James Kumpf is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise, Comerica Securities, and Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Brandon Mckown is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, with prior experience at Wachovia Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a wider range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Christopher Cirri III is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Equitable Advisors and has prior experience at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America, PGIM Investments LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional investors. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered model as an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Benjamin Felicelli is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Jackson, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009 and previously worked at AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Director of Soccer Operations for the Jackson Soccer Club. 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 operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Murat Sensoy is a financial advisor with Cetera holding the CFA® designation and Series 63 license. He has recent experience at Cetera Wealth Services and other financial firms, including Franklin Templeton Investments. Sensoy is also an associate instructor for an online education firm, teaching a commercial real estate and investment certificate program. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Chaim Weinreb is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Able Wealth Management LLC and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with several educational institutions, including Mesivta Sholom Shachna and Yeshiva Sholom Shachna. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven solutions.

John Grande Jr. is a CFP® professional with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Raymond James Financial. He has previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks, Summit Financial Group, and Wells Fargo Advisors. He is also the owner of Grande Financial Services, Inc., a support company he has maintained since 1986. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting using analytical tools and supports a wide advisor network with specialized municipal and public-finance services.

Terrence Carey is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and is also affiliated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, he has ownership interest in a residential real estate business. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to deliver written recommendations in collaborative, ongoing client relationships.

Gregg Pellecchia is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, and maintains outside activities with various insurance carriers. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, providing both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk profiles.

Candice Hammond serves as a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 1981, bringing over 40 years of experience to her role. Candice leads a team of tenured Merrill employees, with a focus on addressing the individual needs of each client and collaborating to help achieve their financial goals. Her expertise encompasses wealth management guidance, asset allocation, and financial planning strategies across a broad range of areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Candice emphasizes a comprehensive approach that begins with understanding each client's priorities to tailor investment and wealth strategies accordingly. Candice holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rosemont College and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She resides in Sea Girt with her husband and two children. Outside of work, she enjoys boating, reading, and spending time with her family.

Matthew Appel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2008 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member of the Monmouth-Ocean Development Council and is involved in insurance sales through various agencies. 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 uses a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to tailor services according to client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Lawrence Cagliostro is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President of Wealth Management at Merrill Lynch in the Toms River, New Jersey branch. He focuses on family wealth management strategies, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. Drawing on extensive experience from his previous role at Morgan Stanley in Toms River, Lawrence develops close relationships with clients often spanning multiple generations and addresses concerns including early retirement, job transitions, retirement account needs, concentrated stock positions, and comprehensive retirement planning strategies. Lawrence holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rider University and a Master's Degree from Georgian Court University. He has earned the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, reflecting his commitment to professional development and client service. Beyond his advisory role, Lawrence participates in community service as a board member of the Salvation Army. His approach emphasizes creating personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's long-term goals, supported by the investment insights of Merrill and the resources of Bank of America.

Guy Savino Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 53 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Yisroel Krohn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakewood, NJ, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. from 2011 to 2018. Krohn is also involved with Mayco Financial Services and a non-investment-related business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research from various sources.

Hugh Dzenis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2002 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. 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 various third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Dominick Palumbo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and PNC Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Algonquin Theatre in Mansquan, NJ, where he participates in financial oversight and community support activities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

John Weber Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Kestra Financial Services, Inc. and Nationwide Provident. Weber also operates a non-variable insurance business through Weber Wealth Management, 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 offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and access to research and model portfolios.

Blake Benton is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2023 and is also employed as bar staff at Beach Tavern. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored and other third-party programs to deliver a range of advisory and brokerage solutions.

Marisa Margarites is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2018 and has worked within the Raymond James Financial Services network since 2016. Margarites serves as a board member for the Belmont Condominium Association. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs risk profiling and modeling tools to support client goals, with additional capabilities in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA plan consulting.

Paul Desmond is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has previously worked with LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he owns Wealth Insight Group Tax Services, a tax preparation business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad clientele including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.