Steven Schifino is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, he worked at Merrill from 2022 to 2025 and previously spent five years at AT&T. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Laura Bozek is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for her father. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

David Crossan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He also serves as president of Shoreline Insurance Solutions, an insurance agency. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options and access to research and model portfolios.

Daniel Stizza serves as the Senior Resident Director at the Toms River Branch of Merrill, where he leads the Stizza Clawson Group to provide advisory services tailored to affluent individuals and corporations locally and nationally. His expertise includes divorce transition planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income, underpinned by thoughtful, tax-sensitive investment guidance aimed at supporting clients' lifestyles, retirement needs, and legacy goals. Daniel holds a Bachelor's degree from The College of New Jersey and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, also holding the designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He serves as a board member of the RWJ Monmouth Medical Southern Campus Charitable Foundation. Residing in Point Pleasant Beach with his family, Daniel is engaged in his community through involvement with the Make a Wish Foundation, Point Pleasant Beach Little League, and the Point Pleasant Beach Recreation Committee. He coaches his son's little league team and emphasizes giving back, as reflected by the name of his boat, the "Give Back Sea."

Molly Staffordsmith is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she held various roles including Director of Marketing and Online Public Relations at Keller Williams Shore Properties. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage channels to deliver tailored financial solutions.

Tonnianne Muller is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and leverages research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide its investment approach.

Brian Ahearn is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toms River, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009, including time when the firm operated as Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad roster of third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Raymond Sura is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with Fulton Financial Advisors and related entities since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is an enrolled agent and tax preparer at ASWealth Tax Professionals and has authored a book that he markets independently. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Andrew Hatch is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity and previously worked at Equitable Advisors. Beyond his advisory roles, he has held positions in retail and academic settings, including employment at Buyrite of Brick Beer, Wine and Liquor and Rowan University. He works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing a range of model portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ryan Shea is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Prudential, where he worked from 2013 to 2023. He is also an independent agent involved in the sales and service of fixed insurance products. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual registration as an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

James Capen III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliate Raymond James Financial Services since 2009. Capen also operates as an independent contractor under the Banyan Wealth brand. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing analytical tools and risk profiling to support client goals.

Mark Frey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes positions at Merrill and Navigator Business Advisors. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base and offers model portfolios constructed from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, with oversight controls and a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Michael Shevlino is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at TD Ameritrade from 2013 to 2019 before joining Fisher Investments in 2019. Fisher Investments serves a global client base that includes institutional and private investors such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management across multiple asset classes, employing a centralized investment process that combines quantitative and qualitative research to build diversified portfolios while utilizing tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques.

Gary Clawson is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Toms River office. He leads the Stizza Clawson Group, which focuses on providing a comprehensive advisory experience tailored to affluent individuals and corporations. His team emphasizes thoughtful, tax-sensitive investment guidance designed to support clients’ lifestyles, retirement income needs, and legacy objectives through a disciplined, transparent process. Gary’s expertise spans multiple client focus areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Gary earned both his bachelor’s degree and MBA in Strategic Management from Rutgers University and the Rutgers Graduate School of Management. Raised in Ocean County near the shore, Gary currently resides in Old Bridge with his wife, Tracey, and their two children. He is passionate about education, helping others, and financial planning. Outside of his professional role, Gary enjoys outdoor activities, exercise, and spending time with his family.

John Cicala III is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor firm AXA Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid advisory and brokerage model that emphasizes tailored client intake and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management solutions.

Peter Maniscalco is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and has 25 years of industry experience. He is president and owner of Maniscalco Wealth Management LTD and has held multiple fiduciary trustee roles in supplemental needs and irrevocable trusts. He serves on the board of Xavier High School and the St. Clare Church parish council. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various program structures.

Albert Kobular is a financial advisor with Merrill in Toms River, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1987 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, along 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Welsh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2022, he worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. for eight years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

James Rinkewich is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Services. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a tax preparation and accounting business as a sole proprietor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services with access to multiple program structures and third-party money managers.

Gary Lordi (Sr) is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds CPA credentials and has 30 years of industry experience. He worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 28 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through MKN Financial Services and his own CPA practice. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources to support diversified investment strategies.