Matthew Oconnor is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Integrated Financial Concepts, SECOR Asset Management LP, and educational positions at Stevens Institute of Technology and the Academy for Information Technology. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Channel Marker Cafe and Teacher's Pension & Insurance Servicing. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs multiple advisory platforms, often using third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and manages a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary client assets.

Julie Nawrocki is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Garden State Investment Advisory Services. Nawrocki has been with Benjamin F. Edwards since 2014. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through over 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, retirement consulting, investment management, and brokerage, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies supported by an in-house trading desk.

Donald Brown is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. and holds the Series 63 designation. He has 40 years of industry experience, including long tenures at MetLife Securities and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Brown serves on the boards of several community organizations, including the Woodbridge Metro Chamber of Commerce and Team 94, a nonprofit focused on autism awareness, and he founded a resource organization for special needs planning. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms that combine long-term strategies with options for specialized instruments and trading, serving clients through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Jennie Sherman is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Smallwood Wealth Management for seven years. Sherman serves on the Board of Directors for the Woman's Club of Red Bank and acts as a Director Consultant for Business Networking International. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services through both advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, combining proprietary programs with third-party platforms.

Steven Barbesh is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Manning & Napier and AllianceBernstein. Outside of his advisory career, he has worked as a tax preparer and in various driving and food delivery roles. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, businesses, and organizations. The firm blends advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary and third-party solutions, including insurance products and alternative investments.

Thomas Glynn is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2009, following seven years at Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as an alternate member of the Allenhurst, NJ Planning Board. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm provides a range of programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

William Gallagher is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at firms including Zynergy Retirement Planning, Facet Wealth, and Millington Securities, Inc. Gallagher’s background also includes roles outside traditional advisory firms, such as a position at Amazon. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment process combining passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and a range of program offerings such as no-transaction-fee mutual funds, ETF model portfolios, and specialized retirement plan consulting.

Justin Siracusa is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Northeast Financial Network. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is the finance and operations manager for Babysitters R Us LLC, a babysitting services company based in Staten Island, NY. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies delivered through proprietary programs and third-party platforms.

Kristin Hovmiller is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials, with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2001. Kristin also serves as a bank/trust officer to support and manage Principal retirement plan account relationships across insurance, broker-dealer, and bank/trust offerings. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel stationed abroad. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions through direct advisory programs.

Kevin Willett is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2005 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley DW Inc. from 2002 to 2005. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs delivered on discretionary and non-discretionary bases, with services spanning equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios using strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and portfolio reviews.

Craig Jantz is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Merrill. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of investment and consulting services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and retirement planning.

Margaret Antoniello is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 63 credential and over 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Equity Services and National Life Group since 2011. Antoniello is involved in nonprofit activities, including volunteering and committee work with the American Cancer Society and mentoring students at Saint Joseph’s University. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, often utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term investment strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Chirag Savalia is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 license and having 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equity Services since 2016 and is also a founding partner and chief strategist at Afton Financial Group. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms and utilizes third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Michael Keating is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at BLACKROCK for 17 years before joining Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in 2025. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab-referred clients. The firm uses standardized asset-allocation models and internal research tools to guide investment selection, with client authorization required for all trades.

Justin Pagan is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Marketing Manager for Jade Management Services LLC, a medical management company focused on cosmetic medical services. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm’s scale and market roles include in-house research, derivatives and futures services, and bespoke solutions for large clients.

Damon Gruss is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, spanning over two decades. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored client solutions through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and access to proprietary and third-party advisory programs.

Justin Paine is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services and has been with Equity Services since 2017. Paine is also involved in providing health, life, and property & casualty insurance solutions through his own firm, DFP LLC, and serves as a broker and consultant for insurance products. Equity Services, Inc. offers financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, utilizing multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers to implement primarily long-term investment strategies alongside options for shorter-term trading.

Michael Marino is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at National Life Insurance Company and Equity Services, Inc. since 2015. In addition to his advisory work, Marino is involved in educating professionals and municipal employees on retirement portfolios and insurance products through roles with several pension and insurance education organizations. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, offering various advisory platforms that include both discretionary and non-discretionary management, often utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Michael Koutsoudakis is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Paulson Investment Advisors LLC, Paulson Investment Company, LLC, and Morgan Stanley. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s approach integrates financial planning with recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Anthony Dibisceglie is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets Inc. since 2013 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and operates with notable institutional scale and unique market roles.