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.

Corey Spina is a financial advisor at Osaic with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic, he worked at BetMGM and MLB Network. He is also associated with Evergreen Financial Group, LLC, where he works with clients on investment planning for retirement and college savings. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and unified managed accounts. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Francis Mara Jr. is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience with prior roles at firms including Napier Park Global Capital and Summit Financial. Outside of financial services, he was involved with Mr. Happy Party Rentals in 2020. 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 comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, focusing on collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.

Michael Andrieu is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, having worked previously at UBS Financial Services for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Pop Sports Nutrition, a nutrition and weight loss service. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

John Badenhop is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following earlier experience at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 2003. 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, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process that uses firm-approved tools and market models.

Michael Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., among other firms. Merrill, together 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Joseph Mclaughlin is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1995 and Primerica Advisors since 1996. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Kaitlyn Galgano is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services. Her prior roles include positions at Regulus Financial Group, Smallwood Wealth Management, Bloomberg, T. Rowe Price, and Wells Fargo Advisors. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.