Christopher Carbone is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2014 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Luppo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co LLC, and BLV Securities. Outside of financial advising, he has worked as a casino host for Caesars Entertainment. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage multi-manager and fund-of-funds strategies, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Zachariah Ivins is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with nearly two decades of experience in financial services. He operates a client-first practice structured like a private family office, coordinating investment management, estate and trust planning, business succession strategies, tax-efficient approaches, and lending and banking services. His work focuses on integrating various aspects of clients' financial lives to help them achieve their goals. Zachariah specializes in serving business owners planning for growth, succession, or the sale of their company; estate and trust clients aiming to preserve and pass on wealth; and families and individuals undergoing transitions such as liquidity events, career changes, retirement, or divorce. He primarily serves clients in Monmouth County, New Jersey, New York City, and across much of the United States. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a high school diploma from Shore Regional High School. Outside of his professional work, Zachariah has interests that include antiquing, boating, cooking, fishing, music, spending time with family, tennis, and traveling.

Thomas Martin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at M&T Securities, Cetera, New England Securities, and PRUCO Securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Perry Lee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the Lee Family Trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides financial planning and advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm uses structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools in its planning services and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

John Lee Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. His career includes over a decade at First Allied Advisory Services and its related entities before joining Cetera. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole proprietor of Lee Retirement Services, an insurance-related business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

James Koerner is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He has prior experience at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors, and has operated a tax preparation and accounting practice since 1992. Koerner is also involved in Koerner Wealthcare, LLC, which provides financial planning and asset management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides access to multiple program structures and third-party money managers, managing assets exceeding $250 billion.

Yisroel Scharfer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at UnbeatableSale.com and Israel Bookshop Publications. 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 both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and technology solutions.

Shannon King is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Labaton Sucharow LLP and AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm uses a range of advisory models implemented through both proprietary and third-party platforms, providing services that include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Mark Amato is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massmutual Life Insurance Company since 2002. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software tools to support collaborative, goal-oriented planning.

Daniel Rasmussen is a financial advisor at Merrill with over 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for a family estate. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Anthony Caldarise is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing clients with comprehensive wealth management solutions that connect all facets of their financial lives. Anthony works with clients to prepare for significant life events such as retirement or college, as well as to secure their future through long-term care and life insurance protection. His disciplined approach combines his professional experience with the extensive resources of Merrill and Bank of America. Anthony has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He holds a High School Diploma from Monsignor Donovan High School and an Associate's Degree from Ocean County College, where he graduated with honors in Business focusing on finance. A lifelong resident of Ocean County, New Jersey, Anthony is actively involved in his community. He volunteers and fundraises for organizations such as Hope Sheds Light, Rotary, and the Sons of the American Legion. He resides in Ocean County with his family and enjoys dancing, golfing, and spending time with them.

Gerard Cala is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously spent four years with Axa Advisors, Llc. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s advisory approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Eun Jin Cambio is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She has held roles at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Brokerage Services since 2017, following seven years at Northfield Bank. Cambio holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Frank Fallon is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 16 years of experience in wealth management. He specializes in helping families build and protect their wealth through personalized strategies tailored to their financial goals. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Frank holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed a non-accredited certificate program from The Chubb Institute. He approaches client relationships with prudence, integrity, and commitment, aiming to deliver results that align with each client's unique objectives. Outside of his professional work, Frank enjoys baseball, basketball, boating, boxing, chess, cooking, football, hiking, music, and spending time with his family.

Thomas Kunz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Toms River, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1989 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of investment advisory, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plan management.

Richard Thomas is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2001 and also maintains a long-term role at The Provident Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with various program options and oversight structures.

Sean Flaherty is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a 28-year veteran of the firm. He focuses on providing individually tailored investment management, tax minimization strategies, estate planning, and wealth preservation for affluent clients. Sean develops personalized financial strategies using Merrill Lynch’s global resources and works closely with specialists and clients' other advisors to meet complex wealth management needs. Sean holds a Bachelor's Degree from Lynn University and is a graduate of the Merrill Financial Advisor's Program at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. Sean is involved with multiple cancer and heart disease charities and maintains an active lifestyle that includes golf, tennis, surfing, and coaching youth sports. He is a cancer survivor and supports medical institutions that contributed to his recovery.

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."