Andrew Liss is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 44 years of industry experience and has worked at Merrill since 1982, concurrently working at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, along with trading, account administration, and custody support.

Lucas Cervelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he held various roles including work with Regal Consultants Corp. and positions with the Long Beach Island Beach Patrol. He is also the sole proprietor of EchoLine LLC, a technology consulting business. 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 and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Lloyd Winkler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Winkler also works as an agent/broker involved in fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers across various program structures.

Melissa Hertzberg is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she collaborates with individuals, families, and business owners to develop personalized financial plans and tailored investment portfolios aimed at achieving their specific goals. Melissa's approach focuses on delivering service, strategic guidance, and advice to help grow and protect client wealth. She graduated with Highest Honors from the College of Business and Economics at Lehigh University, an honor awarded to those ranking in the top 5% of their class. Melissa holds professional designations as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Beyond her client work, Melissa serves on the board of the Morristown Short Hills Market Women's Exchange, an employee network group focused on enhancing client service and supporting the careers of women through philanthropic and educational initiatives. She grew up in Somerset County, New Jersey, and currently resides in Hoboken. Melissa's personal interests include basketball, chess, cooking, dancing, skiing, spending time with her family, and watching movies.

Greg Bayvel is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides traditional advice and guidance, as well as builds and manages personalized investment strategies for his clients. These strategies may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies, and can be managed on a discretionary basis through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Greg has been working in the financial services industry since 2005 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2012. He holds a Bachelor's degree with a double major in Economics and Management and Labor Relations from Rutgers University, awarded in 2004, and a Master of Business Administration from Rutgers Business School with a focus on Finance, completed in 2012. He holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, Greg is an active community member involved with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, St. Peter's Orphanage, Team in Training, and The Hoboken Shelter. He has completed over twenty marathons while raising money for charities including the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the ALS Association of NYC. Greg resides in Boonton Township, New Jersey, with his wife, Casey, and sons, Jack and Cameron.

Michael Errichiello is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Nutley, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Axa Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a part-time fire inspector and firefighter, holds the treasurer position for the Lyndhurst Volunteer Fire Department, and is involved with fire prevention and emergency response organizations in New Jersey. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model-based approach to client portfolios, utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory programs alongside select proprietary options.

Bryan Young is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at Montclair State University and Kings Supermarkets. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Hetal Gandhi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, Gandhi has worked at several firms including Citizens Securities, Cetera Investment Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Investors Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Thomas Watkins is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cetera Investment Advisers, Jack Schroeder And Associates, and Thompson And Thompson Consulting. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a tax and accounting business and serves as president of the Totowa Public Library board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that provides investment advisory services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions, offering a range of portfolio management and retirement services across multiple program structures.

Daniel Prisciotta Jr. is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2025. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years. Outside of advising, he is an author and owner of Prisco Publishing LLC. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various program options including Unified Managed Accounts and third-party money manager programs.

Michael Venturi is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 1994. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Florham Park, 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yvette Lamchek Emnas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Mary Perrone is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Wired Delivery, an online retail business, and works as an independent travel advisor with Dream Vacations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process that incorporates various modeling tools and advisory services.

Douglas Bilenski is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ long-term goals. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Douglas holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Montclair State University. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Drawing on a strong personal philosophy rooted in hard work and character, he is committed to guiding clients through all market cycles and phases of their financial life. Outside of his professional work, Douglas volunteers with organizations in his community. He enjoys golfing, ice hockey, and traveling, particularly exploring national parks out west. He is a husband and father with a strong connection to family values and responsibility.

Eric Brubaker is a CFP® professional affiliated with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2019. He has six years of industry experience and has held roles outside finance including positions at Ramapo Country Day Camp and involvement with political campaigns. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Scott Schlett is a CFP® with 35 years of experience in financial advisory services. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, working within Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Brendan Cahill is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2021. He has been with Fidelity since 2014, previously serving as a Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant within the company. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial from 2005 to 2014. With nearly two decades of experience in the financial industry, Brendan specializes in helping clients make informed decisions and stay on track toward their financial goals. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation and focuses on market trends and planning strategies to provide personalized advice. Outside of his professional work, Brendan's personal interests include golf, military service, parenthood, reading, and snowboarding.

Zak Bissell is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments in various roles since 2015, including Investment Consultant from 2021 to 2024, High Net Worth Service Associate from 2016 to 2021, and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2015 to 2016. As a Certified Financial Planner™, he emphasizes creating sensible plans through meaningful conversations and thoughtful planning to help clients grow, preserve, and live off their wealth. Zak's professional experience spans multiple facets of financial consulting and investment services, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of client needs and financial strategies. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys cooking and baking, exploring culinary experiences as a foodie, and participates in sports such as golf, running, and soccer.

Carlton Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chatham, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004 and previously worked at WS Griffith Securities, Inc. from 2002 to 2004. In addition to his advisory work, he is commissioned as a notary and engaged in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser delivering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, providing a variety of financial planning, asset management, and retirement advisory solutions.

Sonalika Lovato is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously was with MetLife Securities Inc from 2014 to 2017. Outside of advising, she is also licensed as an insurance agent, offering individual and group life, health, disability, LTC, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management using firm-approved software and structured annual planning relationships.