Gary Bitterly is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor and trustee for investment-related estates and trusts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research from its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

Heather Meade is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2006 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties, where she supports mentorship programs and assists with fundraising efforts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets solutions.

Jonathan Deliso is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2001. 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 LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, providing both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Thomas Turi is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He leads the Turi Wealth Management Group since 2019 and has prior experience in hospitality and entrepreneurship, including a role at Asbury Hotel and operating a junk removal business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its advisory approach and delivers services through a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Nicholas Mills is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wall, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Manasquan River Marlin and Tuna Club. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management for individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering advisory and brokerage services through LPL programs and third-party asset managers.

Michael Donato is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Red Bank, New Jersey. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to help them understand their financial situations, identify priorities, and develop strategies tailored to their goals. Michael emphasizes listening as the foundation of strong financial relationships and adopts a thoughtful, personal approach to assist clients in making informed financial decisions. Before entering financial services, Michael spent over a decade in the hospitality industry, including roles as an executive chef and in restaurant operations in Monmouth County. He also lived and worked in Italy for a year, gaining experience that informed his approach to wealth management through attention to detail, preparation, discipline, and recognizing the uniqueness of each client and scenario. Michael earned a Bachelor's Degree in Corporate Finance from Rutgers University. He holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations and Life and Health Insurance licenses. Additionally, he has been designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

George Kachmar IV is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wall, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2007, previously affiliated with AXA Advisors during part of that time. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Shore Business Networking Group in Belmar, NJ. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, providing both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Lisa Pizzella is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. 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 methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Withle Primus is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Penn Mutual and WFG/Transamerica. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, delivering investment advice primarily through investment adviser representatives using LPL’s integrated platform.

Michael Fachler is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1999 and previously at Pruco Securities, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Fachler is involved with PAIP and Unum Provident. 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, consulting, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Tammy Black is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendation reports delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Daniel Howard is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2013, bringing nearly a decade of experience consulting clients on the planning, design, and acquisition of commercial buildings prior to his current role. Daniel's work centers on client onboarding and developing tailored financial strategies for individuals, families, and businesses. His areas of focus include education planning, equity compensation services, retirement income planning, portfolio management, and both individual and corporate investment strategies. Daniel holds the designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Liberty University. Daniel resides in Hoboken, New Jersey with his wife, Angela. Outside of work, he enjoys a variety of sports including baseball, football, golf, ice hockey, and soccer, as well as fishing, reading, traveling, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Patrick Sullivan is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity in various capacities since 2006. Outside of his financial career, he works as a basketball game official on a contractual basis. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a diverse range of portfolios and fund structures.

Jacqueline Bartels is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for 14 years, Morgan Stanley for 2 years, and Wells Fargo Clearing for 1 year before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a travel advisor with Largay Travel. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations across various planning areas, including retirement, wealth transfer, and specialized topics such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Douglas Ballard is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, having previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of the West Virginia University Foundation, where he presides over the Board of Trustees and leads chapter activities. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that incorporates both advisory and brokerage channels.

Kevin Cullen is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2007. He specializes in creating investment plans tailored to individual client needs and offers services including wealth forecasting analysis, options and income strategies, hedging and tax minimization strategies, portfolio management, insurance planning review, and fixed income strategies. Kevin is a qualified Portfolio Manager who manages personalized and defined strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. In his role, he supports clients through the firm's Investment Advisory Program, which may involve discretionary management of strategies. Kevin began his financial services career in 2000 and previously worked at another leading financial institution, including experience on the Special Situations desk as an Assistant Trader focused on complex orders from large institutional clients and broker dealers. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the W. Paul Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University and has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional activities, Kevin has participated in community and charitable organizations such as American Forests, Fulfill, and Wreaths Across America. He enjoys basketball, fishing, and golfing.

Christopher Sall is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fisher Investments in 2026, he worked at Retirement Planners of America for three years and held multiple roles at ADP from 2016 to 2022. Fisher Investments serves a global client base that includes institutional and private clients such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process with a five-member Investment Policy Committee and utilizes tax-aware strategies and various risk management tactics.

Eric Leifer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support clients in their financial planning.

Edward Kelleher is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and with Cetera since 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and custodial relationships.

Matthew Siegel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent nine years at Metlife Securities. Siegel also operates as an independent insurance agent focusing on disability, life, accident, health, long-term care, and property & casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships that utilize firm-approved software tools.