Daniel Merkl is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been in the industry since 2026 and has worked at both Equitable Advisors LLC and LPL Financial Enterprise. Prior to his advisory role, his background includes various positions unrelated to finance and education at Indiana University. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating through a model that relies on LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers.

Alex Coyle is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where they focus on helping clients pursue their financial goals through personalized retirement planning. In this role, Alex collaborates with clients using various planning tools and resources to co-create and implement effective financial plans. Alex has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before their current position. This experience has provided Alex with a comprehensive understanding of client relationship management and financial planning services.

Vincent Benevento is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and continues at Cetera since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance, including life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products through Hudson Wealth Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and offers a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement a range of investment strategies across various program structures.

Jared Venutolo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Deloitte and Clemson University. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies through a centralized consulting team.

Gabriel Lavigne is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 12 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2025. Lavigne serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Grande at Colts Neck, and Elijah's Promise in New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm‑approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a variety of programs including wrap accounts and private funds.

Sean Clarke is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2025. Prior to his advisory role, his work experience includes positions at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division and various service industry roles. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing 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, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Philip Livoti is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He also refers clients to a full-time realtor in real estate transactions and works as a sales agent for property and casualty insurance at Prudential. 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 wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Alfred Farrell Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments and Santander Securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

Christopher Digregorio is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Freehold, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott from 2015 to 2019 before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns DGAM LLC and Xcelerate Growth LLC, managing business operations and office space. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Kosik is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a personal trust business based in New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and risk modeling techniques.

Glen Gill is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. His current practice is based in Red Bank, New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using proprietary tools and offers a variety of investment and financial services.

Michael Soto is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience in various roles including automotive sales and hospitality. Soto is also associated with DGAM LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendations.

Stephen Kroll is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds the Series 66 designation and has 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Bahaa Botros is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1991 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Michael Bosi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, he worked for Voya Investment Management and its affiliates from 2014 to 2025. He serves on the Board of Directors and as Rear Commodore for the Navesink Maritime Heritage Association. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Marilyn Pozzuto is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans and personalized investment strategies. She focuses on building long-lasting relationships to help clients pursue their financial goals. Her professional experience includes roles as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2022 and as a Wealth Strategy Associate at UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2017. Throughout her career, she has drawn on both professional and personal experiences to provide thoughtful guidance to clients.

Christopher Armstrong is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab, Morgan Stanley, and National Asset Management before joining Cetera in 2022. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers diverse investment management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with a range of program options and supervisory structures.

Julian Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held roles at Seton Hall University and S&P Global. Outside of advising, he is the owner of J&J Automation Solutions, a startup focused on developing automation solutions for business owners. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Marianne Verpent is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab since 1986 and has been with Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 and discretionary investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios and a structured process for alternative investments.

Jeffrey Markovitch is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Keyport, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Axa Advisors LLC for five years. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to deliver tailored financial solutions.