Luke Mathis is a financial advisor with Mariner holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner, he worked at Equitable Advisors for two years and has a background that includes roles in healthcare solutions and education. Outside of finance, he has entrepreneurial experience with Doyle's Pour House Tuckerton. Mariner serves a broad range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and CFO services, implementing customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers.

William Grundig is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network and EverBank. He is the owner of Dynasty Advisors LLC, where he manages operational activities alongside his advisory work. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education, serving approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management and including large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.

Kevin Hutnik is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for nine years. Outside of advisory services, he serves as the director of group benefits at Dynasty Advisors LLC, managing employee benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, group life, and long-term disability coverages. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, benchmarking, and investment due diligence, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets with clients that include sovereign wealth funds and large institutional investors.

Anthony Indelicato is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Manasquan, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and Weichert Realtors. He is also the owner of Safe at 3rd Sportscards LLC, a non-investment related business. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithmic risk assessment and invests via approved strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Bulent Algokce is an advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Manalapan, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bridge Financial Group, LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2005. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a variety of program types, with a focus on tailored recommendations and predominantly non-discretionary asset management.

Stefan Byramji is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Manalapan, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he worked with Nylife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Point Pleasant Borough Chamber of Commerce, participating in event planning and community activities. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailoring solutions to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Salvatore Giorgio is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Guardian Life since 2024 and has prior experience at Shore Marketing Group, Park Avenue Securities, and other roles before entering the financial industry. He works at Park Avenue® Wealth Management, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, which provides brokerage and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, offering a range of financial planning and investment management solutions that include both advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies.

Robert Handfuss is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has been with various Bankers Life entities since 2006, including roles in insurance sales and service of life, health, annuity, and long-term care products as a 1099 agent. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on customized asset allocation, periodic rebalancing, and tax efficiency. The firm integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to inform investment decisions and offers access to outside managers and wrap programs.

Amy Mackin is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked with firms including GWFS Equities, Advised Assets Groups, Triad Advisors, and American Portfolios Financial Services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage accounts. The firm’s integrated approach ties financial planning and managed account solutions to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Charles Salvo is a financial advisor at Mariner in Manasquan, NJ, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2018 and previously at BNY Mellon Wealth Management from 2016 to 2018. Mariner serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations through investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers. The firm offers customized portfolio management supported by an internal team and an Investment Committee, with integrated tax, accounting, and family office services that distinguish it from other large advisory enterprises.

Laura Hickman is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Stifel, Benchmark Investments, LLC, and JMP Securities. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, institutional clients, and sports professionals. The firm offers customized portfolio management across multiple strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services into client relationships.

Frank Stuart is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. from 2003 to 2019 before joining Integrated Wealth Concepts and LPL Financial in 2019. Stuart is involved in conducting investment-related seminars through Financial Educators Network LLC. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, employing a long-term investment approach with customized portfolios that utilize mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income.

Ellen Peifer is a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors with the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license. She has four years of industry experience and has previously worked at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Mariner serves a broad mix of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm implements customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with additional capabilities in tax integration and financial wellness tools.

Kevin Cottrell is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2013, including his current role at PNC Wealth Management since 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he is noted as an owner of a rental property unrelated to his investment activities. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and invests in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Thomas Avellino is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Horter Investment Management and Secure Investment Management and serves as a Senior Direct Advisor at JD Mellberg Financial, where he focuses on income planning and annuity sales. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions.

Cory Allen is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mariner. His career includes roles at Merrill, Citizens Securities, LPL Financial, and Mariner Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is also involved with Allen Lake House, a real estate venture in Wall, NJ. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and external managers, alongside integrated tax and accounting services and specialized financial wellness tools.

Connor Mawn is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Before entering the financial industry, he was affiliated with Spring Lake Golf Club and has an educational background from Hartwick College. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Kenneth Bogert is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience, currently with Guardian Life since 2010. He is licensed to sell insurance products outside of Guardian as part of his business activities. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, providing tailored client solutions including financial planning, consulting, and access to proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Louis Monderine is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Santander Securities and Sovereign Bank. Outside of finance, he owns Liberty Junk Removal LLC, a junk removal and clean-up business based in Howell, NJ. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm utilizes multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains in-house research and security-pricing activities, combining large institutional scale with unique market roles.

Oliver Eaton is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at Evolution Financial Group and six years at Trinity Solar. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers clients tailored financial planning, education, and access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.