Howard Orlick is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Freehold, NJ, and has 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliates since 2002. Orlick is also a partner and managing member of Orlick & Co., LLP, an accounting firm where he oversees operations, client relations, and financial management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by firm research and an extensive affiliate network.

Stuart Sakosits is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Payosha Gause is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2024, she worked at Newbridge Securities Corporation and owns Tax Remedy Hub, a tax preparation and planning business. She also owns Jetsetters Unlimited LLC, a travel planning service, and serves as the NYC Metro chapter representative for the New York State Society of Enrolled Agents. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management programs, third-party manager access, and integrated financial planning services.

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.

Michael Manheim is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 51 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. 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 within its investment menus.

Jeffrey Kroll is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding 56 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.

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.

Thomas Sylvestro is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including LPL Enterprise, Pruco Securities LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, GWN Securities, Royal Alliance, and National Planning Corporation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.