Carl Halter is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Charter Communications, DoorDash, and the University of South Carolina. Before entering financial advising, he was affiliated with the U.S. Soccer Federation. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models, including third-party programs and discretionary management, and offers access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Caleb Orr is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works with clients to help them gain control over their financial future through education, planning, and portfolio implementation. He focuses on helping clients identify and prioritize their financial objectives, leveraging collaborative relationships within the team to ensure that investments are strategically aligned to contribute to long-term financial success. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Caleb worked with local business owners, specializing in providing effective risk mitigation solutions. Caleb holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness and a Master of Science degree in Applied Economics and Statistics, both from Clemson University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved with the New Jersey Farm Bureau and the South Carolina Farm Bureau and participates in community organizations such as the Branchville Cemetery Association and the Sussex County Agriculture Development Board.

James Turner is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, tailoring strategies to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Donna Magliato is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to Morgan Stanley, she worked at Citigroup Global Markets Inc. from 2013 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches yoga classes at various studios, including Bikram Yoga Palisades and Simply Hot Yoga & Fitness. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate-sponsored financial plans.

Robert Browne is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2016. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and municipal advisory services, supported by internal research and a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies.

Yin Long is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services since 1998 and with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1992. Outside of his advisory work, Long serves as a board member of the New Jersey Chinese American Chamber of Commerce and is a trustee for both the New Jersey Symphony and Classically Connected, Inc. He is also involved in consulting for Wycentaur Tea LLC and co-founded Miao Consulting LLC. 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, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships that utilize firm-approved analytical tools to inform investment strategy recommendations.

Caitlin Gilligan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Florham Park, NJ, and has 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2010. She also holds a fiduciary role as a power of attorney outside of her advisory duties. 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 managed by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kaden Bernstein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Bernstein serves on the board, finance committee, and investment committee of JBWS, a nonprofit organization focused on health and welfare and community assistance. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with customized financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and research-driven investment strategies.

Maria Perez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Maria is also the owner and CEO of GPR Excel, LLC, a holding company for investment properties, where she manages tenant communications and rent collection. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Richard Albanese is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Branchburg, NJ, where he has worked since 2015. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Justin Gallagher is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at several firms such as The Prudential Insurance Company of America, MassMutual, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual. Gallagher is also involved in non-variable insurance activities related to Prudential. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, offering access to third-party asset managers and participating in the Model Wealth Portfolios wrap program.

Kristin Borges is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads the Bridgewater Team with a focus on delivering an exceptional client experience and fostering client relationships. She aims to inspire, coach, and guide her team to establish itself as the primary Wealth Management Team. Kristin has extensive experience within Fidelity Investments, having held several positions including Regional Planning Consultant, Financial Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative since 2014. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Sales Assistant at Coastal Equities, John Carris Investments, and Hennion and Walsh, gaining a broad foundation in financial services. Outside of her professional role, Kristin engages in family activities, enjoys food-related pursuits, social events, golf, traveling, and volunteering.

Gary Tagliente is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2014. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 securities licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing 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 analysis techniques.

John Deegan is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in financial services, currently serving as an advisor at Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ. His prior experience includes seven years at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured, data-driven financial planning process.

Haig Shahinian is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on assisting clients with a wide range of financial planning needs, including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial events. He also facilitates access to specialists at Bank of America for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. His areas of expertise encompass executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Haig holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Haig earned his Bachelor's Degree from Drexel University. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys camping, football, ice hockey, music, and tennis, and remains active in his local community.

Linda Kazyak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Her career includes 16 years at Cambridge Investment Research and related entities before joining LPL Financial in 2019. She is also involved with Estate Assist, a business providing estate administration services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily through investment adviser representatives using both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Nicholas Price is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley based in Morristown, NJ, with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. and Eastern Spine. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning using structured tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Eric Collier is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2025, following a brief tenure at KPMG. His professional experience in the industry is just beginning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing upwards of $256 billion in assets.

Joseph Bartolomeo is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior affiliations include Rockefeller Financial LLC, Stifel Nicolaus & Company, and The Benchmark Company LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on nonprofit boards such as NJ Sharing Network and Semper Fi Santa, and he owns a business focused on consultation and public speaking in personal self-help. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and provides specialized services such as municipal finance support and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Bruce Baumgarten is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Morristown, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 52 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at RBC Capital Markets and JPMorgan Chase Bank, where he has been employed since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence and incorporates ESG criteria within its model portfolios.