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 Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2006 to 2025 before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

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.

Ethan Dzenis is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors. His background includes roles at Partners Admin, LLC and prior work in education and club management. Outside of finance, he has held positions at San Diego State University, Spring Lake Golf Club, and Manasquan High School. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to deliver personalized investment solutions.

Fred Peters is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He applies Merrill’s Goals-Based Wealth Management process to help clients pursue meaningful financial objectives by prioritizing clear decision-making and transparency. Fred serves a diverse clientele including business owners, entrepreneurs, retirees, senior citizens, and families with special needs members, developing tailored strategies for short- and long-term financial goals. With over sixteen years of management experience prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2016, Fred leverages his expertise to address complex financial challenges such as special needs planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, and personal retirement planning. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and is pursuing an MBA at Georgian Court University. Fred’s professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Fred is active in his community, serving on boards for the Brick Township Chamber of Commerce, Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce, and Ocean County Family Service Organization, as well as participating with the Brick Township Morning Rotary Club. Outside of work, he enjoys chess, football, music, racquetball, running marathons, spending time with his family, and watching movies. As a military parent, he supports armed forces deployments with personal dedication.

Justine Hughes is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at several firms, including Securian Financial Services and Mid Atlantic Resource Group. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with the Marlboro Township Veterans and Volunteers Committee and serves as bingo chairperson at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment solutions through a multi-manager platform, providing advisors with access to affiliated and third-party portfolio management options across various program structures.

Louis Gallipoli II is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has a background that includes ownership and management of a tax preparation and accounting firm, Gallipoli & Gallipoli, PC, as well as involvement in various business activities. He also serves as treasurer for a local soccer club, Jersey Shore United FC, providing organizational advice during its startup phase. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, incorporating both affiliated and third-party managers, and manages over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Christopher Arditi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Santander Securities, and PNC Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved administratively in Sparks Zumba LLC, a fitness class business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Barbieri is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Brick, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. He has 30 years of industry experience, all with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in selling home security and automation products and loan products through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies and manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets through a network of nearly 3,700 advisors and over 1,800 offices.

Joseph Sarbello is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at National Planning Corporation, Cetera Advisors LLC, Citigroup Global Markets, and Advest, Inc. He is also associated with MidAtlantic Wealth Management, Ltd. as an investment-related business entity for tax purposes. 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 research tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Anthony Canderozzi is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including prior roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey and is president of the Jackson Township Chamber of Commerce. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved tools and offers specialized programs including divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Mark Likes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting, holds a notary commission in New Jersey, and has interests in mortgage and real estate services. 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 financial planning and advisory services through a large network of advisors and utilizes various investment models and technology tools to support client portfolios.

Alfred Farrell Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at PNC Investments, Santander Securities LLC, Santander Bank NA, and Merrill. Farrell is based in Eatontown, NJ. 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, retirement advice, and institutional platforms.

Karl Lorch is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding over 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with Metlife Securities Inc. for 34 years. In addition to his advisory role, Lorch operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in dental, group disability income, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved software tools to develop tailored financial strategies.

David Scureman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Freedom Financial Partners, LLC, a non-investment related business entity. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Alexander Joice is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is an associate at Titan Agency LLC, involved in the sale of auto and homeowner's insurance. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, utilizing third-party TAMPs and LPL-sponsored advisory programs, while offering a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and select alternative investments.

John Deliso is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory duties, Deliso serves as a trustee and board member for the Bayshore Medical Center Foundation. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes various advisory models and third-party managers, offering a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Anthony Girgis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toms River, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a substitute lunch aid at Westminster Nursery School and serves as co-trustee of family trusts. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm uses a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers, providing services that include ERISA fiduciary offerings and a range of investment products without relying on proprietary wrap fee programs.

Lindsay Cusick is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AxA Advisors, since 2010. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with program models or discretionary managers, often utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory programs.