tennis, traveling, watching movies, and yoga.

Joseph Falbo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. He has 31 years of industry experience, having previously worked at National Planning Corporation, Cetera, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is also an author through Falbo Education. 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 with access to model portfolios, third-party management, and institutional platforms.