Austin Dave is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, business owners, and corporate employees of Fortune 500 companies to simplify complex financial decisions and build strategies around their long-term goals. His expertise spans a range of financial topics including retirement planning, tax-efficient investing, employee benefits, college education planning, corporate benefits, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, and strategies related to 401(k) plans. Austin and his team take a personalized and goal-driven approach to wealth management, focusing on understanding each client's unique situation, educating them on potential options, and tracking progress to adjust portfolios accordingly. Austin holds a Bachelor's Degree from The College of New Jersey and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, he has personal interests in baseball, basketball, dancing, football, golfing, music, reading, spending time with family, tennis, and watching movies.

Christian Stine is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Colts Neck, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial LLC and Axa Advisors, LLC. He also serves as an administrator or executor of estates and trustee of trusts for family and non-family members. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses a network of Investment Adviser Representatives who deliver services through firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on matching clients to appropriate program models and discretionary managers.

Danni Higgins is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), she focuses on helping clients gain clarity and confidence in their financial decisions. She works closely with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their unique goals and values. Her expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Danni takes the time to understand what is important to each client, providing thoughtful financial guidance rooted in care, clarity, and purpose. She aims to simplify complex financial decisions and offers ongoing advice as clients' needs evolve. Danni holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware. Outside of her professional role, she has interests that include pickleball, reading, running, skiing, spending time with her family, and traveling.

David Manning is a financial advisor at Stifel with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Manning has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and planning analyses.

David Nelson Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to help clients develop customized strategies.

Vladimir Stricker is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor. He assists business owners, corporate professionals, retirees, and multigenerational families in making informed financial decisions. His practice emphasizes retirement planning, tax-efficient wealth management, stock compensation strategies, estate planning coordination, and facilitating the transition from wealth accumulation to retirement income. With over a decade of industry experience, Vladimir works closely with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their unique needs. His expertise encompasses retirement income strategies, employer stock compensation planning, investment management, cash flow optimization, estate and legacy planning, tax-aware strategies, and risk management. He primarily serves successful professionals, engineers, and business owners seeking to simplify their financial complexities and coordinate various financial components. Vladimir holds a Bachelor's Degree from Kean University and maintains memberships in professional organizations including Business Networking International, the Chamber of Commerce, and the National Association for Divorce Professionals. He is also involved in the community through the ARC of Ocean County. Outside of his professional work, Vladimir enjoys adventure sports, biking, boating, football, golfing, reading, and spending time with his family.

Philip Yellovich is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he is a singer in a band and occasionally performs at local venues. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery processes and advanced modeling techniques.

Mary Ann Jacobs is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at UBS Financial Services and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Andrew Ober is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an independent contractor with 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a wide advisor network, with specialized programs for municipal and public finance, as well as SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Raymond Triano is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Financial Services Inc. He also maintains an ongoing role as a fixed insurance agent with Allied Wealth Partners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Christopher Angolia is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Jersey Coastal Cleaning. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling.

Pamela Hadley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

John Surguy is a financial professional with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Mid Atlantic Resource Group and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Surguy volunteers as a youth soccer coach and serves on boards for local soccer associations and a chamber of commerce focused on health and wellness events. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supported by a large nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Eric Sandowsky is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC, Mass Mutual, and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. He is also involved in financial activities at a credit union and operates a life settlement business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Eric Gauss is a financial advisor at Stifel in Shrewsbury, NJ, with 28 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Stifel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes proprietary methodology from its Investment Strategy Group, offering forward-looking capital market analysis and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Jeffrey Winner is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a business under the name FourFront Group. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm offers a range of investment models and advisory services through a network of representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Erin Azambuja is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2024, Erin worked at Financial Research Associates for seven years and Mazars USA LLP for four years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Bryan Telzer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities before joining Mass Mutual in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent partner and investor in SparqX Marketing, LLC, a startup focused on marketing, event planning, social media, and branding. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers structured planning engagements using firm-approved software and generally recommends investment strategies without discretionary authority.

James Kumpf is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. He has held prior roles at Ameriprise, Comerica Securities, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in independent insurance brokering focusing on fixed annuities. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Daniella Russo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Mike Anthony Group Inc. Russo has also held teaching positions at Monmouth University and St. Joseph by the Sea High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.