Conor Egan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations. He has 19 years of industry experience, including over a decade with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. He serves as a partner in Egan Lynch Financial Group, LLC, and is a director of the non-profit organization People's Pantry Inc. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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 a range of planning and investment programs, including recently introduced standalone Divorce Planning services and event-driven planning for estates and employer-sponsored benefits.

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.

Jonathan Panigel is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He has a longstanding passion for investing and wealth planning that dates back to high school and is dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals. Jonathan holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed an Accredited Certificate Program from Yeshiva Mayen Hatalmud. Since joining Merrill Lynch, he has developed close relationships with his clients, focusing on guiding them to live their best possible financial lives. Outside of his professional work, Jonathan enjoys a variety of personal interests including baseball, basketball, football, ice hockey, music, running, softball, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Richard Vergona is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience, including 19 years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He is also employed as a Wealth Management Associate with The Cutrupi Group LLC, a support company unrelated to investment management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, with a notable emphasis on advisory services supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.

Anthony Viskovic is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2010. 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 and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes, firm-approved tools, and investment modeling techniques.

John Buckley is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches an "Investing for Beginners" adult education course through the Public Schools of Edison Township. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Thomas Quinn is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his financial advisory work, Quinn owns and operates Expressive Image Photography, a business he has run since 1992. 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 to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Patrick Connelly is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, previously working at MetLife Securities from 2009 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, fixed annuities, life/accident/health, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, delivering collaborative, annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analytical tools.

Christopher Carbone is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2014 and concurrently affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Tara Hoff is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2021 and previously held roles at Merrill, Gilbane Building Company, and Rutgers Business School. Prior to her advisory career, she spent eight years in education across elementary, middle, and high school levels. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

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.

Jay Gilston is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at MassMutual and Investors Capital Corporation and operates a life settlement business alongside his advisory roles. Gilston also provides fixed insurance products and financial services through credit unions and his own Legacy Wealth Advisors practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Mario Paniscotti is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at National Planning Corporation from 2015 to 2017. He is also involved with BKE Wealth Management, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

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.

Zachariah Ivins is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with nearly two decades of experience in financial services. He operates a client-first practice structured like a private family office, coordinating investment management, estate and trust planning, business succession strategies, tax-efficient approaches, and lending and banking services. His work focuses on integrating various aspects of clients' financial lives to help them achieve their goals. Zachariah specializes in serving business owners planning for growth, succession, or the sale of their company; estate and trust clients aiming to preserve and pass on wealth; and families and individuals undergoing transitions such as liquidity events, career changes, retirement, or divorce. He primarily serves clients in Monmouth County, New Jersey, New York City, and across much of the United States. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a high school diploma from Shore Regional High School. Outside of his professional work, Zachariah has interests that include antiquing, boating, cooking, fishing, music, spending time with family, tennis, and traveling.

Michael Donato is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Michael has obtained a High School Diploma from Mater Dei, an Associate's Degree from Brookdale Community College, and a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University.

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.