James Cadet Named to State’s Top Recognition Lists for Financial Professionals

Paramus Market Executive Secures Spot on Both ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Banking List and NJBIZ 2025 Leaders in Finance List
PARAMUS, N.J. - James Cadet, Market Executive for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Paramus, has been named to ROI Influencers Power List 2025: Banking and NJBIZ’s 2025 Leaders in Finance. 

Both annual recognitions highlight professionals across New Jersey who are making meaningful contributions to the state’s financial sector through leadership, client focus, and community involvement. 

As Market Executive, Cadet oversees one of Merrill’s key markets in New Jersey, leading a team of financial professionals dedicated to delivering personalized guidance and building lasting client relationships. His leadership centers on fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment where advisors are empowered to support clients through life’s most important financial decisions. 

Cadet’s approach reflects Merrill’s commitment to helping individuals, families, and businesses pursue financial goals with confidence and clarity. 

Beyond his professional role, Cadet is active in community and civic leadership. He currently serves on the boards of the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, Ayiti Community Trust, and U.S. Vets. Cadet values local opportunities to give back, stating, “I’m inspired to think about how many more lives I can enrich through mentorship and paying it forward.” Cadet also holds leadership roles within Bank of America’s enterprise initiatives supporting veteran engagement.  

Cadet is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a former Military Intelligence Officer. He lives in Mahwah with his family.