Charles Salvo is a financial advisor at Mariner in Manasquan, NJ, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2018 and previously at BNY Mellon Wealth Management from 2016 to 2018. Mariner serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations through investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers. The firm offers customized portfolio management supported by an internal team and an Investment Committee, with integrated tax, accounting, and family office services that distinguish it from other large advisory enterprises.

Daniel Anerella Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Holmdel, NJ. He holds the Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios and supports multiple account-level services including lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Laura Hickman is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Stifel, Benchmark Investments, LLC, and JMP Securities. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, institutional clients, and sports professionals. The firm offers customized portfolio management across multiple strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services into client relationships.

Christopher Oconnor is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2012. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. 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 range of programs and provides advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios using strategic and tactical asset allocation, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Ellen Peifer is a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors with the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license. She has four years of industry experience and has previously worked at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Mariner serves a broad mix of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm implements customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with additional capabilities in tax integration and financial wellness tools.

Nino Finnigan is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of financial advising, he works as a freelance court interpreter. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, often utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios that combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Arthur Buisson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 17 years of industry experience, including roles at Howley Financial Group and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Buisson also acts as an insurance agent for clients when it is advantageous to them. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers transaction-based brokerage and fee-based advisory services, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Christopher Hall is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Citigroup and Investors Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance marketing through his own business, Financial Strategies for Life. Equity Services, Inc., doing business 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 combines multiple advisory platforms with third-party asset managers and model portfolios, utilizing predominantly long-term strategies alongside options for shorter-term trading.

Christian Dapolito is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has six years of industry experience, including positions with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Matawan Football Alumni Foundation and operates a quarterback training camp, QB Sessions, LLC. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment advisory programs to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients.

Cory Allen is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Mariner and has been associated with Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2015 and Msec, LLC since 2017. Allen is based in Manasquan, NJ. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions, providing comprehensive investment management, financial planning, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an investment committee and internal research, alongside access to third-party managers, offering a range of strategies from equities to alternatives and integrated tax and accounting capabilities.

Brandon Meyers is a financial advisor with Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Northeast Financial Network and has served as Director of Youth Operations at Sportsplex at Metuchen. Park Avenue Securities, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions, including proprietary model portfolios and a digital advisory platform.

Matthew Watson is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fulton Financial Corporation, Raymond James Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to joining Oppenheimer in 2017. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a variety of programs and advisory services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with oversight processes including suitability reviews and branch manager supervision.

Connor Mawn is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Before entering the financial industry, he was affiliated with Spring Lake Golf Club and has an educational background from Hartwick College. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Matthew Marino is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Integrated Financial Concepts LLC/National Life Insurance Company since 2019. Equity Services, Inc., also known 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, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments, and utilizes a network of third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Francisco Acevedo is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience and has worked at firms including Lincoln Financial Securities, RobustWealth, and Brinker Capital. He is currently associated with Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities, doing business as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, serves individual and institutional clients with brokerage services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and investment advisory programs using both proprietary and third-party models.

Andrew Garcia is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at Hightower Advisors, LLC and Farr Miller & Washington, LLC. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach that combines passive and active managers, quantitative methods, and fundamental analysis.

James Dematteo is a CFP® credentialed advisor with 21 years of experience, currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. His career has spanned both firms since 2006, focusing on integrated financial and insurance solutions. He is also involved with JPD Financial, LLC, an S-corp related to business income and accounting. Park Avenue® Wealth Management, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment advisory programs.

Louis Monderine is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Santander Securities and Sovereign Bank. Outside of finance, he owns Liberty Junk Removal LLC, a junk removal and clean-up business based in Howell, NJ. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm utilizes multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains in-house research and security-pricing activities, combining large institutional scale with unique market roles.

Oliver Eaton is a financial advisor at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities with a Series 66 designation. He has one year of experience in the financial services industry and previously worked at Evolution Financial Group. Before entering the financial sector, he spent six years at Trinity Solar and has experience in other industries dating back to 2015. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of investment advisory programs.

Joshua Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Matawan, NJ, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Citigroup, New York Life Securities, and JPMorgan Chase. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital portfolio program managed in partnership with SigFig and a Managed Account program.