Daniel Stizza serves as the Senior Resident Director at the Toms River Branch of Merrill, where he leads the Stizza Clawson Group to provide advisory services tailored to affluent individuals and corporations locally and nationally. His expertise includes divorce transition planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income, underpinned by thoughtful, tax-sensitive investment guidance aimed at supporting clients' lifestyles, retirement needs, and legacy goals. Daniel holds a Bachelor's degree from The College of New Jersey and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, also holding the designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He serves as a board member of the RWJ Monmouth Medical Southern Campus Charitable Foundation. Residing in Point Pleasant Beach with his family, Daniel is engaged in his community through involvement with the Make a Wish Foundation, Point Pleasant Beach Little League, and the Point Pleasant Beach Recreation Committee. He coaches his son's little league team and emphasizes giving back, as reflected by the name of his boat, the "Give Back Sea."

John Busco is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009, serving in his current role since 2024. He owns and operates JGJ Wealth Management Corp and is also involved with Busco GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Molly Staffordsmith is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she held various roles including Director of Marketing and Online Public Relations at Keller Williams Shore Properties. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage channels to deliver tailored financial solutions.

Richard Miranda is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct individual relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Joseph Papandrea is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Eric Karlik is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 66 license and has 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent involved in selling dental and group disability income, disability, fixed annuities, life/accident/health, long-term care, and life settlements through Ashar Group, LLC. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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 various programs including wrap and money-manager solutions and conducts educational seminars.

Brian Ahearn is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toms River, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009, including time when the firm operated as 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 a broad roster of third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Vincent Mannino is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory roles, he was involved with The Incline Club Skatepark for over a decade. He works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Matthew Beaulieu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 29 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and investment modeling provided by its Global Investment Committee.

Raymond Sura is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Fulton Financial Advisors and related entities since 2013. Outside of advising, he is an author and tax preparer, operating ASWealth Tax Professionals. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored plans and collaborative client engagement supported by firm research and diverse implementation options.

Alyssa Cannuli is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Manasquan, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. from 2015 to 2019. In addition to her advisory role, she is also licensed as a broker selling disability, whole, term, and life insurance. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary advisory services supported by an extensive affiliate network.

Tracy Montgomery is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1996 and has been associated with Bank of America since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executor of a family estate. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Pacita Devera is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as power of attorney for a family member. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Robert Simons is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Davidson Wealth Management and Santander Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Mon Alyssa's Restaurant. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and investment committee resources to model outcomes.

Steven Mcgovern is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wall Township, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2001 and previously worked at Ibex Wealth Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2017. Mcgovern is also involved in selling life and disability insurance through non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technologies to support diverse investment strategies.

Keith Sadlowski is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes a 20-year tenure at BlackRock and roles at several firms including Minnesota Life, Securian Financial Services, and Mid Atlantic Resource Group. Outside of his advisory work, Sadlowski is a board member and assistant coach for the Pinelanders Youth Soccer Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Ryan Shea is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Prudential, where he worked from 2013 to 2023. He is also an independent agent involved in the sales and service of fixed insurance products. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual registration as an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Scott Mcgimpsey is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously held roles at Summit Financial Group and Summit Brokerage Services. Mcgimpsey is also the owner of Unified Planning Group, LLC, and serves as chapter president of the American Financial Education Alliance, where he teaches classes on general financial education topics such as Social Security and Medicare. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through multiple program structures and custodial relationships, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

Jamie Chasey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market modeling to support its advisory services.

Jonathan Shippee is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Manasquan, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and having 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.