Michael Lomet is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cetera, based in Manasquan, NJ, and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Bank of America. 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 provides a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Melissa Lannon is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has worked since 2011. In her role, she partners with high-net-worth clients and their families to build, manage, and preserve wealth. She leverages over 25 years of industry experience to provide guidance in investment strategies, retirement planning, income protection, long-term care, and tax-efficient investing. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Melissa held several positions in the financial services industry, including Vice President and Regional Manager at J.P. Morgan Asset Management from 2003 to 2010, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones Investments from 2002 to 2003, and Internal Wholesaler at Lord Abbett from 2000 to 2002. Outside of her professional work, Melissa enjoys gardening, outdoor adventures, and snowboarding.

Robert Powell is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Santander Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Its advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities through affiliated entities.

James Gates Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wall, New Jersey, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor firm AXA Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Gates serves on the Bay Head Township Council and participates in the Parish Finance Council at Sacred Heart Church, as well as acting as Treasurer for the Regular Republican Organization of Bay Head. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Lori Ann Simon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, including a current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2018. Her prior experience includes a one-year tenure at Northwestern Mutual. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

John Whitmore is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with one year of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Edelman, he worked at Peachtree Capital Group for one year and has been involved in the pizza business for several years, including ownership of Luigi's Famous Pizza. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and serves a large client base through a combination of advisor-led and online platforms.

Jason Innocenti is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years before joining his current firm in 2023. He is also the owner of Innocenti & Associates, Inc., which operates under the name Beneficial Capital Group. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, including specialized offerings such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. The firm combines proprietary research and planning tools to deliver tailored recommendations through discrete planning engagements.

Aaron Niederman is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at Securian Financial Services, Mid Atlantic Resource Group, and MargFinancial. He serves as a volunteer firefighter for the Freehold Fire Department and holds a board trustee position at the Independence Square Condo Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides investment advisory services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Henry Frenzel III is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2014. His tenure includes work with STiFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning analyses.

Jeffrey Bahary is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for his homeowners association and holds fiduciary roles in family trusts and estates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a wide range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Patrick Sheehan is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients to understand their financial situations and helps introduce them to solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. His objective is to provide clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage their financial lives and select platforms suited to their current needs. He specializes in assisting clients with managing multiple financial priorities, such as purchasing a home, saving for education, elder care, and healthcare planning. As a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, he works closely with clients to define goals and design portfolio strategies aimed at achieving them, offering ongoing advice and adjusting strategies as client situations evolve. Patrick holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Maine as well as a Master's degree from Southern New Hampshire University.

Frank Strucki is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets from 2000 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Tara Naldi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Her career includes long tenure at Invest Financial Corporation and prior roles at Northfield Bank and LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Maurice Cassara is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets from 2004 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kimberly Riccoboni is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has worked at MetLife Securities Inc. since 2011. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and delivers written recommendations without discretionary investment authority.

Christina Hammond is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at the Kayo Conference Series, Producify, and Red Pepper Group. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a bartender on weekends at the Beachwood Yacht Club, a sailing club in Beachwood, NJ. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes various advisory models, including third-party programs and discretionary management, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Thomas Cali is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 1999 and joined Merrill Lynch in the same year as a Financial Advisor. Thomas focuses on addressing the complex financial needs of high net worth clients by offering investment, estate and wealth transfer strategies, liability planning, and insurance solutions. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager who designs and manages personalized investment strategies incorporating individual securities, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party strategies. Additionally, he serves clients through the firm's Investment Advisory Program, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis when appropriate. Thomas earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and High Technology Management from California State University in 1999. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He also maintains several registrations and licenses through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and state insurance authorities, including Series 7, 24, and 66 registrations, as well as New Jersey Life, Health, and Long Term Care Insurance Licenses. Residing in Brielle with his wife Amy and their two sons, Thomas is active in local philanthropic organizations. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys spending time with his family, sport fishing, biking, boating, cooking, gardening, surfing, traveling, and woodworking.

Alyssa Saavedra is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2018. Prior to her current roles, she gained experience at Jared's Galleria of Jewelry, Pandora, and Chase Bank. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and institutions.

Thomas Mcilraith is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America and Uber. Merrill, together 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Marc Micali is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Manasquan, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been affiliated with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, incorporating ESG considerations and utilizing affiliated entities for implementation and portfolio services.