Nicholas Siliverdes is a financial professional at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked in entertainment-related positions at Shark Tank, Sony Pictures, and MGM Studios in 2022. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Party Perfect Rentals, a business he worked with intermittently from 2019 to 2025. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Hunter Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Harding Loevner. Outside of advising, he is also an insurance agent involved in the sales of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers various investment and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple portfolio management strategies and program structures.

Linda Gargano is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at BNY Mellon for 24 years before joining Cetera and also has a role as a registered administrative assistant at Frank A. Gargano, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

James Giordano is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC for 11 years and at OceanFirst Bank for four years. He also owns Coastal Accounting Services LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. 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 offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Cliff Schmardel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Spring Lake, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2007, including time under its prior name, Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Modern Tax Advisors, LLC, where he works as a tax preparer. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through a range of third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing external asset managers and providing both advisory and brokerage/insurance services.

Frank Connelly is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Freehold, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank for a combined total of 15 years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with diversified investment approaches and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Andrew Greenberg is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2022 and prior experience at First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. and First Allied Securities Inc. He is an independent contractor with LPA Strategic Capital. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers, accommodating a range of investment program structures.

Vincent Cacciolo is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has five years of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America, N.A. since 2021 and Merrill since 2019. Prior to his current positions, he worked with Battleground Country Club and the International Planning Alliance. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm uses model-based and discretionary strategies developed by its Chief Investment Office and third-party managers, offering a range of investment solutions including tax-aware strategies and customized investment restrictions.

Beth Ulrich is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. She has been with MML Investors Services Inc and MassMutual since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is also licensed as a sales agent in life and health insurance. 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 provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services through collaborative, annual engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Donna Feldman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to provide tailored financial planning and portfolio management.

Mark Loevinger is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Loevinger Group, which focuses on building enduring client-advisor relationships through objectivity and ongoing dialogue. The team specializes in wealth management for high-net-worth individuals and corporate 401(k) and employee benefit services, including expertise in complex benefit plans. Mark and his team customize wealth management strategies to help clients pursue financial goals, often collaborating with clients’ tax and legal advisors on tax-efficient planning. They regularly review plan progress to ensure alignment with clients’ objectives, utilizing the full range of Merrill Lynch resources and specialists to deliver comprehensive and customized financial solutions. Mark has been with Merrill Lynch since 2011 and holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his bachelor's degree from Beth Medrash Govoha. Mark is active in his community, volunteering with organizations such as Chai Lifeline and Nesivos. He resides with his family in Ocean County, New Jersey. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, executive compensation, endowment and foundation services, defined benefit and contribution plans, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Mark’s approach involves leveraging the combined investment insights of Merrill Lynch and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to help clients achieve their financial goals.

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.