Ricardo Carrion is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and other firms. Carrion holds the Series 66 designation. 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 advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings, serving a broad range of institutional clients.

John Tirrell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets and various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. He is a trustee for a private trust and co-owner of Tirrell GP, LLC, a merchant partnership. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients who meet net-worth thresholds, using Wells Fargo research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Marietta Amato Demeo is a financial professional at Cetera with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with several affiliated firms including Cetera Wealth Services and MargFinancial. Outside of her advisory work, she is employed in the food and beverage service industry at Kubels Barnegat Light. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, 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.

Howard Orlick is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Raymond James Financial or its affiliates since 2002 and is also a partner at Orlick & Co., LLP, where he manages operations, client relations, and risk management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and also maintains specialized programs in municipal finance and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Stuart Sakosits is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Thomas Sacharanski is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Adam Bogan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors, combining large institutional advisory operations with multiple market-facing registrations and functions.

Lawrence Lawson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2020. Outside his advisory role, Lawson serves as chairman of the Fredon Township Environmental Commission and president of the Fredon Volunteer Fire Company, as well as acting as a charter organization representative for a local scout troop. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Andrew Rutner is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Northwestern Mutual, Truist Financial Corp, American Heritage Federal Credit Union, and Firstrust Bank. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a varied client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Chris Whalen is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Maxim Group LLC, Liquidnet, Inc., Evermay Wealth Management, and Whalen Research & Trading. He is currently based in Colts Neck, NJ. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a wide network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to third-party managers, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Michael Manheim is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 51 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options within its investment menus.

Jeffrey Kroll is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding 56 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jennifer Schmidt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Allentown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Paychex and Paychex Securities Corporation before joining Ameriprise in 2021. Schmidt manages her Ameriprise business through an LLC established for tax purposes. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals with significant investable assets, delivering customized recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Stuart Schlesinger is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Securian Financial Services and Mid Atlantic Benefit Strategies. He is also co-owner of a holding company, 1800 Equity Partners LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Wayne Sholk is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a support company he owns. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Kimberly Stratton is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera and affiliated entities since 2023 and also supports financial services operations at Mid Atlantic Resource Group in an administrative capacity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that enables advisors to utilize model portfolios, third-party managers, or bespoke strategies, with over $256 billion in assets under management.

John Askin is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Allied Wealth Partners, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, and Securian Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a youth soccer coach and technical trainer and is an elected board member of NAIFA, focused on recruiting younger advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, leveraging a large network of over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Paolo Cerri is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Santander Securities, LLC, Santander Bank, NA, Family First Funding, and C&J Partnership. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Douglas Teller is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, where he has worked since 2016. He has a total of 10 years of industry experience and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his financial advisory role, Teller serves as a part-time police officer for the Manasquan Police Department and is a basketball supervisor for the Wall Township Recreation Department. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of advisors, utilizing a combination of firm-offered and third-party investment models.

Mahul Balar is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Marlboro, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously was with Axa Advisors and Eagle Strategies. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as a member of real estate investment LLCs and spends time analyzing and investing in real estate opportunities. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.