Samantha Mascia is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo prior to joining J.P. Morgan. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Bertram Riley Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previous experience at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Royal Alliance, and Petersen Investments, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by diversified investment strategies and technology-driven portfolio management.

Joseph Higgins is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016 in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Shark River Surf Anglers in Spring Lake, NJ. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm utilizes proprietary research and third-party data to deliver customized recommendations within a defined investment framework.

Marc Ridell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for ten years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee insights.

Michael Remey is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional who specializes in tailoring investment and advanced planning strategies to help clients achieve their life goals and objectives in business and retirement. Michael focuses on clients’ needs throughout both the accumulation and distribution phases of retirement, developing financial strategies that align with their individual circumstances. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Michael holds a bachelor's degree from Colgate University, where he concentrated in economics and studied abroad in Russia. He also holds the designations Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Michael is involved in his community as a soccer coach with the Middletown Soccer Club. He enjoys golfing, skiing, hiking, ice hockey, running, tennis, and spending time with his family. Michael and his wife, Aimee, live in Rumson, NJ, with their three children.

James Krakowski is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services over 20 years ago and has held positions such as Financial Advisor and Vice President, as well as Wealth Management Private Banker at Wells Fargo Private Bank. James focuses on delivering comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to individual client needs. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He collaborates closely with Commercial Bank, Private Bank, and Wealth Planning teams to provide clients with solutions that cover liquidity management, investment strategy, legacy planning, M&A advisory, and family wealth management. He earned his education from Montclair State University and holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Outside of work, James enjoys baseball, basketball, chess, football, golfing, running, and spending time with his family. He resides in Brielle, NJ with his wife and two children.

Frank Fabiano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2017 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and investment modeling in its advisory process.

Patrick Preston is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has developed expertise in creating personalized financial strategies that address the complex needs of individuals, families, and businesses. Patrick emphasizes a client-centered approach, aligning his services with the principle that "the client's needs come first." He collaborates with a team of specialists and coordinates with clients' attorneys and accountants to integrate investment management with tax minimization, wealth transfer, and estate planning. Patrick joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1991 after earning his bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where he was a student-athlete on the men’s soccer team. He was promoted to Resident Director of the Freehold office in recognition of his client commitment and service delivery. Patrick holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Residing in Freehold with his three children, Patrick actively contributes to the community through board memberships and volunteer work with organizations such as the YMCA of Western Monmouth, Graeme Preston Foundation for Life, Freehold Soccer League, and the Lake Topanemus Park Commission. His personal interests include gardening, golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Michael Cantin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, where he worked for over two decades. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations with financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

John Longo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of advising, he is the majority owner of a wine import business and a partner in a restaurant and bar. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research, with a focus on advisory services rather than direct security recommendations.

Jennifer Noone is a Senior Financial Advisor with The Noone Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she focuses on managing client relationships and acquiring new clients. Jennifer emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with clients based on understanding, clear communication, and mutual respect. Her passion for financial planning is influenced by a family connection to wealth management, and she is motivated by helping individuals and families achieve their financial goals through goals-based wealth management. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Mathematics, as well as an MBA in Entrepreneurship, both from Syracuse University. She holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 66 registrations, is licensed in life insurance, and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She is actively involved in community service, volunteering with the American Cancer Society and the Boomer Esiason Foundation. Jennifer has chaired and co-chaired the Monmouth County Cancer Ball, New Jersey's largest charitable black tie event for the American Cancer Society, and has been recognized as an honoree at the American Cancer Society Jersey Shore Golf Classic. Her work in the community reflects the Merrill tradition of service to the communities they serve.

Robert Marsiglia is a financial advisor with Merrill in Manasquan, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America since 2012. Outside of his financial career, he is the band leader of a Christian R and B band called The Next Generation of Soul. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Noone Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank, as well as Bank of America. No additional outside activities were noted. Merrill 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.

Jennifer Lumsden is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, based in Red Bank, NJ. She has 18 years of industry experience, including six years with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and four years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Volpe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley, he worked in education at Rider University and Wall High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Daniel Krause is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a business under the name Daniel Krause Design. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products supported by its integrated platform.

Derek Swanner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Little Silver, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis delivered by a centralized consulting team, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Dennis Rose is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously spent 12 years with National Planning Corporation. In addition to advising, he is a CPA actively involved in tax preparation and accounting services through multiple entities, including roles servicing entertainment industry clients. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary and third-party research, serving clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

John Emerick III is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab in various capacities since 2014. He maintains a New Jersey insurance license, though he does not conduct other insurance-related business. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by proprietary research and a centralized operational structure.

Teresa Decaro Nardi is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2010. She holds the Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and capital markets solutions.