Michael Schiller is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001, following a prior tenure at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Schiller manages an inventory business and operates a property and casualty insurance agency. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and various third-party and proprietary advisory programs.

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.

Joseph Giles is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2001. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Diane Lassota Carter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and offering 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2002. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Parker Nickelsen is a financial professional with the Series 66 designation currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services. He has one year of industry experience and prior work history that includes roles at Fritzies Wine & Liquor and Grinta Equipment. Outside of finance, he has ongoing involvement with Gambler Ridge Golf Course and community activities in Borough Seaside Park. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of planning programs including divorce and estate-settlement services and conducts educational seminars.

Thomas Defino is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, currently serving in the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he conducts 90-minute football training sessions and camps for youth through Toms River Football Club and Celtic Elite LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Tanner Preston is a financial professional with one year of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at S&P Global. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an insurance agent providing fixed insurance services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and advisory services, supported by a large network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Joann Polis is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been working since 2001. She collaborates closely with Candice in developing and implementing investment strategies tailored to their clients' needs. Joann's expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Joann holds a Master's Degree from Monmouth University and a Bachelor's Degree from Gettysburg College. She also carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals through a disciplined and personalized approach to wealth planning, assisting individuals in understanding their complete financial picture to overcome obstacles and reach their objectives. Residing in Middletown, New Jersey, Joann lives with her husband and three daughters. Outside of her professional commitments, she enjoys boating, dancing, spending time with her family, and practicing yoga.

Joseph Perri is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Ameriprise. 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 and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and extensive operational resources.

Thomas Williams is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked with Axa Advisors for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a laborer in a small aesthetics business. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients with financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Thomas Noon is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including Provident Bank, Lakeland Financial Services, Raymond James Financial Services, and INVEST Financial Corp. prior to his current role. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves 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 reported over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

Kenneth Dammann is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental properties in New Jersey. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines proprietary research and third-party analytics to offer brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad range of financial products.

Jeffrey Wrightson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Royal Alliance, Petersen Investments, Inc., and Wells Fargo Advisors 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Richard Gumina is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a business coaching and development service in New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Matthew Villani is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2006 to 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence with a focus on eligible strategies and incorporates ESG considerations.

Jason Skolnik is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, Fidelity, and Ameriprise Financial. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and strategies.

Carmela Michaels is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Santander Bank, NA and Santander Securities, LLC prior to joining LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she is associated with Elite Wealth Management and acts in a fiduciary capacity through an entity named Maria Claudio. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Hirsh Zyskind is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2022, following nine years at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate property management and ownership in New Jersey. 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 and firm-approved tools, with a focus on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Alicia Rivera is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018, with prior roles at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Morgan Stanley. Rivera is a co-owner of Rivtech Portable Cinemas, a seasonal entertainment business. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.