Christian Alino is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Financial Life Insurance and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, he has been involved with The Shrimp Box and Outside the Box Patio Bar in a non-investment role. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Ralph Gambino is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping clients navigate the complexities of managing their finances, from purchasing a home and saving for college to addressing healthcare needs and caring for elderly parents. Ralph works closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies designed to help achieve them. He provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolios as clients' situations evolve. Ralph holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System and a Master's Degree from Felician College. He carries the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Victoria Collins is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Merrill. Her prior experience includes a 23-year tenure at Merrill before joining her current firm. 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 model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

James Sturiale is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bank of America, PNC Bank, and Community Options. Outside of finance, he works as a server at Olive Garden. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Yaakov Krumbein is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His approach involves detailed discussions of clients' financial objectives, concerns, and questions to provide personalized investment and retirement planning guidance, as well as preparation for unforeseen financial needs. His expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Yaakov holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Yaakov earned a Bachelor's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Master's in Financial Planning from the College For Financial Planning. Outside of his professional role, he engages in adventure sports, hiking, table tennis, and spending time with his family.

Kenley Ragusa is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2023, he worked at UBS Financial Services from 2009 to 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Thomas Mc Dermott is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at multiple firms including Avantax and Prudential Advisors. Outside of his advisory duties, he assists with bookkeeping and tax return preparation at MP McDermott & Associates and supports client communications at Zonin Wealth Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Matthew Mahon is a financial advisor with Merrill who holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2005. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rocco Lepore is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole owner of R Lepore Spa MGMT LLC, a resort rental management business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process includes structured discovery and firm-approved tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of its standalone financial planning program.

Brett Sabio Sr. is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed Certified Public Accountant. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to multiple managed-account solutions.

Matthew Cali is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 2006. He provides advisory services focused on income generation, capital preservation, conservative to moderate investment strategies, wealth transfer, and proactive financial guidance aimed at improving clients' financial situations. His expertise includes corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic and socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Matthew earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in 2004. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, as well as Series 7 and 66 registrations through FINRA. Additionally, he maintains New Jersey licenses for life, health, and long-term care insurance. He is a member of the Estate and Financial Planning Council of Central New Jersey. Born and raised at the Jersey Shore, Matthew currently resides in Oakhurst with his wife, Juliana. He is actively involved in the community through organizations such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Monmouth, POAC, and Sea of Change. His personal interests include hiking, music, surfing, traveling, yoga, and spending time with family.

Margarita Mayor is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016, following a tenure at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, she serves as Co-President of The Woman's Club of Asbury Park, where she organizes fundraising events and sets meeting agendas. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a variety of investment programs and third-party managers to tailor solutions based on client risk tolerance and financial goals.

Priscilla Baldari is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has spent the last 20 years working within Bank of America Merrill. In her role, she connects all aspects of clients' financial lives to help them prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to them. Priscilla focuses on delivering comprehensive wealth management and personalized strategies that address today's changing market conditions. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Priscilla holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of California system. Outside of her professional work, Priscilla enjoys cooking, hiking, music, spending time with her family, and traveling. Her approach emphasizes working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals.

Darren Odom is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has served in the U.S. Army and has been involved with Combat Connect since 2021. Outside of advising, he owns Darren E. Odom, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, utilizing model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Carla Cardinali is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Toms River, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of experience at the firm. Her career has been solely with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Lawrence Mieras Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services for 23 years. Outside of securities, he serves as president of MFI Retirement Planning Associates, an insurance sales business, and acts as executor of an estate. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party investment managers. The firm employs advanced portfolio construction tools and supports various managed-account solutions.

Donna Scallo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menus.

Kyle Payne is a Senior Financial Advisor at The Payne Perry Group, part of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the team in May 2018 and focuses on goals-based wealth management to assist individuals, families, physicians, retirees, private businesses, and non-profit organizations in achieving their financial objectives. Kyle and his team leverage the resources of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to develop customized strategies that align with clients' short and long-term goals while managing risk. Kyle has been involved in the financial industry for over a decade, driven by a passion for quality wealth management stemming from observing the financial crisis of 2007-2008 and its impact on loved ones' wealth. He graduated in 2015 from the University of Delaware with the first Financial Planning degree offered by the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics. Kyle holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designations from the College of Financial Planning Institutes Corp, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Residing in Shark River Hills with his wife and daughter, Kyle brings a disciplined and methodical approach to financial planning, emphasizing thorough preparation and risk management. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, portfolio management, and tax minimization.

George Galiatsatos is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and work in the automotive and hospitality sectors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and funds.

Carlie Zeidler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Manasquan, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and beginning her advisory career in 2025. Her background includes roles in education at Monmouth University and Point Pleasant Borough School District, as well as experience in legal and legislative positions. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.