Marcus Tomaino is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates since 2014. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Bedminster, NJ. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through various specialized programs.

Brian Sherman is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Enterprise, LLC, with 31 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at MissionSquare Investment Services, Lorenzo CPA LLC, Avantax, and Merrill, among others. He also owns an accounting and tax preparation business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base—including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities—by providing investment advisory and brokerage services through a network of investment adviser representatives, primarily using model-driven investment strategies.

Christopher Russo is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Marsh McLennan and Duff & Phelps. Russo has one year of industry experience. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a network of affiliated financial advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, using asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios across various investment types.

John Cusate is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, with nine years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016 and holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

Robert Buckman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. He also has a part-time involvement with Prudential’s Property and Casualty division in Basking Ridge, NJ. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

Stephen Oliver is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2012, as well as First Allied Advisory Services prior to that. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author and media contributor for The Retirement Obsession. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to use affiliated and third-party managers or create customized strategies.

Earl Pedersen Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Allied Wealth Partners, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is employed by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, where he investigates businesses to ensure tax compliance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

William Leach is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he leads a small group prayer ministry for fathers called Dads in Prayer, which focuses on providing spiritual leadership resources and support. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Edward Collins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Summit Financial Resources Inc and Summit Equities, Inc from 2002 to 2008 before joining LPL Financial in 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Collins co-owns two non-investment businesses, Vimagery Inc and Eat Right Vending, and operates a financial education company, Wealth Wisdom Productions, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management, using both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced technology tools.

Brandon Sheh is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and having six years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2019 and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance broker involved in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance sales. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Pamela Sutton is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. She is also involved with JIA, LLC, a business entity used for tax and bookkeeping purposes. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm primarily employs model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and various financial planning services.

Lawrence Frydman is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Frydman also worked at GameChange Solar from 2018 to 2020. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and a wrap program, while also facilitating insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Patrick Cassidy is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to address areas such as executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, and retirement income. His approach focuses on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Patrick holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He completed his high school education at Carteret High School and attended Seton Hall University. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Mary Ann Giaimo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Warren, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she participates as a judge for a student presentation panel at Seton Hall University. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to produce annual, non-discretionary recommendations in partnership with advisors like Mary Ann.

Glenn Schwier is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Avantax Insurance Services and Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors and is a partner in the accounting firm Nisivoccia LLP, where he focuses on tax advisory and complex tax research. Schwier is also the owner of Wealthspring Financial Partners LLC, which serves as an acquisition vehicle for various financial and tax practices. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and works with over 10,000 advisors managing more than $256 billion in assets.

John Cusate is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 37 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm provides a broad range of services including fee-based financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and capital markets activities.

Mark Singh is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., HSBC Bank USA, N.A., AXA Advisors, LLC, and GWN Securities, Inc. Outside of finance, he has been active as an artist and musician for over two decades through 1st Class Entertainment & Productions LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and other financial services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Barry Guariglia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes positions at Merrill, Citigroup Global Markets, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, where he has worked since 2009, transitioning into Morgan Stanley Private Bank in 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides various investment and planning services alongside its institutional capabilities.

Susan Fakes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bedminster, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach combines investment research and algorithmic tools to provide written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Schaible is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities Service Network, Inc. Schaible is also a partner in a CPA firm and serves on the board of a nonprofit organization. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple platforms and third-party managers, employing asset-allocation tools and risk assessments to construct diversified portfolios.