James Quirk is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its period as AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as an on-field official for the National Football League. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory programs and third-party managers, focusing on matching client needs with appropriate investment models and services.

David Ricker is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Point Pleasant, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at Merrill for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a beer tender at Icarus Brewing in Brick, New Jersey. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor investment strategies.

Richard Campanella is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2008, including 11 years with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and previously worked at Merrill from 2005 to 2008. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools to model outcomes, serving clients through both direct and employer-sponsored agreements.

Sammer Bekhiet is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on assisting individuals, families, and business owners in navigating complex financial decisions by providing personalized wealth management, retirement, and investment strategies aligned with clients' goals. His expertise includes college education planning, equity compensation services, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Sammer employs a comprehensive approach that begins with understanding each client's full financial picture to develop flexible strategies responsive to changing market conditions. His role integrates investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Sammer holds a Bachelor's Degree from The College of New Jersey and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional activities, he is involved with the USTA Foundation and enjoys pickleball, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Austin Dave is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, business owners, and corporate employees of Fortune 500 companies to simplify complex financial decisions and build strategies around their long-term goals. His expertise spans a range of financial topics including retirement planning, tax-efficient investing, employee benefits, college education planning, corporate benefits, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, and strategies related to 401(k) plans. Austin and his team take a personalized and goal-driven approach to wealth management, focusing on understanding each client's unique situation, educating them on potential options, and tracking progress to adjust portfolios accordingly. Austin holds a Bachelor's Degree from The College of New Jersey and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, he has personal interests in baseball, basketball, dancing, football, golfing, music, reading, spending time with family, tennis, and watching movies.

Danni Higgins is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), she focuses on helping clients gain clarity and confidence in their financial decisions. She works closely with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their unique goals and values. Her expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Danni takes the time to understand what is important to each client, providing thoughtful financial guidance rooted in care, clarity, and purpose. She aims to simplify complex financial decisions and offers ongoing advice as clients' needs evolve. Danni holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware. Outside of her professional role, she has interests that include pickleball, reading, running, skiing, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Vladimir Stricker is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor. He assists business owners, corporate professionals, retirees, and multigenerational families in making informed financial decisions. His practice emphasizes retirement planning, tax-efficient wealth management, stock compensation strategies, estate planning coordination, and facilitating the transition from wealth accumulation to retirement income. With over a decade of industry experience, Vladimir works closely with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their unique needs. His expertise encompasses retirement income strategies, employer stock compensation planning, investment management, cash flow optimization, estate and legacy planning, tax-aware strategies, and risk management. He primarily serves successful professionals, engineers, and business owners seeking to simplify their financial complexities and coordinate various financial components. Vladimir holds a Bachelor's Degree from Kean University and maintains memberships in professional organizations including Business Networking International, the Chamber of Commerce, and the National Association for Divorce Professionals. He is also involved in the community through the ARC of Ocean County. Outside of his professional work, Vladimir enjoys adventure sports, biking, boating, football, golfing, reading, and spending time with his family.

Philip Yellovich is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he is a singer in a band and occasionally performs at local venues. 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 focused on tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery processes and advanced modeling techniques.

Raymond Triano is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Financial Services Inc. He also maintains an ongoing role as a fixed insurance agent with Allied Wealth Partners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Pamela Hadley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Jeffrey Winner is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a business under the name FourFront Group. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm offers a range of investment models and advisory services through a network of representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Brian Gazia is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience, including 20 years with his current firm. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and works from Beachwood, NJ. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Kumpf is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. He has held prior roles at Ameriprise, Comerica Securities, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in independent insurance brokering focusing on fixed annuities. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Christopher Cirri III is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toms River, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Benjamin Felicelli, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Prudential Investment Management Services, PGIM Investments, Bank of America, and Merrill. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and relies on both in-house and third-party advisory models, offering a range of investment products and ERISA fiduciary services.

Benjamin Felicelli is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Director of Soccer Operations for the Jackson Soccer Club. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs delivered through a network of investment representatives. The firm utilizes third-party sponsors and advisory models, offering a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternatives.

Chaim Weinreb is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakewood, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Able Wealth Management LLC and several other firms. 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, with investment strategies supported by both proprietary and third-party research.

Gregg Pellecchia is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 1999 and was previously with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors to deliver tailored advisory solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Candice Hammond serves as a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 1981, bringing over 40 years of experience to her role. Candice leads a team of tenured Merrill employees, with a focus on addressing the individual needs of each client and collaborating to help achieve their financial goals. Her expertise encompasses wealth management guidance, asset allocation, and financial planning strategies across a broad range of areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Candice emphasizes a comprehensive approach that begins with understanding each client's priorities to tailor investment and wealth strategies accordingly. Candice holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rosemont College and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She resides in Sea Girt with her husband and two children. Outside of work, she enjoys boating, reading, and spending time with her family.

Matthew Appel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wall, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Axa Advisors, Guardian Life, and International Planning Alliance. He is a member of the Monmouth-Ocean Development Council. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Lawrence Cagliostro is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President of Wealth Management at Merrill Lynch in the Toms River, New Jersey branch. He focuses on family wealth management strategies, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. Drawing on extensive experience from his previous role at Morgan Stanley in Toms River, Lawrence develops close relationships with clients often spanning multiple generations and addresses concerns including early retirement, job transitions, retirement account needs, concentrated stock positions, and comprehensive retirement planning strategies. Lawrence holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rider University and a Master's Degree from Georgian Court University. He has earned the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, reflecting his commitment to professional development and client service. Beyond his advisory role, Lawrence participates in community service as a board member of the Salvation Army. His approach emphasizes creating personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's long-term goals, supported by the investment insights of Merrill and the resources of Bank of America.