Anthony Ferrara is a financial advisor with Guardian Life holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2018 and previously was associated with Avantax Investment Services and LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he is involved in income tax preparation services through TFA Income Tax Services, Inc., where he serves as an officer. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and proprietary investment solutions.

John Coyle Jr. is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He serves as president of the Notre Dame Club of the Jersey Shore. He works with Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, which provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory solutions, combining discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Richard Looney is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for George McKelvey Co., Inc. for 37 years. Allworth Financial serves individual and high-net-worth investors, as well as institutional clients, providing financial and wealth planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis to implement customized investment strategies across various asset classes and offers educational resources including newsletters, podcasts, and seminars.

Kenneth Taylor is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has one year of industry experience and previously spent ten years at Monmouth University. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a substantial portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Elena Ptchelintseva is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Guardian Life, where she has worked since 2003, and its wholly owned subsidiary Park Avenue Securities. Elena serves as Vice President Chair of a BNI Networking Organization. Park Avenue Securities, doing business as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, alongside access to proprietary programs, third-party advisory solutions, and specialized financial planning and consulting services.

Tyler Komack is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and TMC Bonds LLC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available via an invitation-only pilot for PNC Bank employees. The firm utilizes algorithm-driven portfolio selection and third-party strategists to manage investments primarily in mutual funds and ETFs.

Barry Nash is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2014 and Guardian Life since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, Nash serves on the board of directors and volunteers at The Strand Theater in Lakewood, NJ. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a blend of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to insurance products and alternative investments through its affiliation with Guardian Life.

John Sheehan is a Series 65 licensed advisor with Mariner, based in Manasquan, NJ, and has three years of industry experience. He has been with Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2021. Sheehan serves as a board member of the Manasquan High School Academy of Finance, participating in quarterly meetings focused on student events. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with additional capabilities in tax integration and financial wellness solutions.

Brian Grande is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life. Outside of his advisory work, he organizes skateboarding contests and demonstrations for youth through his company, Skate Nugg LLC. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and businesses. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary management, and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Nicholas Raffetto is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a senior wealth advisor at Mariner. His prior experience includes roles at Msec, LLC, Lincoln Investment, and Capital Analysts, Inc. He works from Manasquan, NJ. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios supported by an internal team and external managers, and offers integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness services uncommon at its enterprise scale.

Andre Doucette is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. 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 financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and committee-driven investment estimates in its financial planning process.

Douglas Langer is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors LLC since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with 818 Enterprises in a non-investment related capacity. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm emphasizes personalized client assessment and uses a mix of third-party managed advisory models and its own SAM program to deliver solutions across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Louis Gentile is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked across several Fidelity entities, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Christopher Giberson is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2017. Prior to this, he was involved with Neptune Ale House LLC for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the executor of his parents’ Will. 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 for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eugene Sninski II is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wachovia Bank. He also serves as a notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset managers.

Fillip Gershon 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 Advisors LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee for the Allaire Park Condominium Association, helping manage and maintain the office complex. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Craig Weinstock is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at INVEST Financial Corporation from 2015 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a CPA firm focused on tax preparation and accounting as well as a non-variable insurance agency. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management options delivered through a large network of advisors.

Amanda Pierson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Avantax in various capacities from 2012 to 2025 before joining Cetera in 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing Pure Payroll LLC and serves as a trustee for her condominium association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and access to multiple custodial relationships, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Anthony Dimaiuta is a CFP® and CFA® charterholder with 12 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Fisher Investments since 2024 and previously held roles at BlackRock Investments and Royal Alliance Associates. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across multiple asset classes. The firm employs a centralized, research-driven investment process and offers a range of sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Jason Brito is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at OSAIC and previously spent 18 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Wealth By Design, LLC, a business offering various insurance products including disability and life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment process and offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services through an extensive multi-advisor platform.