Brett Macbain is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Santander Securities and Santander Bank, serving for nine and twenty years respectively. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Leif Pettersen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008, previously working at Ameriprise from 2002 to 2008. Pettersen also operates an independent wealth management business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Alipio Figueroa is a Branch Leader at Fidelity, a position he has held since 2023. He leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to understanding clients' goals, dreams, and aspirations, emphasizing education and clear communication to simplify complex financial topics. His approach aims to build strong relationships grounded in confidence and trust, ultimately providing clients with peace of mind and fulfillment. His professional experience spans multiple roles in the financial services industry, including Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023, Private Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan Chase from 2021 to 2022, Branch Manager at TD Ameritrade from 2014 to 2021, Investment Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2009 to 2014, and Financial Advisor at Smith Barney from 2004 to 2009. Outside of his professional career, Alipio enjoys baseball, biking, fitness, golf, and snowboarding.

Paul Ranieri is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Securities America Advisors, Securities America, and LPL Financial. He is also licensed to offer fixed annuities, equity indexed annuities, and life insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with a focus on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of managed investment programs.

Michael Rytelewski is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has previously worked with Avantax Investment Services and operates Oujo Wealth Strategies. Outside of financial advising, he manages Mavs Performance Institute LLC, where he trains athletes and other clients in strength training and nutrition. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform providing diverse program options across discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Brian Fullman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Manasquan, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 21 years and had shorter tenures at OSAIC and WS Griffith Securities, Inc. He also serves as a notary in Brick, NJ. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced advisor tools and a broad array of financial products.

Gregory Martin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Howell, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, offering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security strategies, and tax-efficient withdrawals. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to generate tailored recommendations and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Michael Schiller is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001, following a prior tenure at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Schiller manages an inventory business and operates a property and casualty insurance agency. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and various third-party and proprietary advisory programs.

Joseph Giles is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2001. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Joseph Cannova is a CFP® and PFS™ with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with Avantax Advisory Services and related entities for 30 years before joining Cetera in 2025. He is also a CPA and operates his own financial planning and accounting practice, providing tax preparation services for individuals and small businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment solutions.

Parker Nickelsen is a financial professional with the Series 66 designation currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services. He has one year of industry experience and prior work history that includes roles at Fritzies Wine & Liquor and Grinta Equipment. Outside of finance, he has ongoing involvement with Gambler Ridge Golf Course and community activities in Borough Seaside Park. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of planning programs including divorce and estate-settlement services and conducts educational seminars.

Thomas Defino is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, currently serving in the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he conducts 90-minute football training sessions and camps for youth through Toms River Football Club and Celtic Elite LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Tanner Preston is a financial professional with one year of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at S&P Global. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an insurance agent providing fixed insurance services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and advisory services, supported by a large network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Joann Polis is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been working since 2001. She collaborates closely with Candice in developing and implementing investment strategies tailored to their clients' needs. Joann's expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Joann holds a Master's Degree from Monmouth University and a Bachelor's Degree from Gettysburg College. She also carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals through a disciplined and personalized approach to wealth planning, assisting individuals in understanding their complete financial picture to overcome obstacles and reach their objectives. Residing in Middletown, New Jersey, Joann lives with her husband and three daughters. Outside of her professional commitments, she enjoys boating, dancing, spending time with her family, and practicing yoga.

Joseph Perri is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Ameriprise. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and extensive operational resources.

Thomas Williams is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked with Axa Advisors for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a laborer in a small aesthetics business. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients with financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Thomas Noon is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including Provident Bank, Lakeland Financial Services, Raymond James Financial Services, and INVEST Financial Corp. prior to his current role. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and reported over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

Matthew Villani is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2006 to 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence with a focus on eligible strategies and incorporates ESG considerations.

Carmela Michaels is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Santander Bank, NA and Santander Securities, LLC prior to joining LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she is associated with Elite Wealth Management and acts in a fiduciary capacity through an entity named Maria Claudio. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Hirsh Zyskind is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2022, following nine years at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate property management and ownership in New Jersey. 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 including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with a focus on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.