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."

Molly Staffordsmith is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023, she held roles in real estate marketing and public relations, including serving as Director of Marketing and Online Public Relations for Keller Williams Shore Properties. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Joseph Papandrea is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services 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 plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Brian Ahearn is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2009, previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base 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 firm-offered programs and third-party advisory solutions.

Raymond Sura is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with Fulton Financial Advisors and related entities since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is an enrolled agent and tax preparer at ASWealth Tax Professionals and has authored a book that he markets independently. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Alyssa Cannuli is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. from 2015 to 2019 before joining Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. in 2020. Alyssa is also licensed as a broker in non-variable insurance, selling disability, whole, term, and life insurance. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Tracy Montgomery is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1996, also working with Bank of America since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the executor of 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Steven Mcgovern is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wall Township, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2001 and previously worked at Ibex Wealth Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2017. Mcgovern is also involved in selling life and disability insurance through non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technologies to support diverse investment strategies.

Ryan Shea is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, and Prudential in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent agent involved in the sales and service of fixed insurance products. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofit clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party programs and discretionary management, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients.

Jonathan Shippee is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for eight years and has been with LPL Financial since 2015, including a current tenure starting in 2024. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and various portfolio management strategies.

James Capen III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliate Raymond James Financial Services since 2009. Capen also operates as an independent contractor under the Banyan Wealth brand. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing analytical tools and risk profiling to support client goals.

Donna Delgado is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Spring Lake, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2008, including its predecessor Axa Advisors LLC, where she also worked from 2008 to 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in property management as a landlord in Belmar, NJ. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, with an emphasis on matching clients to appropriate program models and third-party managers.

Leonard Ludovico is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, LP and Sorrento Pacific Financial LLC. 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 range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Kevin Lynch is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Wall, NJ, where he has worked for 10 years. He has 24 years of industry experience and previously held positions at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, Lynch serves as an 8th-grade boys basketball coach at HW Mountz Elementary School and is a board member of the South Monmouth Regional Sewage Authority. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analytical tools and educational seminars.

Mark Frey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes positions at Merrill and Navigator Business Advisors. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base and offers model portfolios constructed from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, with oversight controls and a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Ronald Giancristofaro is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1995. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Michael Shevlino is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at TD Ameritrade from 2013 to 2019 before joining Fisher Investments in 2019. Fisher Investments serves a global client base that includes institutional and private investors such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management across multiple asset classes, employing a centralized investment process that combines quantitative and qualitative research to build diversified portfolios while utilizing tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques.

Vincent Hirsch is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 65 designation and over 56 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 44 years before joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Hirsch manages an LLC related to health and property insurance sales. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Gary Clawson is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Toms River office. He leads the Stizza Clawson Group, which focuses on providing a comprehensive advisory experience tailored to affluent individuals and corporations. His team emphasizes thoughtful, tax-sensitive investment guidance designed to support clients’ lifestyles, retirement income needs, and legacy objectives through a disciplined, transparent process. Gary’s expertise spans multiple client focus areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Gary earned both his bachelor’s degree and MBA in Strategic Management from Rutgers University and the Rutgers Graduate School of Management. Raised in Ocean County near the shore, Gary currently resides in Old Bridge with his wife, Tracey, and their two children. He is passionate about education, helping others, and financial planning. Outside of his professional role, Gary enjoys outdoor activities, exercise, and spending time with his family.

John Cicala III is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toms River, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including time when the firm operated as AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models and services.