Nicholas Chiarella is a financial advisor at Merrill with 8 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2013. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various organizational plans.

Tracy Buik is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been in the financial services industry since 1985, working for several large firms before joining Merrill Lynch in 2015. Over her career, Tracy has worked with a diverse range of clients, providing her with the experience to address a wide variety of client needs. Her areas of focus include managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Tracy holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a High School Diploma/GED from Cranford High School. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys gardening, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.

Anthony Codispoti is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years. Outside of finance, he is the sole proprietor and head instructor of The Phoenix Way, a martial arts facility in Shrewsbury, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include investment advisory, estate planning, and access to various financial products.

Jeffrey Unger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Staten Island, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Securities, Santander Bank and Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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 broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Philip Arnheiter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Capitol Securities Management from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in acting through Friendly Faces and operates as a charter boat captain. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and multiple management options.

Kyle Wicklund is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at PGIM Investments and Prudential Investment Management Services LLC. Outside of finance, he has been involved with the 7 Presidents Ocean Front Park through the Monmouth County Park System on multiple occasions. Fisher Investments provides discretionary portfolio management to a global client base that includes institutional and private investors such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative analysis to manage diversified portfolios and uses various risk management tactics including tax-aware strategies.

Al Raia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, spanning from 2009 to the present. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and provides planning support using proprietary research and tools.

Samuel Harris is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hornor, Townsend, & Kent LLC and within the sports and entertainment sector at Philadelphia Union - Keystone Sports and Entertainment LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Brett Macbain is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Santander Securities, LLC and Santander Bank, NA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Tobias Bickford is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of The Bickford Foundation, a charitable family-run organization in New Jersey. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Michael Russo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016 and previously at Bank of America and Merrill from 2009 to 2016. Russo also owns the Mike Anthony Group and serves as trustee, executor, and power of attorney for several family members in investment-related matters. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, risk management, and specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, which clients may implement through brokerage or advisory programs.

Devon Blakeman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Israel A. Englander & Co., JP Derivatives, and Hudson Wealth Management LLC, where he also serves as Director of Compliance. He has been with Cetera since 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets.

Michael Johnson is a Senior Financial Advisor with the TWN Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to advance their financial goals by leveraging products and services from Merrill and Bank of America. His responsibilities include portfolio advising, personal wealth planning, and analysis, with a particular focus on the Merrill Alternative Investments platform. Michael's expertise encompasses a range of client focus areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and tax minimization. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor designation and earned a bachelor's degree with a double major in Mathematics and Psychology from Amherst College. Outside of his professional activities, Michael participates in the Ridgewood High School Alumni Association. He resides in Red Bank, New Jersey, and values spending time with family and friends through outdoor activities including boating, hiking, biking, and paddle boarding.

Christopher Kizis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate management through co-ownership of CK Property Management LLC and CTKPWM, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Valerie Pamphile is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. 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 including tailored financial planning, supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Albert Del Maestro Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President and board member of the Manasquan River Golf Club. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of financial products and services.

Marina Tranchina is the Market Leader at Fidelity Investments, overseeing a team of financial planning professionals and leaders across six locations in New Jersey: Marlton, Princeton, Manalapan, Red Bank, Bridgewater, and Morristown. She and her teams assist clients in co-creating and executing financial plans aimed at helping clients achieve their financial goals with confidence. Tranchina has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2011. Her positions have included Market Leader since 2022, Vice President and Branch Leader from 2017 to 2022, Assistant Branch Leader in 2017, Financial Consultant from 2012 to 2016, Investment Consultant from 2011 to 2012, and Financial Representative in 2011. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Registered Client Associate at Merrill Lynch from 2007 to 2011.

Bryan Blutstein is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Pruco Securities, LLC from 2009 to 2024 and has operated Blutstein Insurance and Financial Services since 2010. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, model portfolios, and access to brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Joseph Perri is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LP Financial LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., and Cetera Advisor Networks 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 provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Kenneth Dammann is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Outside of advising, he manages rental properties in Red Bank and Belford, New Jersey. 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 investment approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its product offerings.