Leonard Ludovico is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, LP and Sorrento Pacific Financial 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 offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Jeffrey Cattanach is a financial advisor at Cetera with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and Fides Financial, among other firms. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates a separate entity providing tax preparation, consulting, and corporate tax services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide 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 that allows advisors to implement affiliated and third-party model portfolios, as well as bespoke strategies.

Francis Lucash is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and a long tenure at Wachovia Bank, N.A. beginning in 1999. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Eric Sweeney is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and adherence to diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

David Wyss is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. He previously worked at UBS for 19 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Kevin Lynch is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Wall, NJ, where he has worked for 10 years. He has 24 years of industry experience and previously held positions at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, Lynch serves as an 8th-grade boys basketball coach at HW Mountz Elementary School and is a board member of the South Monmouth Regional Sewage Authority. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analytical tools and educational seminars.

Mark Frey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes positions at Merrill and Navigator Business Advisors. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base and offers model portfolios constructed from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, with oversight controls and a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Ronald Giancristofaro is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1995. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Erik Gaines is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities, Inc. for 14 years and has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Gaines is a partner in a distillery and involved in marketing and community sports initiatives, including supporting nonprofit organizations through a local basketball franchise. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Michael Shevlino is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at TD Ameritrade from 2013 to 2019 before joining Fisher Investments in 2019. Fisher Investments serves a global client base that includes institutional and private investors such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management across multiple asset classes, employing a centralized investment process that combines quantitative and qualitative research to build diversified portfolios while utilizing tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques.

Marietta Amato Demeo is a financial professional at Cetera with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with several affiliated firms including Cetera Wealth Services and MargFinancial. Outside of her advisory work, she is employed in the food and beverage service industry at Kubels Barnegat Light. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

John Woodle III is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2008. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Oakhurst, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services.

Howard Orlick is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Raymond James Financial or its affiliates since 2002 and is also a partner at Orlick & Co., LLP, where he manages operations, client relations, and risk management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and also maintains specialized programs in municipal finance and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Vincent Hirsch is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 65 designation and over 56 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 44 years before joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Hirsch manages an LLC related to health and property insurance sales. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Richard Donovan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously spent seven years at American International Group, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by offering a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through employer arrangements.

Chris Whalen is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Maxim Group LLC, Liquidnet, Inc., Evermay Wealth Management, and Whalen Research & Trading. He is currently based in Colts Neck, NJ. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a wide network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to third-party managers, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Gary Clawson is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Toms River office. He leads the Stizza Clawson Group, which focuses on providing a comprehensive advisory experience tailored to affluent individuals and corporations. His team emphasizes thoughtful, tax-sensitive investment guidance designed to support clients’ lifestyles, retirement income needs, and legacy objectives through a disciplined, transparent process. Gary’s expertise spans multiple client focus areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Gary earned both his bachelor’s degree and MBA in Strategic Management from Rutgers University and the Rutgers Graduate School of Management. Raised in Ocean County near the shore, Gary currently resides in Old Bridge with his wife, Tracey, and their two children. He is passionate about education, helping others, and financial planning. Outside of his professional role, Gary enjoys outdoor activities, exercise, and spending time with his family.

Stuart Schlesinger is a financial advisor at Cetera with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Securian Financial Services, Mid Atlantic Benefit Strategies, and 1800 Equity Partners LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a holding company and has experience as an insurance agent in fixed insurance and property and casualty. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

John Cicala III is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor firm AXA Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid advisory and brokerage model that emphasizes tailored client intake and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management solutions.

Laura Longhi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2013 to 2021 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning services and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.