Michael Altschuler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a caregiver to his daughter through his involvement with Caring With Compassion in Red Bank, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services that include retirement, education, and special-needs analysis, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Chaim Weinreb is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakewood, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Able Wealth Management LLC and several other firms. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with investment strategies supported by both proprietary and third-party research.

John Grande Jr. is a CFP® professional with 44 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2019, following prior roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Summit Financial Group Inc., Wells Fargo Advisors, and his own firm, Grande Financial Services, Inc. He maintains a support role with Grande Financial Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports both advisory programs and institutional portfolio management, with additional municipal and public finance advisory services.

John Lupi Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Colts Neck, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Stifel Independent Advisors, Ameriprise Financial Services, Wells Fargo Advisors, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a Managing Director at Client First Financial, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through various advisory programs and third-party managers.

Terrence Carey is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and is also affiliated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, he has ownership interest in a residential real estate business. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to deliver written recommendations in collaborative, ongoing client relationships.

Gregg Pellecchia is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 1999 and was previously with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors to deliver tailored advisory solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Candice Hammond serves as a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 1981, bringing over 40 years of experience to her role. Candice leads a team of tenured Merrill employees, with a focus on addressing the individual needs of each client and collaborating to help achieve their financial goals. Her expertise encompasses wealth management guidance, asset allocation, and financial planning strategies across a broad range of areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Candice emphasizes a comprehensive approach that begins with understanding each client's priorities to tailor investment and wealth strategies accordingly. Candice holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rosemont College and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She resides in Sea Girt with her husband and two children. Outside of work, she enjoys boating, reading, and spending time with her family.

Matthew Appel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wall, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Axa Advisors, Guardian Life, and International Planning Alliance. He is a member of the Monmouth-Ocean Development Council. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Lawrence Cagliostro is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President of Wealth Management at Merrill Lynch in the Toms River, New Jersey branch. He focuses on family wealth management strategies, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. Drawing on extensive experience from his previous role at Morgan Stanley in Toms River, Lawrence develops close relationships with clients often spanning multiple generations and addresses concerns including early retirement, job transitions, retirement account needs, concentrated stock positions, and comprehensive retirement planning strategies. Lawrence holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rider University and a Master's Degree from Georgian Court University. He has earned the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, reflecting his commitment to professional development and client service. Beyond his advisory role, Lawrence participates in community service as a board member of the Salvation Army. His approach emphasizes creating personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's long-term goals, supported by the investment insights of Merrill and the resources of Bank of America.

Daniel Chen is a financial advisor at Cetera with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Chen is involved with a nonprofit organization called American Civic Technologies and owns DC Strategies, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, third-party manager selections, or bespoke strategies across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Guy Savino Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 53 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Santoso Lessiohadi is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to his current role, he worked for Yusen Logistics Americas Inc. for 13 years and has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 2006. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a consultant for an international logistics company on a part-time basis. Primerica Advisors is a sponsor and discretionary portfolio manager of a wrap-fee asset management program that primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, delivering advisory services based on model recommendations developed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Solomon Chemo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Tinton Falls, NJ, holding CFP® and Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Chemo has majority ownership in private investment-related ventures, including SKAJ LLC and Chemo GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services with tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and tools, integrating advisory services with various financial product offerings and referral channels.

Yisroel Krohn is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2018. He has prior experience at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and operates Mayco Financial Services concurrently. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Randy Jarzyna serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2006. In this role, he focuses on providing clients with comprehensive financial planning services. Throughout his career, Randy has dedicated himself to assisting clients in various aspects of financial planning, including basic investing, income protection, retirement planning, and estate planning. He emphasizes engaging clients in discussions about their goals, objectives, and concerns to tailor his approach effectively.

Hugh Dzenis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wall, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2002, including its predecessor, AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of firm-offered and third-party advisory programs, implementing investment solutions through mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

John Weber Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent two years with Kestra Financial Services and over two decades with Nationwide Provident. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Weber Wealth Management, LLC, which operates as a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and various technology tools.

Blake Benton is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Equitable Advisors, where he has worked since 2023. He has three years of industry experience. Outside of financial advising, Benton has worked as a bar staff employee at Beach Tavern. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Marisa Margarites is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2018 and has worked within the Raymond James Financial Services network since 2016. Margarites serves as a board member for the Belmont Condominium Association. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs risk profiling and modeling tools to support client goals, with additional capabilities in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA plan consulting.

Paul Desmond is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has previously worked with LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he owns Wealth Insight Group Tax Services, a tax preparation business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad clientele including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.