Matthew Taylor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Holmdel, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Buckman Advisory Group and Buckman Buckman and Reid. Taylor also provides investment advisory services through Private Portfolio Partners, an independent registered investment advisor. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management and supporting diversified strategies with research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Charles Giordano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for six years. Giordano also operates Giordano 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, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Matthew Villani is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2006 to 2025 before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Nicholas Shenkler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and has held roles in both financial services and healthcare sectors. He operates under Alcove Private Wealth, a DBA related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, 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 supported by research and model portfolios.

Ethan Dzenis is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 registration, with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Equitable Advisors, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Partners Admin, LLC, San Diego State University, Spring Lake Golf Club, and Manasquan High School. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating through a combination of advisory and brokerage solutions with a focus on LPL-sponsored and endorsed third-party managed programs.

Justine Hughes is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at several firms, including Securian Financial Services and Mid Atlantic Resource Group. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with the Marlboro Township Veterans and Volunteers Committee and serves as bingo chairperson at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment solutions through a multi-manager platform, providing advisors with access to affiliated and third-party portfolio management options across various program structures.

Michelle Kraus is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Santander Securities, LLC and Santander Bank, NA, as well as a year with Lisa Patchell, State Farm Agent. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Christopher Arditi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Santander Securities, and PNC Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved administratively in Sparks Zumba LLC, a fitness class business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Devon O'Brien is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory roles, he worked in hospitality and food service as a lead server and assistant manager at Villaggio Iccara, a position he has held since 2015. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through an integrated platform that includes access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and insurance products.

James Mekovetz Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously spent 18 years at Morgan Stanley. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Benton is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Benton is also involved in a Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through an integrated platform that includes access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and insurance products.

Anthony Ferrara is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2016, alongside running FJS since 1978. 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 process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options within its investment offerings.

Sebastian Messina is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently associated with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO ADVISORS LLC, accumulating over 14 years within Wells Fargo entities. Messina has an ownership interest in Marinus Financial, LLC, where he dedicates a significant portion of his time. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory solutions with various financial products and referral channels.

Anthony Collora is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors. He has held roles within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole owner of AJC Wealth Management Inc. and a co-owner of Collora GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers specialized planning in areas such as business-owner transition, special-needs analysis, and sports and entertainment planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Anthony Canderozzi is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including prior roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey and is president of the Jackson Township Chamber of Commerce. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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 emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved tools and offers specialized programs including divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Brandon Kape is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a charter fishing business, Right Bite Charters, LLC, in Brick, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds. The firm provides planning in areas including retirement, education, and business-owner transition, supported by proprietary research and tools.

Jared Venutolo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Deloitte and Clemson University. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies through a centralized consulting team.

Philip Livoti is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He also refers clients to a full-time realtor in real estate transactions and works as a sales agent for property and casualty insurance at Prudential. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Christopher Digregorio is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Freehold, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott from 2015 to 2019 before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns DGAM LLC and Xcelerate Growth LLC, managing business operations and office space. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Karl Lorch is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding over 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with Metlife Securities Inc. for 34 years. In addition to his advisory role, Lorch operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in dental, group disability income, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. 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 offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved software tools to develop tailored financial strategies.