Michael Morelli is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Wall Township, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with MML Investors Services, LLC and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2017 and has been involved with Creative Financial Strategies since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a cleaning company and has interests as a shareholder in a distilling company. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by analytical tools and offers additional programs such as divorce and employer-sponsored planning.

Brendon Pierson Jr. is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2025. His prior work includes long tenures at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, as well as experience with Avantax Insurance Agency and Bp Franchise Consultants LLC. He also operates a tax preparation and accounting business, Brendon Pierson, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options through a multi-manager platform, combining affiliated and unaffiliated managers and various program structures across discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Nicole Bartolomeo is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for 14 years before joining UBS in 2024. She holds the Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

George Psaradakis is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has prior experience at Pruco Securities LLC and Vincent Hirsch Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner at WYS Media and serves as a notary. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm combines adviser programs with the sale of financial products and offers access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and insurance products.

Thomas Comer is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Point Pleasant, NJ. He has 24 years of industry experience, all with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing a mix of third-party managers and firm-offered solutions.

Nicole Flanzbaum is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methods such as Global Investment Committee estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Monika Santos is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with various divisions of Fidelity since 2012. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

Eugene Etzel III is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Chelsea Financial Services, ULLR Holdings, and Scottrade, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Saga Consulting LLC, assisting with administrative and regulatory filings. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios, often employing algorithmic methods and AI-driven tools in its investment process.

Raymond Caggiano III is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Massachusetts Mutual, Santander Securities, Santander Bank, and Sorrento Pacific Financial. He is also the managing partner of UCPC Family Partnership, a family partnership that owns commercial property. 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 strategies designed by internal and third-party managers.

James Krakowski is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in delivering comprehensive wealth management strategies that align with clients' individual goals and values. His approach emphasizes understanding each client's unique financial objectives through one-on-one communication, enabling tailored solutions across various aspects of wealth management. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, James focuses on areas including family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, portfolio management, and tax minimization. He serves a diverse client base, including high-income professionals, doctors, medical practitioners, executives at large-cap tech and private companies, as well as closely-held business owners and real estate investors. His expertise includes coordinating investments, tax planning, and cash needs to preserve wealth and facilitate financial freedom. James holds professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He earned his education at Montclair State University. Outside of work, James enjoys baseball, basketball, chess, football, golfing, running, and spending time with his family, residing in Brielle, New Jersey.

Michael Cantin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wall, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor firm Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm uses a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and combines firm-offered and third-party advisory programs to tailor solutions based on client needs and risk tolerance.

John Longo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of advising, he is the majority owner of a wine import business and a partner in a restaurant and bar. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research, with a focus on advisory services rather than direct security recommendations.

Robert Marsiglia is a financial advisor with Merrill in Manasquan, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America since 2012. Outside of his financial career, he is the band leader of a Christian R and B band called The Next Generation of Soul. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

John Volpe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley, he worked in education at Rider University and Wall High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Teresa Decaro Nardi is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2010. She holds the Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

John Petit is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Investment Center, Inc. for 26 years and has been with Ic Advisory Services, Inc. for 20 years. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies.

Andrew Mcdowell is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in various roles including at Jumping Brook Country Club and Il Posto. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored advisory programs to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Aryeh Teren is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Lakewood, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with three years of industry experience. He has worked at MML Investors Services, LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2017. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Teren Financial LLC, where he is involved in insurance and securities sales and servicing. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-driven engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Robert Drexel is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Eagle Strategies, New York Life Insurance Company, and Persevere Wealth Strategies LLC. Drexel is also actively involved in insurance brokering for non-registered products on a limited basis. Fisher Investments serves a global client base comprising institutional and private investors, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to manage globally diversified portfolios with tax-aware and risk management strategies.

Barbara Fazio is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sea Girt, NJ, where she has worked since 2009. She has 24 years of industry experience. 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 and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to assist clients, while generally acting in an advisory capacity.