Beena Maharjan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oakland, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Primerica Advisors since 2000, with a brief period of unemployment from 2015 to 2025. Outside of advising, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities, providing a range of investment models including Strategic, Tactical, Tax-Aware, and Income Distribution approaches.

Cristian Rojas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling, centralized due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers its services on a non-discretionary basis, with client decision-making authority, and is known for its broad product access through affiliations within the J.P. Morgan organization.

David Hartgers is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and has a background that includes coaching as the head coach for the Wyckoff Recreational Department. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to deliver tailored recommendations.

Reed Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rutherford, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual, Invesco, and Prudential. Outside of finance, he was involved with Baseball Zone from 2018 to 2019. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm uses a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Daniel Mahoney is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in 1984 as an institutional bond trader before transitioning to a Financial Advisor role in 1985. Over his career, he has developed expertise in areas including college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Fordham University, where he was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University. He has also earned professional designations such as Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional work, Daniel has personal interests that include golfing, hiking, reading, and skiing.

Bryan Dunst is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Wayne, New Jersey. He provides financial advisory services to a diverse clientele including families, private and public business non-profit organizations across the United States. He assists clients in portfolio management, corporate retirement, small business strategies, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. Bryan is known for a consultative approach focused on helping clients make informed decisions to grow and preserve wealth. Bryan holds numerous professional certifications including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ (CRPS), Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He has extensive experience speaking and training on financial topics such as portfolio preservation, asset allocation, effective portfolio management, and estate planning. Bryan earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Ramapo College and a Master's degree in Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Outside of his professional career, Bryan is a Mensan and a Mason, and is involved with NY/NJ Blood Services. He resides in Kinnelon, New Jersey with his wife Natalie and their four sons. His personal interests include hiking, music, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Nancy Rockoff is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as co-executor of her mother’s estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

James Lee 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, previously associated with AXA Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad range of third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Nadezda Timokhova is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She combines her background in investment research, company valuation, and capital markets analysis with her financial planning expertise to assist clients in making informed financial decisions. Nadezda works with individuals, families, and business owners to address a variety of financial priorities, including investing, retirement planning, and preparation for expected and unexpected life events. She places emphasis on understanding each client's goals, priorities, and financial situation in order to develop personalized strategies aligned with their objectives. Nadezda is committed to building long-term relationships and providing guidance as her clients' needs and circumstances evolve to help them pursue greater financial confidence over time. Nadezda holds a Doctorate Degree from the State University of Management and has earned professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is proficient in English and Russian.

Brendan Dineen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2024, with prior roles at Strategies for Wealth, Vans, and Cosimos. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and offers services such as discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory.

Serena Otazu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that employs structured discovery and firm-approved tools to inform client strategies.

Matthew Mancuso is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Matthew worked as a Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2020 to 2021 and as a Personal Banker at HSBC from 2019 to 2020. Matthew holds a California Insurance License. He focuses on partnering with clients to provide tailored guidance and build comprehensive financial plans that evolve with their goals. His approach emphasizes trust and lasting relationships, helping clients align their finances with their priorities both now and in the future. Outside of his professional work, Matthew enjoys cooking and baking, engaging in family activities, maintaining fitness, exploring food interests, socializing with friends, and playing golf.

Craig Seminara is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, previously serving at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in health and group life insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning without discretionary investment authority.

David Laster is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously was with Merrill from 2010 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

John Lancia is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC and Pruco Securities LLC. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as working at Colony Grill and in media services at Hartwick College. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser affiliated with MassMutual. The firm provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, using firm-approved software tools and offering a range of planning programs including divorce, estate-settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Nicholas Dimitriou is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Dimitriou is involved in independent insurance agency work and owns a business providing accounting and payroll services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of portfolio management strategies and platforms tailored to client objectives.

Isaac Frankel is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leverages more than 25 years of investment management experience, including roles as a fixed income portfolio manager for mutual funds, pension plans, endowments, insurance companies, and high-net-worth individuals. Since joining Merrill in 2011, Isaac has applied the Goals-Based Wealth Management process to create personalized financial plans tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. He collaborates closely with internal partners at Bank of America and Merrill to implement wealth-building and income-generating strategies. Isaac holds a bachelor's degree in engineering and computer science from Princeton University and an MBA in finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certificant and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His professional affiliations include membership in the Estate Planning Council of Bergen County. Additionally, he has served as an adjunct instructor of Economics and Finance at Fairleigh Dickinson University and volunteered as an income tax preparer with The Food Bank of New York City's VITA program. Outside of his professional work, Isaac resides in Fort Lee, New Jersey, with family members living in Boston and New York City. His personal interests include music, reading, skiing, tennis, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Anthony Mccrimlisk is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2008. Based in Paramus, NJ, his career spans nearly two decades at the firm. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, supported by proprietary research and a range of capital markets services.

Michael Stevens is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Trillium Management, LLC from 2015 to 2017 before joining UBS in 2017. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven investment strategies tailored to client goals.

Carlos Gutierrez is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He has held various positions within Fidelity Investments since 2022, including Investment Consultant and Financial Consultant. Prior to his roles at Fidelity, Carlos served as an AVP Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2022. Carlos specializes in simplifying the financial planning process by fostering clear communication and providing ongoing support. He strives to help clients feel educated, informed, and confident as they navigate their financial planning. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Carlos is interested in activities such as camping, cooking and baking, fitness, outdoor adventures, reading, and volunteering.