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 with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Co-President of The Woman's Club of Asbury Park, where she organizes fundraising events and sets meeting agendas. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Ronald Maset is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Whiting, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach 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 offerings.

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.

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.

Michael Pascale is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Pascale serves as a financial stability mentor and instructor for Catholic Charities in Washington, DC, providing education on budgeting and personal finance. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial product offerings, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Christopher Faust is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes client intake processes to document goals and risk tolerance, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement recommendations.

Richard Tedeschi is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with OSAIC and has prior experience at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. He also operates an estate planning and administration law practice and manages a tax preparation business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of portfolio management tools and third-party investment solutions.

Paul Massaro is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Toms River, NJ, with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously spent nine years at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith. 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 and utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Michael Lomet is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cetera, based in Manasquan, NJ, and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Bank of America. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Robert Powell is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019. Prior to that, he held roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Santander Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory model. The firm integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

James Gates Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Bay Head Township Council, participates in his local parish finance council, and acts as treasurer for the Regular Republican Organization of Bay Head. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering advisory and brokerage channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.