Richard Quense Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Securian Financial Services and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of financial services, he is employed in the food and beverage industry at Taka in Asbury Park, NJ. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and features multiple program structures with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Jeffrey Seidel is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2017 and previously held roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a business providing bartending services, mixology classes, and live music performances for private events, and he participates in fundraising activities for The First Tee of the Jersey Shore, a youth nonprofit program. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including fee-based financial planning and a range of capital markets functions.

Brendan Vlasak is a financial advisor at Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with the firm since 2026. His prior experience includes roles in education and banking, with positions at Warren Township Schools, Magyar Bank, and Michigan State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Cari Pakula is a financial advisor at Stifel with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Scott Allen Jr. is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience including roles at Rowan University and the Borough of Surf City. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, using a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers.

Jonathan Biagioli is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wall, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held various roles in retail and service industries, including positions at Baccarat Flagship Boutique and Warby Parker. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs implemented through third-party managers and its network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Daniel Shearer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Zenith Marketing, which focuses on Medicare supplements. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, 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 broad network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Ryan Orsley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Little Silver, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement advice, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Allan Proske is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013, including First Allied Securities and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside his advisory role, he serves as board president of the nonprofit Family Resources Associates and is involved in multiple coaching and entrepreneurial ventures. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program platforms.

Michael Mema is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He previously served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, Michael held roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, including Vice President, Internal Product Specialist from 2016 to 2019 and Assistant Vice President, Financial Advisor from 2014 to 2016. As a CFP® professional, Michael specializes in providing comprehensive financial guidance to high-net-worth individuals and families. His expertise includes crafting tailored retirement and income plans, implementing strategic investment strategies, analyzing equity compensation, and integrating estate planning considerations for a holistic planning approach. He focuses on building long-term relationships and empowering clients with the tools needed to pursue financial success and peace of mind.

Jonathan Weitzman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Ernst & Young and King Financial Network, where he currently serves as a wealth management advisor. He also holds a board fiduciary position at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Silberman College of Business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Mark Amato is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massmutual Life Insurance Company since 2002. Mass Mutual 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software tools to support collaborative, goal-oriented planning.

Daniel Rasmussen is a financial advisor at Merrill with over 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for a family estate. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Brian Manning is a CFP® professional affiliated with Morgan Stanley, with 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and global investment research.

Anthony Caldarise is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he leverages the extensive resources of Merrill and Bank of America to implement comprehensive financial strategies tailored to his clients' needs. His expertise encompasses various areas including retirement planning, legacy planning, family wealth management, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategies, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. With a disciplined approach to wealth management, Anthony is committed to understanding what matters most to each client before making financial decisions. He holds professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He graduated with honors in business, focusing on finance, from Ocean County College and also earned a high school diploma from Monsignor Donovan High School. A lifelong resident of Ocean County, New Jersey, Anthony is actively involved in his community through volunteering and fundraising efforts with organizations including Hope Sheds Light, Rotary Club of Point Pleasant Beach, and Sons of the American Legion. He resides in Ocean County with his family and enjoys dancing, golfing, and spending time with them.

Gerard Cala is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously spent four years with Axa Advisors, Llc. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s advisory approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Jeffrey Shapiro is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2017, he worked at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical software and provides a range of investment and educational services.

Frank Fallon is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 16 years of experience in wealth management. He specializes in helping families build and protect their wealth through personalized strategies tailored to their financial goals. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Frank holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed a non-accredited certificate program from The Chubb Institute. He approaches client relationships with prudence, integrity, and commitment, aiming to deliver results that align with each client's unique objectives. Outside of his professional work, Frank enjoys baseball, basketball, boating, boxing, chess, cooking, football, hiking, music, and spending time with his family.

Mary Elliott is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of MTD Capital, a factoring brokerage. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and investment research.

Thomas Kunz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Toms River, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1989 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of investment advisory, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plan management.