Gary Lordi (Sr) is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding over 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he spent 28 years with Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. He is also involved in tax preparation and accounting services through his work with MKN Financial Services and his own CPA practice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions through a broad range of financial planning and advisory services, supported by extensive technology and a large network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Allen Laster is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at R. Neuhaus & Associates LLC and has experience in education and community roles. He also supports a family daycare business by managing its finances. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Robert Buckelew is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 63 credential and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James in various capacities since 2009 and also spent three years in non-variable insurance from 2016 to 2019. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses advanced analytical tools to support client goals, while maintaining unique offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Stephen Kuczynski is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. His prior firms include LPL Financial, LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a multi-advisor platform incorporating third-party managers and proprietary investment models.

Bryan Perry is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2001 and also associated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a council member for the Borough of Sea Girt, New Jersey. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Victoria Tomaro is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 48 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, The Investment Center Inc, Ic Advisory Services Inc, and TFS Securities, Inc. Tomaro also operates a separate financial services business under the Tomaro Financial Group name. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals and multiple platform options.

Michael Phillips is a CFP® with 49 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC, where he has worked since 1990, and previously operated Phillips Financial Services, Inc. from 1994 to 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Phillips serves as a volunteer commission member addressing local environmental concerns at Lake Topanemus in Freehold, NJ, and holds a state notary public license. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through multiple programs. The firm employs a model-based investment process with various portfolio management options and is noted for its scale, complex affiliate network, and private-equity ownership.

Timothy Cannuli is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009 and also operates as an insurance agent selling life and disability products. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a development LLC and has involvement in a local bakery business through family connections. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, incorporating risk profiling and analytical modeling to support client goals.

Christopher Gallegos is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Manasquan, NJ. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, Merrill, and New England Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both proprietary research models and third-party strategies.

Brian Laux is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Regal Securities, Victory Capital Advisers, Invesco Advisers, and Russell Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Game 7 Sports, a non-investment-related activity. 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 portfolio management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and operational tools.

Charles Wehmeyer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 14 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and an array of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and research from its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Christian Alino is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Toms River, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., he worked at Equitable Financial Life Insurance and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, he has experience managing hospitality operations at The Shrimp Box and Outside the Box Patio Bar. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The program incorporates centralized due diligence, quantitative and qualitative research, and may use ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Ralph Gambino is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to simplify their financial situations and develop personalized strategies that adapt to their evolving goals and lives. Ralph focuses on delivering ongoing guidance tailored to what matters most to his clients and their families. He has experience assisting families nearing retirement, professional athletes, entertainers, and C-suite executives in organizing their financial lives and planning for the future. His areas of expertise include corporate executive services, executive compensation, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Ralph holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System and a Master's Degree from Felician College. He has earned the designations of Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Outside of his professional work, Ralph enjoys baseball, golfing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Victoria Collins is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for 23 years and Wells Fargo Advisors for one year before joining LPL Financial. 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 and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

Yaakov Krumbein is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their priorities and assists them in developing strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He provides guidance on a variety of financial needs including investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unforeseen circumstances. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Yaakov holds professional designations as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Yaakov earned a Bachelor's Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Master's in Financial Planning from the College For Financial Planning. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, hiking, spending time with his family, and playing table tennis.

Jeffrey Kotch is a CFP® and PFS™ with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, and has been associated with Pierson & Oujo for over two decades. In addition to his financial advisory work, he is a sole-practitioner CPA providing accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers as well as customizable investment strategies.

Kenley Ragusa is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2023, he worked at UBS Financial Services from 2009 to 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Thomas Mc Dermott is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at multiple firms including Avantax and Prudential Advisors. Outside of his advisory duties, he assists with bookkeeping and tax return preparation at MP McDermott & Associates and supports client communications at Zonin Wealth Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Samuel Di Gaetano is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Wall Township, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Insurance Company since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in multiple insurance brokerage activities and engages in energy services referrals for a client’s business. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Adam Potulski is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc and PNC Financial Services. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, goal-oriented planning using firm-approved tools and offers a range of event-driven planning programs.