Jennifer Jervis Babish is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry and joined Merrill Lynch in 2012. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Financial Center Manager for Wells Fargo. Jennifer holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations and has earned professional designations including Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her expertise includes personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. Before entering the financial industry, Jennifer was a teacher, which informs her approach to financial education. She focuses on helping women investors and their families by providing financial education and promoting healthy financial habits. Jennifer holds a Bachelor's degree from Saint Thomas Aquinas College. In her personal life, she enjoys cooking, music, pickleball, reading, sewing, spending time with her family, tennis, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Thomas Kelly is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2026. Prior to his financial industry roles, he worked in various positions including at Louis Vuitton Malletier and other firms. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dillon Rodgers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 12 years and has been involved with New Horizon Financial Corporation and Pearl River Hilton for over a decade. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various asset classes.

Linjing Yang is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2006. Yang also has a role with Applied General Agency, selling Medicare Supplement insurance products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, utilizing model-driven investment approaches and offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Helen Alberto is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to identify their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals and develops portfolio strategies designed to help achieve them. Her approach includes providing ongoing advice and adapting strategies as clients' financial situations evolve, covering areas such as investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Helen also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, lending, and small business solutions. Helen holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Montclair State University. She is proficient in both Spanish and English and is involved in several professional organizations, including the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce, the New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners, and the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, she contributes to the community through her involvement with Jersey City Medical Center. Outside of her professional work, Helen enjoys activities such as cooking, dancing, playing pickleball and tennis, traveling, and practicing yoga. She values building long-term relationships with individuals and families to support their holistic wealth management across generations.

Joan Nilan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Hornor, Townsend & Kent. Nilan is based in Cedar Grove, NJ. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by an extensive network of investment adviser representatives.

Johannes De Waal is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Mountain Creek, DCI Inc, and Stevens Institute of Technology. He is also involved with HJP Financial Group LLC, a business related to his work with LPL Financial. 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 advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad array of financial services.

Nancy Amalfitano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2007 and previously spent five years at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as co-chair of the Saddle River Valley Branch at Valley Hospital. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing various strategies and technology to support its network of over 22,000 advisors.

Javier Bustamante is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morris Tech Partners and AT&T. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing Captain Gambit Studios, LLC and has worked as a Lyft driver since 2017. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, emphasizing a range of strategic and tax-aware investment models.

Walter Janeczek is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Franklin Lakes, NJ. He has 16 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Cascade Medical Enterprises LLC, a medical device business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kevin Fennell is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously spent 14 years with Foresters Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a rental property with his spouse. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Lewie Soaivan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oakland, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security 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. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Frank Convertini is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. In addition to his work in financial advisory, he is a certified public accountant and co-owner of Wetter and Convertini CPA LLC, a firm providing consulting, tax return preparation, and financial statement services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Paul Pahlck is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2005 and maintains a separate CPA practice focused on accounting, tax returns, bookkeeping, and payroll services. Additionally, he is involved in health insurance sales through Benefit Solutions Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Andrew Coker is a financial advisor with Cetera in Pearl River, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2010 and previously worked at Foresters Financial Advisory Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a large network of independent advisors and significant assets under management.

David Schrader is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wayne, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2008 to 2017 before joining Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and subsequently Ameriprise. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to generate personalized recommendations, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Russ Schwartz is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Stifel since 2018, previously working at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is guided by a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and planning analyses.

Sue Thompson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2010. In addition to her advisory role, she is also active as a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options and model-based strategies, with both proprietary and third-party approaches, tailored to client objectives across multiple platform arrangements.

Howard Genden is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, North Ridge Securities Corp., and American Portfolios Financial Services. He is also involved in insurance sales and owns Pace Financial Services and POHS Institute. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets through a large network of advisors.

Aldo Pizzoli is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and the Hospital for Special Surgery. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in computer consulting and tax preparation through ACP Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning options. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies across multiple program structures.