Tara Naldi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Jackson, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include extensive tenures at Invest Financial Corporation and Northfield Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Angela Brehm is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Crawford Lake Capital Management and Caxton Associates. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Maurice Cassara is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets since 2009 and 2004, respectively. 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 firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, 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 with Equitable Advisors in Toms River, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked at Kayo Conference Series and Producify. Outside of her advisory role, she bartends on weekends at the Beachwood Yacht Club, a sailing club in Beachwood, NJ. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering 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 programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

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.

Brian Berry is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menu.

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.

Evan Purdy is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Northwestern Mutual, and JusCollege. Outside of advising, he also sells fixed insurance products as an insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Peterson Decoteau is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles with PricePoint Valuations, Lincoln Appraisal Services, Douglas Elliman Realty, and Fillmore Real Estate. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a financial counselor with the New York Legal Assistance Group. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors using model-driven strategies overseen by third-party asset managers.

Marc Micali is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Joseph Siragusa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding the Series 66 designation and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a real estate license in New Jersey and has a partial ownership interest in a rental property. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations based on proprietary research and planning tools, with planning engagements typically discrete and fees negotiated according to the scope and complexity of the service.

Sean Roarty is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

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.