David Belicose is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toms River, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad range of third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Laura Reeves is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She previously held roles at Avantax Insurance Services and Kami Zonin and is the owner of LJR Financial LLC. Outside of her advisory work, Reeves serves on the Board of Directors for the Financial Planning Association, where she helps coordinate the annual conference. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Nicholas Siliverdes is a financial professional at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked in entertainment-related positions at Shark Tank, Sony Pictures, and MGM Studios in 2022. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Party Perfect Rentals, a business he worked with intermittently from 2019 to 2025. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Michael McGuire is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments in Manalapan, New Jersey. In his role, he leads and coaches financial planning teams, focusing on comprehensive planning and client collaboration. His approach aims to provide an informative, warm, and approachable experience for clients. Since 2020, Michael has served as the Branch Leader, guiding his teams in delivering financial planning services. Further details about his education, credentials, or personal interests have not been provided.

Hunter Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Harding Loevner. Outside of advising, he is also an insurance agent involved in the sales of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers various investment and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple portfolio management strategies and program structures.

Michael Da Cruz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His work background includes positions outside of finance, such as roles at FreeWheel, At-Bay Insurance, and Better Mortgage, as well as full-time education at NYU. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and a range of investment programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to support its advisory services.

Linda Gargano is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at BNY Mellon for 24 years before joining Cetera and also has a role as a registered administrative assistant at Frank A. Gargano, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

James Giordano is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC for 11 years and at OceanFirst Bank for four years. He also owns Coastal Accounting Services LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. 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 variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Anthony Vignola is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently with Cetera, where he has worked since 2025. He has 12 years of industry experience, including a decade at Commonwealth Financial Network. In addition to his advisory role, he is a financial professional at King Financial Network, providing investment management and financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning options, supported by more than 10,000 advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Cliff Schmardel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Spring Lake, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2007, including time under its prior name, Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Modern Tax Advisors, LLC, where he works as a tax preparer. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through a range of third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing external asset managers and providing both advisory and brokerage/insurance services.

Jeff Rainess is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2026. He has previously worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2026 and served as a Registered Financial Advisor at Park Avenue Securities from 2018 to 2024. Jeff focuses on empowering clients to achieve financial security by building trusted partnerships and simplifying complex financial planning, utilizing Fidelity's resources. His approach integrates his background as both a coach and an advisor, emphasizing that long-term financial success requires discipline and collaboration. Jeff's planning process is designed to provide clients with guidance at every step. He has lived in Monmouth County for over 25 years and has been married for more than 20 years, with three children. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jeff engages in family activities and enjoys fishing, fitness, football, golf, and spending time with his pets.

Maureen Butler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at LPL Financial and R.M. Stark & Co., Inc. Maureen holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Frank Connelly is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Freehold, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank for a combined total of 15 years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with diversified investment approaches and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Andrew Greenberg is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2022 and prior experience at First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. and First Allied Securities Inc. He is an independent contractor with LPA Strategic Capital. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers, accommodating a range of investment program structures.

Vincent Cacciolo is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has five years of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America, N.A. since 2021 and Merrill since 2019. Prior to his current positions, he worked with Battleground Country Club and the International Planning Alliance. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm uses model-based and discretionary strategies developed by its Chief Investment Office and third-party managers, offering a range of investment solutions including tax-aware strategies and customized investment restrictions.

Beth Ulrich is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. She has been with MML Investors Services Inc and MassMutual since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is also licensed as a sales agent in life and health insurance. 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 provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services through collaborative, annual engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Donna Feldman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to provide tailored financial planning and portfolio management.

Mark Loevinger is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Loevinger Group, which focuses on building enduring client-advisor relationships through objectivity and ongoing dialogue. The team specializes in wealth management for high-net-worth individuals and corporate 401(k) and employee benefit services, including expertise in complex benefit plans. Mark and his team customize wealth management strategies to help clients pursue financial goals, often collaborating with clients’ tax and legal advisors on tax-efficient planning. They regularly review plan progress to ensure alignment with clients’ objectives, utilizing the full range of Merrill Lynch resources and specialists to deliver comprehensive and customized financial solutions. Mark has been with Merrill Lynch since 2011 and holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his bachelor's degree from Beth Medrash Govoha. Mark is active in his community, volunteering with organizations such as Chai Lifeline and Nesivos. He resides with his family in Ocean County, New Jersey. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, executive compensation, endowment and foundation services, defined benefit and contribution plans, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Mark’s approach involves leveraging the combined investment insights of Merrill Lynch and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to help clients achieve their financial goals.

Mark Brahney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley entities since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Anne Kraljic is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Invest Financial Corp. Kraljic serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, 21 Plus, and the Ocean County College Foundation, where she is also a member of the finance committee. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, investment planning, and access to third-party money managers, using various tools and platforms to construct diversified portfolios.