Sarah Ratty is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has six years of industry experience and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2017. Prior to her advisory role, she worked at Middlesex County College from 2014 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Joseph Bonacci is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at UBS Financial Services from 2009 to 2023 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Barbara Siegel is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2012. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Ronald White is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Manalapan, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at IC Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc for 13 years each. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in businesses focused on tick and mosquito control as well as fireplace services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and technology-driven strategies.

Matthew Mandile is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Korn Ferry International, Trilogy International, Robert Half, and involvement with the New York City Football Club and New York Jets. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ronald Jaeger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously operated Jaeger Wealth Management while also working at Commonwealth Financial Network. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Raymond Abbate is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been a Financial Consultant and Financial Advisor since 1978, offering client services in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Mr. Abbate graduated from Seton Hall University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science degree. His career began with Bache, Halsey, Shields in 1978, followed by a move to Shearson Loeb Rhodes in 1981. He continued with the firm through its transitions to Smith Barney and later merged with Morgan Stanley in 2010 before relocating to Merrill Lynch in 2012. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mr. Abbate’s personal interests include baseball, golfing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Frankie Plasencia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following roles at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of finance, he owns and operates businesses in auto sales and vehicle maintenance. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Frank D'erasmo Jr. is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Ameriprise, where he has worked for five years. He has eight years of industry experience, including previous roles at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Junior Ventures, LLC, through which he manages his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Richard Salerno is a financial advisor at Stifel with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Kathy Whitacre is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. She serves as a board member of KidsGive NJ, a nonprofit focused on children and youth in New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, incorporating tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

John Vogelzang is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and previously held roles at firms including Advisory Services Network, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Charles Schwab, and Smallwood Wealth Investment Management. Vogelzang is also involved as an independent insurance agent and provides technical services as a contractor. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm employs various investment platforms and strategies, including proprietary models and third-party managers, with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio options.

Robert Starosciak is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and with its Private Bank division since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author and has published a book. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools along with broad retail and institutional offerings.

Steven Kochenour is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise Financial Services since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Armando Patino is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previous experience with Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Liberty Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Be Well Financial LLC, which offers financial planning and health insurance services. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, combining adviser programs with brokerage and insurance products on an integrated platform.

Joe Loiodice is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bernstein Institutional Services LLC, AllianceBernstein Investments, Inc., Alliance Bernstein L.P., and Four Springs Capital LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Alex Feudi is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016 and holds a Series 66 designation. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicole Andres is a Private Wealth Manager with Merrill Private Wealth Management, where she leads a team of 12 professionals across New York City, Pennsylvania, and California. In her role, Nicole works closely with individuals and families to navigate complex financial decisions, providing highly customized portfolio strategies that reflect clients' unique goals, risk tolerance, time horizons, and income needs. She and her team serve as trusted advisors, assisting with a range of financial matters including education planning, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. Prior to joining Merrill, Nicole was a Director at Credit Suisse Private Bank for 15 years and previously worked in the Private Client Services division at Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette. She began her career in 1990 in the equity research division at First Manhattan Company. Nicole earned a Bachelor's Degree from Vassar College and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She has been recognized by Barron's magazine as one of the Top 100 Women Financial Advisors from 2007 to 2015 and by Forbes as a Top Women Best-in-State Wealth Advisor from 2022 through 2026. Nicole is involved in the University of Dayton Parent Leadership Council and resides in Chatham, New Jersey with her family. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, running, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Christopher King is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Steven Fuerbacher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Santander Securities, LLC and Santander Bank, NA, where he worked for a combined 14 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with offerings that include discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and advanced technologies such as machine learning.