Parker Nickelsen is a financial professional with the Series 66 designation currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services. He has one year of industry experience and prior work history that includes roles at Fritzies Wine & Liquor and Grinta Equipment. Outside of finance, he has ongoing involvement with Gambler Ridge Golf Course and community activities in Borough Seaside Park. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of planning programs including divorce and estate-settlement services and conducts educational seminars.

Thomas Defino is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, currently serving in the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he conducts 90-minute football training sessions and camps for youth through Toms River Football Club and Celtic Elite LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Tanner Preston is a financial professional with one year of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at S&P Global. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an insurance agent providing fixed insurance services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and advisory services, supported by a large network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Joann Polis is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been working since 2001. She collaborates closely with Candice in developing and implementing investment strategies tailored to their clients' needs. Joann's expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Joann holds a Master's Degree from Monmouth University and a Bachelor's Degree from Gettysburg College. She also carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals through a disciplined and personalized approach to wealth planning, assisting individuals in understanding their complete financial picture to overcome obstacles and reach their objectives. Residing in Middletown, New Jersey, Joann lives with her husband and three daughters. Outside of her professional commitments, she enjoys boating, dancing, spending time with her family, and practicing yoga.

Joseph Perri is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LP Financial LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Thomas Williams is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Point Pleasant, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2015, including time when the firm was known as Axa Advisors. Outside of financial advising, Williams is involved as a laborer with All Seasons Aesthetics. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered investment advisory and broker-dealer platform.

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.

Richard Gumina is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a business coaching and development service in New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

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.

Jason Skolnik is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LPL Financial LLC, Ameriprise Financial, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of retail and institutional investment solutions.

Carmela Michaels is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Manchester, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 39 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include extensive tenures at Santander Bank, NA, and Santander Securities, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by in-house and third-party research, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

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.

Alicia Rivera is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018, with prior roles at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Morgan Stanley. Rivera is a co-owner of Rivtech Portable Cinemas, a seasonal entertainment business. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Ethan Dzenis is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 registration, with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Equitable Advisors, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Partners Admin, LLC, San Diego State University, Spring Lake Golf Club, and Manasquan High School. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating through a combination of advisory and brokerage solutions with a focus on LPL-sponsored and endorsed third-party managed programs.

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.

Michelle Kraus is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Santander Securities, LLC and Santander Bank, NA, as well as a year with Lisa Patchell, State Farm Agent. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. In addition to his advisory role, he receives compensation for part-time referrals of home security, automation products, and other home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on curated models rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plan management.

Joseph Sarbello is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at National Planning Corporation from 2015 to 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.