Morristown, NJ 305 Madison Avenue Office

Michael Desaulnier is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial since 2012, and previously held positions at Stifel, Ryan Beck & Co., and J. B. Hanauer & Co. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services in Morristown, NJ. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and uses a variety of investment strategies and technology platforms.

Miguel Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2012, and previously held roles at Chase Investment Services Corp., Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a fiduciary-based advisory model with a variety of investment strategies and technology platforms while offering access to proprietary and third-party managed account solutions.

William Hart is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group since 2011 and has prior experience at LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions including its proprietary WealthSuite. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that combines client goal assessment with portfolio management or manager selection, utilizing both in-house and third-party strategies supported by technology platforms.

Jason Burd is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and was employed by the Philadelphia Eagles for nine years prior to his financial services career. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that includes portfolio management and access to a range of managed account solutions and third-party strategists.

Richard Summers is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has five years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial, Bank of America, Merrill, and Diversitex Inc., where he has a background spanning over a decade. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and utilizes a range of strategies and technology platforms while offering access to both proprietary and third-party managed account solutions.

Jason McCarthy is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Raymond James & Associates, Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc., and Harrisdirect LLC. He also provides administrative support to Private Advisor Group as a compliance officer. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and offers proprietary and third-party managed account solutions through various technology platforms.

Sean Sullivan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial since 2012 and worked at Private Advisor Network, LLC from 2019 to 2020. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm’s fiduciary-based model combines client goal assessment with portfolio management and third-party manager selection, utilizing technology platforms and diverse investment strategies.

Luis Granados is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial since 2014. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2008 to 2014. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers proprietary and third-party managed account solutions, employing a fiduciary-based advisory model that incorporates various investment strategies and technology platforms.

Jonathan Caplan is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, Atlas Private Wealth Advisors, and Caplan Capital Management, Inc., where he served as president. He continues to be involved with Caplan Capital Management, Inc. in an investment advisory capacity. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions through proprietary platforms and third-party managers. The firm operates a fiduciary-based advisory model combining client goals with multiple investment strategies and technologies.

Nicholas Samara is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Madison Wealth Planners and LPL Financial. Before entering finance, he spent nine years with Madison Public School and four years at Rowan University. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model that utilizes technology platforms and a variety of investment strategies, often implementing advice via third-party managers and advisory programs.

Daniel Polizzano is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. He is based in Morristown, NJ. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm’s fiduciary-based advisory model combines direct portfolio management with the selection of third-party managers and employs multiple investment strategies supported by technology platforms.

Thomas Grant is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently working at Private Advisor Group, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Grove Point Investments, and H.Beck, Inc., among others. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with fiduciary-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a range of managed account solutions including its proprietary WealthSuite platform and utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

John Gannon is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group since 2016 and previously spent five years at LPL Financial. He is also affiliated with Shembe & Gannon, LLC, a CPA affiliate program based in Basking Ridge, NJ. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and provides access to proprietary and third-party managed account solutions.

James Perhacs is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including PAG Financial LLC, Private Advisor Group, LPL Financial, and Morristown Financial Group. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a fiduciary-based advisory model and a variety of investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and technology platforms such as Orion and Pontera.

Richard Samara is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with over 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial since 2014 and previously worked at Summit Equities, Inc., Summit Financial Resources Inc., and Chase Investment Services Corp. He is based in Morristown, NJ. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that incorporates both proprietary and third-party investment strategies supported by various technology platforms.