Thomas Noon is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including Provident Bank, Lakeland Financial Services, Raymond James Financial Services, and INVEST Financial Corp. prior to his current role. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and reported over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

Kenneth Dammann is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Outside of advising, he manages rental properties in Red Bank and Belford, New Jersey. 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 investment approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its product offerings.

Jeffrey Wrightson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Royal Alliance, Petersen Investments, Inc., and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Matthew Taylor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Holmdel, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Buckman Advisory Group and Buckman Buckman and Reid. Taylor also provides investment advisory services through Private Portfolio Partners, an independent registered investment advisor. 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 and supporting diversified strategies with research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Martin Walsh is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients through both individual and corporate financial planning agreements.

Richard Gumina is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a business coaching and development service in New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Matthew Villani is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2006 to 2025 before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jason Skolnik is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LPL Financial LLC, Ameriprise Financial, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of retail and institutional investment solutions.

Alicia Rivera is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018, with prior roles at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Morgan Stanley. Rivera is a co-owner of Rivtech Portable Cinemas, a seasonal entertainment business. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Ethan Dzenis is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors. His background includes roles at Partners Admin, LLC and prior work in education and club management. Outside of finance, he has held positions at San Diego State University, Spring Lake Golf Club, and Manasquan High School. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to deliver personalized investment solutions.

Justine Hughes is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at several firms, including Securian Financial Services and Mid Atlantic Resource Group. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with the Marlboro Township Veterans and Volunteers Committee and serves as bingo chairperson at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment solutions through a multi-manager platform, providing advisors with access to affiliated and third-party portfolio management options across various program structures.

Michelle Kraus is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Santander Securities, and Lisa Patchell, State Farm Agent. 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.

Christopher Arditi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Santander Securities, and PNC Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved administratively in Sparks Zumba LLC, a fitness class business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Barbieri is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. In addition to his advisory role, he receives compensation for part-time referrals of home security, automation products, and other home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on curated models rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plan management.

Devon O'Brien is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory roles, he worked in hospitality and food service as a lead server and assistant manager at Villaggio Iccara, a position he has held since 2015. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through an integrated platform that includes access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and insurance products.

Joseph Sarbello is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at National Planning Corporation from 2015 to 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Joseph Benton is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Benton is also involved in a Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through an integrated platform that includes access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and insurance products.

Anthony Ferrara is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2016, alongside running FJS since 1978. 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 process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options within its investment offerings.

Sebastian Messina is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently associated with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO ADVISORS LLC, accumulating over 14 years within Wells Fargo entities. Messina has an ownership interest in Marinus Financial, LLC, where he dedicates a significant portion of his time. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory solutions with various financial products and referral channels.

Anthony Collora is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2025. He has been with Wells Fargo-affiliated firms since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Collora GP, LLC, an investment-related merchant partnership, and is the sole owner of AJC Wealth Management Inc., a personal S corporation focused on individual tax planning. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial product sales and referral channels.