Christopher Urso is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cuso Financial Services, J P Turner & Company Capital Management, and Ifmg Securities. Outside of advising, Urso serves on the board of the James T. Reedy, Sr Scholarship Fund and is involved in artistic and musical business ventures. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Mark Brahney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley entities since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Anne Kraljic is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Invest Financial Corp. Kraljic serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, 21 Plus, and the Ocean County College Foundation, where she is also a member of the finance committee. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, investment planning, and access to third-party money managers, using various tools and platforms to construct diversified portfolios.

Francis Mara Jr. is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience with prior roles at firms including Napier Park Global Capital and Summit Financial. Outside of financial services, he was involved with Mr. Happy Party Rentals in 2020. MassMutual 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 comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, focusing on collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.

Michael Andrieu is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, having worked previously at UBS Financial Services for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Pop Sports Nutrition, a nutrition and weight loss service. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Michael Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., among other firms. 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.

Kaitlyn Galgano is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services. Her prior roles include positions at Regulus Financial Group, Smallwood Wealth Management, Bloomberg, T. Rowe Price, and Wells Fargo Advisors. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Charles Ringwald is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and also has roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Creative Financial Group of New Jersey. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an elected member of the Monmouth County Republican Committee. MassMutual 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, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by proprietary software and educational seminars.

Scott Barrington is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 1998 and recently transitioned his career to Merrill. Prior to this, Scott worked within the private bank at another financial firm for nearly 20 years, where he held several positions including Senior Investment Strategist responsible for managing investment strategy for the Northeast region. In this role, he managed a discretionary portfolio totaling over 1 billion dollars for Ultra High Net Worth clients. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing, as well as tax minimization. Scott and his team focus on minimizing taxes for closely-held business owners and real estate investors, partnering with Commercial Bank, Private Bank, and Wealth Planning teams to provide comprehensive solutions such as liquidity management, individual and corporate investment strategy, legacy planning, M&A advisory, and family wealth management. He values trust and transparency in every client interaction. Scott holds a Bachelor's Degree from Stockton University and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Outside of work, he enjoys coaching soccer and competing in charity runs.

Stephanie Rathbone is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2021 and previously spent six years at Ameriprise Financial Services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Anthony Buonomo is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Manasquan, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999 and with Raymond James Financial since 2009. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs, including municipal and public finance services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

Laura Stamberger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018, preceded by positions at Kestra Financial Services, Inc. and Deutsche Morgan Grenfell Inc. 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 financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services supported by proprietary research, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Daniel Monzi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wall Township, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and McAdam LLC. He is involved with Intellectual Capital Group and ICG Next as DBAs for LPL Business activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Margaret Mac Lellan is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Patricia’s of Holmdel, as well as time at Manhattan College. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dean Tarta is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at firms including LPL Financial and TD Bank. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with a residential investment properties business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

William Fence is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 17 years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., and more than three decades at K & R Tax And Financial Service. He also operates Fence Financial Tax Services LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser delivering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management options, supported by advisor-facing tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Jesteffer Annichiarico is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Walmart Inc. since 2015. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Darren Armetta is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank since 2018, following six years at Bank of America and Merrill. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Devin Mc Dermott is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has no prior industry experience and joined Osaic in 2025. Before entering the financial advisory field, he worked at Haven Technologies for six years and FAST for two years. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes retail and institutional investors, offering a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and supports multiple advisory platforms to manage portfolios across different investment types.

Joann Charney is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2006. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.