Michael Soriero is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience. He is currently with SPC and has been with the firm since 2008. He also has ongoing roles at SIGMA Financial Corporation and Senior Planning Associates, where he has worked since 1989. He is involved in the sale of various insurance products through multiple insurance companies. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large advisory network and offers tailored, discretionary investment advice delivered at the individual advisor level.

Chad White is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes 18 years at LPL Financial prior to joining Commonwealth and Safe Harbor Wealth Management Inc. He also owns Ocean Tax Pros, LLC, which provides tax preparation services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Melissa Dineen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Kearny Bank, Santander Bank, and Investors Bank. She is based in Toms River, NJ. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Thomas Defino is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Toms River, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley, as well as prior work at Venture Solar, Unum, and Theory. Outside of finance, he is involved in soccer training through his role at Celtic Elite Training Academy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, 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 market simulations.

Scott Tonnesen is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Tonnesen also has an ownership interest in a rental property. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that combine structured planning tools with comprehensive investment options.

Michael Gandet Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. He also owns tax preparation and accounting businesses under Gandet & Associates LLC and Oak Tree Financial Advisors LLC. 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 representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Raymond Caggiano III is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Massachusetts Mutual, Santander Securities, Santander Bank, and Sorrento Pacific Financial. He is also the managing partner of UCPC Family Partnership, a family partnership that owns commercial property. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary strategies designed by internal and third-party managers.

William Baxter III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience in the beverage and hospitality industries, including roles at Victory Brewing Company and Heineken. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

William Meltzer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Gladstone Institutional Advisory LLC, and Private Portfolio Partners, LLC. Meltzer Financial LLC is a business entity he manages for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and various investment strategies supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Karen Warde is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jenna Kobular is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Securities America Inc. 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 through a broad menu of planning options and integrated financial product offerings.

Jacqueline Mazza is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and ongoing employment with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2012. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Irene Mueller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Toms River, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Scott Mondry is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Toms River, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and maintains additional capabilities such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Joel Boulanger is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked in various positions including at Founders Group International and several golf clubs. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a PGA golf instructor at Manasquan River Golf Club. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Frederick Cordisco is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2023 and 2024, respectively. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member at Grace and Peace Church and volunteers counseling men in recovery at America’s Keswick Colony of Mercy. 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 methodologies.

Michael Schiller is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toms River, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, Llc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in inventory management for Schiller Electric and operates Titan Insurance Agency LLC. 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 employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to tailor services based on clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Diane Lassota Carter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. She is based in Bayville, NJ. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Joseph Cannova is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2025 and previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and related entities for three decades. He also owns a financial planning and accounting practice, providing tax preparation and asset management services for individuals and small businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services supported by a large network of independent advisors.

Thomas Defino is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, currently serving in the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he conducts 90-minute football training sessions and camps for youth through Toms River Football Club and Celtic Elite LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.