Amaya Pollard is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with technology professionals and other clients to develop personalized financial plans that address their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. Her services include retirement planning, investment management, and providing guidance on stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other employer-provided compensation benefits. Amaya's expertise encompasses corporate executive services, education planning, employee benefits planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, and personal retirement planning. She holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Bowling Green State University. Outside of her professional work, Amaya enjoys painting, reading, running, and practicing yoga. She is dedicated to understanding her clients' priorities and helping them create strategies to pursue their financial goals.

Alan Becker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2014 and also operates Summit Asset Management, Inc. Outside of advisory services, Becker is involved with Life Policy Pros, Inc., a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of adviser representatives. The firm provides a broad range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment program options.

Nicholas Russo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Russo serves as vice-president on the board of the Tri-Boro Chamber of Commerce and participates in ALS research fundraising through his fraternity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Alexander Zebrowski is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory roles, he was involved with Montclair Golf Club for seven years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Carolyn Harris is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2017, following four years at Ameriprise Financial Services. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies designed by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Zachary Boorse is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to provide personalized financial strategies and ongoing guidance. His approach focuses on helping clients build, preserve, and transfer wealth while aligning their financial decisions with their unique goals and evolving needs. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for defined benefit plans, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Zachary employs a goals-based planning approach to help clients connect their finances to what matters most, such as family, lifestyle, future retirement, and legacy. Zachary holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Fairfield University. He has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Gregory Marsh is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Marsh has a 50% ownership interest in Bruno Marsh & Associates Inc., operating as Bridgehaven Fiduciary Partners. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services across a broad range of areas, including retirement, education, and specialized planning such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and referral channels to offer tailored recommendations backed by its research and planning tools.

Michael Smith is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cetera, bringing four years of industry experience. He has held positions at Cetera Wealth Services, Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors, and Avantax Investment Services, among others. Outside of investment advising, he serves as a principal at Nisivoccia LLP, a CPA firm providing audit, accounting, and tax services, and is a member of the Jefferson Township Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Phaedra Bachan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Walmart and educational tutoring through Homework Helpers. She also tutors part-time outside of her advisory work. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients, using model-based investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians.

Mariela Maquilon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2010 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, including a prior role at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 third-party sources.

Robert Abdul is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at TD Ameritrade and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience driving for ride-sharing services. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related financial planning and managed account services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with a multi-asset, model-driven approach and a centralized operational structure.

William Booker is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at UBS since 2010, following a tenure at Bank of America. He serves on the board of directors for St. Anthony High School in Jersey City and is involved with the Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania, where he participates in scholarship and investment committees. Booker is also a partner in WorkNest LLC, a company providing workplace solutions for nursing mothers. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, relying on proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor client plans.

Jason Klein is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2023 and previously held roles at Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer of the Temple Shalom Men's Club in Bridgewater, NJ. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through various program structures and custodial relationships.

Judith Kasen Windsor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Chatham, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022, following previous roles within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC dating back to 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a trustee for a family-related trust. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services through its advisors, who develop tailored recommendations using internal research and tools, with flexible implementation options for clients.

Steven Haiser is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cranford, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 30 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Primerica Advisors since 1995 and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Triple Eight Ventures, LLC, which provides karate and self-defense instruction. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and select separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

Sandra Yates is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Scottrade, Inc. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2019. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Steven La Ferriere is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He serves as a director for the Summit/New Providence Rotary Club, coordinating community programs and volunteer opportunities, and is a member of the Madison Pool Ad Hoc Committee, working on preserving local recreational facilities. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Abdul Awan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and Selective Insurance. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and deliver model portfolios.

Richard Defuccio is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Chatham, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Defuccio has ownership interests in Marquis Wealth Advisors LLC and Corwil, Inc., both investment-related businesses. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of financial planning and investment services, including niche planning specialties. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and referral channels, offering tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Jill Williams is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2018, following prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Williams serves on a pro bono committee, contributing her time outside of her advisory duties. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, delivering personalized, research-driven recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.