Erika Kelly is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2016, as well as Bank of America since 2026. Prior to her financial career, she was employed at The College of New Jersey from 2013 to 2017. 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.

Anton Check is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2020. In his current role, he focuses on understanding clients' financial goals and collaborating with them to develop tailored financial plans using Fidelity's strategies and investment options. Anton brings extensive experience to his position, having worked as a Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA-CREF from 2014 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as a Financial Advisor at JP Morgan from 2012 to 2014 and at Morgan Stanley from 2010 to 2012. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial planning and wealth management. Outside of his professional work, Anton enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, fitness, exploring culinary experiences as a foodie, scuba diving, and snowboarding.

Roberto Roffo is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience in the financial markets. He began his career at Merrill and has developed and managed a wide range of funds and investment strategies across multiple asset classes and market environments. Roberto has served as a market commentator and lecturer, authoring numerous white papers and being featured in financial media outlets such as Bloomberg, The Bond Buyer, TheStreet.com, Debtwire, and Reuters. He holds bachelor's degrees in Economics and English from the University of Massachusetts and maintains FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Beyond his professional commitments, Roberto is involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. His areas of client focus include family wealth management, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income.

Barbara Correra Ditoro is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2000. 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Flynn is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Rashid Ramiz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2025 and previously held roles at King Financial Network, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. Ramiz also serves as Director of Retirement Planning at King Financial Network. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and affiliations, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Michael Hittner is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their short- and long-term financial goals and helps build customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. Prior to his current position, Michael served as a financial advisor at Merrill from 2011 to 2022. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his expertise in financial consulting and advising. Michael emphasizes forming strong relationships with his clients and their families, maintaining a deep level of trust, reliability, and competency throughout his professional practice.

Joseph Moliterno is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013, previously associated with Axa Advisors LLC for seven years. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Ruslan Nesevich is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Commonwealth Financial Network and Resource America, Inc., and operates an estate planning law firm, Nesevich Law, LLC, where he serves as owner. He also holds a director role at King Financial Network, focusing on estate planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Jonathan Ranieri is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains an active real estate sales license related to his family's brokerage in New Jersey. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Nicholas Chopey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2018 and was previously with AXA Advisors LLC for two years. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm is dual-registered as an SEC investment adviser and broker-dealer and works extensively with program sponsors and third-party managers to offer advisory and brokerage solutions.

James Swanton is a CFP® certificant with 10 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Clinton BNI networking group in Clinton, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Elizabeth Coronato is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2011. The firm, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. Merrill offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Jaffe is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Royal Alliance since 2011. Jaffe is also involved in fixed insurance sales through two LLCs in New Jersey and California. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and offers a variety of portfolio management options, including access to third‑party money managers and unified managed accounts.

Dharav Vyas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions. 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.

Dominick Salvatore is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, Northeast Wealth Planners, Bank of America, and IBI Security Transport. He also has teaching experience at Rider University and Rowan College at Burlington County. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Hui Corona is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing wealth management solutions tailored to affluent clients and families. She holds professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Hui focuses on helping business leaders develop strategies for tax minimization, asset monetization and protection, growth maximization, and wealth transfer. Her expertise includes guiding business owners through exit planning, from maximizing business value to ensuring smooth transitions. Hui takes a client-centric approach by understanding individual goals and providing advice on investing, retirement planning, and financial preparedness. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of International Business and Economics, an MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and completed an accredited certificate program at Yale School of Management. Hui communicates fluently in English and Chinese.

Manish Kakkar is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in United Healthcare dental and health insurance activities. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor financial solutions based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Bellaria Jimenez is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. She has worked with Metropolitan Life Insurance, MetLife Securities, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a homesteader farm stand selling agricultural goods and farm crafts. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Jason De Tata is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at MML Investors Services and MassMutual from 2017 to 2022, as well as at Massey Morgan Financial Solutions and KCD Financial, Inc. He is involved with Avail Wealth Group LLC and Gladstone Wealth Partners, entities associated with his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research from various sources.