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.

Jennifer Schmidt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Allentown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Paychex and Paychex Securities Corporation before joining Ameriprise in 2021. Schmidt manages her Ameriprise business through an LLC established for tax purposes. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals with significant investable assets, delivering customized recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

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.

Kimberly Stratton is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera and affiliated entities since 2023 and also supports financial services operations at Mid Atlantic Resource Group in an administrative capacity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that enables advisors to utilize model portfolios, third-party managers, or bespoke strategies, with over $256 billion in assets under management.

John Askin is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Allied Wealth Partners, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, and Securian Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a youth soccer coach and technical trainer and is an elected board member of NAIFA, focused on recruiting younger advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, leveraging a large network of over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Douglas Teller is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a part-time police officer with the Manasquan Police Department and is also a basketball supervisor for the Wall Township Recreation Department during the winter months. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer model.

Howard Shallcross is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Shallcross teaches macroeconomics at Brookdale Community College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by advanced analytical tools and a wide range of investment services.

Mahul Balar is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a member of several LLCs that focus on real estate investment and analysis. 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, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

James Gallagher is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley since 2013 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services including structured planning tools and broad retail and institutional investment solutions.

Diane Hart is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013 and operates Hart Financial Services, a sole proprietorship providing non-CPA accounting and tax preparation services. Hart is also a volunteer member of Friends of Brick, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser with a network of over 10,000 independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Jason Weinstein is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and previously at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1998. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes and firm-approved tools to develop customized financial plans.

Daniel Seitz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2020, he worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill from 2012 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as vice president of CEDJR, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of investment options than many peers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.