Christina Hammond is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at the Kayo Conference Series, Producify, and Red Pepper Group. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a bartender on weekends at the Beachwood Yacht Club, a sailing club in Beachwood, NJ. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes various advisory models, including third-party programs and discretionary management, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Thomas Mcilraith is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America and Uber. Merrill, together 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

David Belicose is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toms River, NJ, bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, leveraging a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to implement diverse advisory models.

Marny Keller is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2016. Merrill, together 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 developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Gannon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market scenario modeling in its financial planning process.

James Giordano is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Sorrento Pacific Financial, OceanFirst Bank, and Securian Financial Services. Giordano is also involved with Coastal Accounting Services LLC, providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with a broad range of non-advisory financial products.

Michael Lewandoski is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2010. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to multiple program structures and third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Beth Ulrich is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. She has been with MML Investors Services Inc and MassMutual since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is also licensed as a sales agent in life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services through collaborative, annual engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Mark Loevinger is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Loevinger Group, which focuses on building enduring client-advisor relationships through objectivity and ongoing dialogue. The team specializes in wealth management for high-net-worth individuals and corporate 401(k) and employee benefit services, including expertise in complex benefit plans. Mark and his team customize wealth management strategies to help clients pursue financial goals, often collaborating with clients’ tax and legal advisors on tax-efficient planning. They regularly review plan progress to ensure alignment with clients’ objectives, utilizing the full range of Merrill Lynch resources and specialists to deliver comprehensive and customized financial solutions. Mark has been with Merrill Lynch since 2011 and holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his bachelor's degree from Beth Medrash Govoha. Mark is active in his community, volunteering with organizations such as Chai Lifeline and Nesivos. He resides with his family in Ocean County, New Jersey. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, executive compensation, endowment and foundation services, defined benefit and contribution plans, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Mark’s approach involves leveraging the combined investment insights of Merrill Lynch and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to help clients achieve their financial goals.

Christopher Urso is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cuso Financial Services, J P Turner & Company Capital Management, and Ifmg Securities. Outside of advising, Urso serves on the board of the James T. Reedy, Sr Scholarship Fund and is involved in artistic and musical business ventures. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Anne Kraljic is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill, Invest Financial Corp., and Securities America Advisors before joining OSAIC in 2024. She serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, 21 Plus, and the Ocean County College Foundation, where she is also a member of the finance committee. Additionally, she works as a group fitness instructor at the OCYMCA. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by tools like risk-tolerance questionnaires and efficient frontier analysis, allowing advisors to implement various managed strategies and third-party manager selections.

Michael Andrieu is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, having worked previously at UBS Financial Services for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Pop Sports Nutrition, a nutrition and weight loss service. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

James Berger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a principal in JB Group LLC, where he dedicates significant time managing that business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory services with multiple financial product offerings.

Stephanie Rathbone is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2021 and previously spent six years at Ameriprise Financial Services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

William Fence is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 17 years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., and more than three decades at K & R Tax And Financial Service. He also operates Fence Financial Tax Services LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser delivering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management options, supported by advisor-facing tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Jesteffer Annichiarico is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2024, Annichiarico worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill from 2018 to 2024 and started their career at Walmart Inc. from 2015 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory program offers non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Joann Charney is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2006. Merrill, together 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Brian Trause is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in group benefits consulting through Athos Benefits Consulting. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a mix of proprietary and third-party advisory models and offers services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Yonathan Youshei is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Toms River, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at the Torah Academy of Boston, Johns Hopkins Business School, and Metropolitan Commercial Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

George Masefield is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005, following prior work with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.