Paul Massaro is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Toms River, NJ, with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously spent nine years at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith. 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 and utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Patrick Sheehan is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients to understand their financial priorities and develop strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. He provides guidance on various aspects of financial planning, including investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unforeseen expenses. Additionally, Patrick facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Patrick's expertise lies in helping clients manage complex financial demands, from purchasing a home and saving for college to addressing healthcare needs and elder care. He works closely with clients to define their objectives and select portfolio strategies tailored to those goals. As a Personal Investment Advisor, he offers ongoing advice and adjusts financial plans to align with clients' changing circumstances. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maine and a Master's Degree from Southern New Hampshire University. Patrick's approach centers on uncovering what matters most to clients and their families to create strategies that pursue their financial objectives.

Frank Strucki is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Toms River, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with earlier experience at Citigroup Global Markets dating back to 2000. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services through both direct individual engagements and corporate agreements.

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 Cali is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 1999 and joined Merrill Lynch in the same year as a Financial Advisor. Thomas focuses on addressing the complex financial needs of high net worth clients by offering investment, estate and wealth transfer strategies, liability planning, and insurance solutions. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager who designs and manages personalized investment strategies incorporating individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party strategies. Additionally, he serves clients through the firm's Investment Advisory Program, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis when appropriate. Thomas earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and High Technology Management from California State University in 1999. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He also maintains several registrations and licenses through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and state insurance authorities, including Series 7, 24, and 66 registrations, as well as New Jersey Life, Health, and Long Term Care Insurance Licenses. Residing in Brielle with his wife Amy and their two sons, Thomas is active in local philanthropic organizations. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys spending time with his family, sport fishing, biking, boating, cooking, gardening, surfing, traveling, and woodworking.

Marc Micali is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

David Belicose is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC from 2015 to 2020. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

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 15 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC for 11 years and at OceanFirst Bank for four years. He also owns Coastal Accounting Services LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. 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 a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

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 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked for CUSO Financial Services, LP for 13 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Urso is a board member of the James T. Reedy, Sr Scholarship Fund and is involved in artistic and musical business ventures. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Anne Kraljic is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Invest Financial Corp. Kraljic 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. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, investment planning, and access to third-party money managers, using various tools and platforms to construct diversified portfolios.

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.

Michael Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., among other firms. 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 institutional investors.

Scott Barrington is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 1998 and recently transitioned his career to Merrill. Prior to this, Scott worked within the private bank at another financial firm for nearly 20 years, where he held several positions including Senior Investment Strategist responsible for managing investment strategy for the Northeast region. In this role, he managed a discretionary portfolio totaling over 1 billion dollars for Ultra High Net Worth clients. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing, as well as tax minimization. Scott and his team focus on minimizing taxes for closely-held business owners and real estate investors, partnering with Commercial Bank, Private Bank, and Wealth Planning teams to provide comprehensive solutions such as liquidity management, individual and corporate investment strategy, legacy planning, M&A advisory, and family wealth management. He values trust and transparency in every client interaction. Scott holds a Bachelor's Degree from Stockton University and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Outside of work, he enjoys coaching soccer and competing in charity runs.

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.

Margaret Mac Lellan is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Patricia’s of Holmdel, as well as time at Manhattan College. 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.

William Fence is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long tenures at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and K & R Tax And Financial Service. Outside of advisory work, he operates Fence Financial Tax Services LLC, providing tax preparation and accounting services, and is a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party providers.