Richard Widmer is a financial advisor with Merrill in Lakewood, New Jersey, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America, Jalinski Advisor Group, TFS Securities, Inc., and TFS Mortgage Corp, where he currently serves as Vice President overseeing operations. Merrill, alongside its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Todd Dotterweich is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Santander Securities, LLC and Santander Bank, NA. 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 solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Joshua Blumensteel is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Mid Atlantic Resource Group and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in family-owned businesses, including Yesterday's Family Restaurant and New Vision Liquors LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, with more than 10,000 advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Nicole Flores is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Manasquan, NJ, with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2004 and is also the owner of a business named Stewarts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management, supported by proprietary research and model-based strategies.

Kaitlyn Kerr is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2017 before joining J.P. Morgan in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, Kerr is a part owner of Major League Pickleball, a professional pickleball tour in the United States. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Matthew Sura is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been in the financial industry since 2026. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Santander Bank, Citizens Bank, and TD Bank. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports clients through various advisory programs.

Christopher Santopietro is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has nine years of industry experience, including his current role at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. Merrill, along 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Scott Carone is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Point Pleasant, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014, previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC for six years. 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 a broad range of third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services according to clients' goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Alberico Sessa is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY LLC since 2023, and spent 11 years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as a partner in real estate ventures through AA Belmar Real Estate LLC and Sessa-Kopcha Family LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets and offering tailored planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Michael Girgis is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006 and holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-trustee of family trusts alongside his brother. 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 third-party programs. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to meet client needs.

Todd Speedy is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toms River, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2002, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, where he worked for 18 years. 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 a broad selection of third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to deliver tailored financial solutions.

Miguel Coelho is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019, as well as at Summit Financial Group and Summit Brokerage Services earlier in his career. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing partner of Freedom Capital Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers as well as customizable investment strategies.

Colin Dempsey is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has additional experience at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm offers IPS-driven advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory, including both discretionary and non-discretionary options, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Richard Fiorentino is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Securian Financial Services, and he has been associated with multiple firms including margFINANCIAL and Mid-Atlantic Resource Group. Fiorentino also engages in fixed insurance sales as an agent/broker. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

John Feiden is a financial advisor with Merrill in Toms River, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Scottrade, Inc. and PNC Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-time drummer in a classic rock band. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Shave is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic in Brielle, NJ since 2018. Prior to joining Osaic, he worked at Sii from 2014 to 2018 and has been a partner at SFG Annuity Marketing, Inc. since 1997. He is also involved in financial planning and insurance sales through his activities with Acorn Financial and Acorn Financial Services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing a range of portfolio construction tools and multiple third-party platforms to provide tailored investment and planning solutions.

Kenneth Turner is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 28 years of industry experience, having worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously with Walnut Street Securities, New England Securities, Metlife Securities, and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative financial planning using firm-approved tools and delivers recommendations without investment discretion, supporting implementation through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Jacob Eisikovic is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. He is also a partner at Eisikovic & Kane, LLP, providing accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, and payroll services. Eisikovic has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, among other roles. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures.

Frank Gargano is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 34 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent offering fixed life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products, and he is involved in life settlements through Welcome Funds, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Amy Haig is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with the Toms River, NJ office since 1992 and has 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. In her role, she helps clients manage their personal and business finances and works closely with their accountants and attorneys to develop estate plans. Amy holds a Bachelor's degree from Gettysburg College and a Master's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Additionally, she holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. Residing on Long Beach Island with her husband and two children, Amy participates in the communities she serves by volunteering with local organizations.