Chester, NJ Main St Office

Frank Leloia is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been helping clients since 2007. With over 30 years of experience as a registered representative and financial advisor, he focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client's goals and risk tolerance. Frank specializes in areas such as education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Frank holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He works closely with clients' other professional advisors to provide comprehensive tax strategies and to assist in the development of estate plans. His approach emphasizes building lasting relationships based on trust, transparency, and exceptional service. Residing in Long Valley, New Jersey for the past 24 years with his wife Beth and their two children, Nick and Jack, Frank is committed to participating in the communities he serves. He dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations and enjoys personal interests including baseball, basketball, billiards, football, golfing, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Thomas Tishman is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In October 2024, he co-founded the Tishman-Dunst Wealth Management Group with Bryan Dunst. Tom supports clients by developing personalized financial approaches, focusing on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He incorporates alternative investments alongside traditional stock and bond portfolios to help clients pursue their financial goals. Tom has more than 40 years of experience on Wall Street, including roles as a financial forecaster, government bond trader, and financial advisor. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in May 2005 and has earned several professional designations, such as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds FINRA securities registrations, CFTC commodities licenses, and life and health insurance licenses. He attained the Wealth Management Advisor functional title in 2012, was promoted to Vice President in 2013, earned his Portfolio Manager designation in 2017, and became First Vice President in 2023. His background includes an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Computer Science, and Mathematics from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Beyond his professional career, Tom is bilingual in English and Spanish. He has contributed to the community by serving as Head Fencing Coach at Mendham High School from 2007 to 2011 and as Volunteer Chairman of USA Fencing’s New Jersey Division from 2010 to 2016. He resides in Mendham with his wife, a residential real estate broker, and has three children pursuing careers in fields including robotics sales, urban planning, and metal sculpture. Tom's personal interests include genealogy, soccer, and yoga.

Zamira Sanchez is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies tailored to help clients pursue their long-term financial goals. She works closely with families, professionals, and small business owners, collaborating with other trusted professionals such as attorneys and accountants to provide a comprehensive view of each client's financial situation. Her approach emphasizes customized solutions that go beyond portfolio management to include wealth transfer and estate planning. With over 15 years of experience in the finance industry, Zamira holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She maintains a range of securities registrations through FINRA, including Series 7, 9, 10, 63, and 65, as well as multiple insurance licenses such as Life, Accident and Health, Variable Life, Variable Annuity, Property and Casualty, and certification in Long Term Care. Her background also includes experience in human resources and accounting, and she is well-versed in Medicare, assisting clients in navigating related complexities. Zamira holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of her professional career, Zamira lives in Randolph, NJ with her husband David and their two children. She spends her free time gardening, running for charitable causes, volunteering in her children's activities, hiking, skiing, enjoying music, and traveling. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Zamira brings a broad perspective to her client relationships.

Glenn Schunkewitz is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Chester, New Jersey. In his role, he works closely with clients to identify their financial security needs and develop tailored strategies to help achieve their goals. Glenn focuses on a range of wealth management areas, including estate planning, retirement income, cash flow planning, college education funding, liquidity management, and legacy planning. He prioritizes consistent long-term portfolio performance and draws on over 40 years of experience in the fixed-income markets, with particular expertise in municipal bonds. Since beginning his financial services career in 1982, Glenn has provided guidance to multiple generations of families, assisting with complex wealth management issues. He supports clients in coordinating retirement income streams from Social Security, pensions, and investment rollovers to help maintain their desired lifestyle. Additionally, Glenn acts as a central point of contact to integrate his clients' various financial advisors, promoting a comprehensive approach to wealth management. Glenn holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and business from Albright College and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is actively involved in professional and community organizations including the Bergen County Bicycle Club and the Peapack Gladstone Chamber of Commerce. Outside of work, Glenn enjoys biking, hiking, camping, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Karen Stark is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Chester, NJ. She works with individuals, families, women, and business owners to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their short-term and long-term goals. Karen’s approach emphasizes understanding each client's unique circumstances and priorities to create cohesive wealth management plans. Her focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, retirement income, and supporting women in wealth. Karen holds professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned an MBA in Finance from St. John's University and a Bachelor's degree from Syracuse University. Karen is involved in her community through the Rockaway Valley Garden Club and St. Cecilia Church. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, reading, and practicing yoga.

Zachary Little is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 2018, holding roles that include Senior Portfolio Advisor. Zachary is recognized for building strong, enduring relationships with families, focusing on understanding their financial history, current situation, and future goals to support their journey toward financial freedom. Zachary's expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's degree in Finance from Rutgers University. Outside of his professional work, Zachary enjoys spending time with his family and engages in activities such as golf, fishing, baseball, cooking, football, hiking, pickleball, reading, and watching movies.