Cole Kelly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Prior to his financial services career, Kelly held positions at Pennsylvania State University, Camp David in New Jersey, and Ocean Township High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

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 with Raymond James & Associates who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise, Comerica Securities, and Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Brandon Mckown is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, with prior experience at Wachovia Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a wider range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.

Wendy Murphy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, having previously been with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Christopher Cirri III is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Equitable Advisors and has prior experience at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America, PGIM Investments LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional investors. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered model as an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Benjamin Felicelli is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Jackson, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009 and previously worked at AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Director of Soccer Operations for the Jackson Soccer Club. 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 operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Murat Sensoy is a financial advisor with Cetera holding the CFA® designation and Series 63 license. He has recent experience at Cetera Wealth Services and other financial firms, including Franklin Templeton Investments. Sensoy is also an associate instructor for an online education firm, teaching a commercial real estate and investment certificate program. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving 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 access to third-party money managers.

Michael Altschuler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a caregiver to his daughter through his involvement with Caring With Compassion in Red Bank, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services that include retirement, education, and special-needs analysis, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Chaim Weinreb is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Able Wealth Management LLC and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with several educational institutions, including Mesivta Sholom Shachna and Yeshiva Sholom Shachna. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven solutions.

John Grande Jr. is a CFP® professional with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Raymond James Financial. He has previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks, Summit Financial Group, and Wells Fargo Advisors. He is also the owner of Grande Financial Services, Inc., a support company he has maintained since 1986. 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 investment consulting using analytical tools and supports a wide advisor network with specialized municipal and public-finance services.

John Lupi Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is also Managing Director of Client First Financial, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions, providing financial planning, brokerage, insurance, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm is dual-registered as an SEC investment adviser and broker-dealer and utilizes a variety of program sponsors and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Terrence Carey is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and is also affiliated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, he has ownership interest in a residential real estate business. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to deliver written recommendations in collaborative, ongoing client relationships.

Bryan Pollack is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019. Outside of finance, he is involved part-time in sales roles at The Green Bubble Spray Foam and Enterprise Electric. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets with a focus on tailored financial planning and investment programs.

Gregg Pellecchia is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, and maintains outside activities with various insurance carriers. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, providing both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk profiles.

Candice Hammond serves as a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 1981, bringing over 40 years of experience to her role. Candice leads a team of tenured Merrill employees, with a focus on addressing the individual needs of each client and collaborating to help achieve their financial goals. Her expertise encompasses wealth management guidance, asset allocation, and financial planning strategies across a broad range of areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Candice emphasizes a comprehensive approach that begins with understanding each client's priorities to tailor investment and wealth strategies accordingly. Candice holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rosemont College and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She resides in Sea Girt with her husband and two children. Outside of work, she enjoys boating, reading, and spending time with her family.

Matthew Appel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2008 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member of the Monmouth-Ocean Development Council and is involved in insurance sales through various agencies. 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 that combines advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to tailor services according to client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Michael Mulhaul is a financial advisor at Stifel with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Stifel since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Mulhaul serves on the board of the Kiwanis New Jersey District Foundation and holds leadership positions with Kiwanis International, including Vice President and President, where he is involved in promoting membership and children's service initiatives. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning analyses designed to inform client decisions.

Lawrence Cagliostro is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President of Wealth Management at Merrill Lynch in the Toms River, New Jersey branch. He focuses on family wealth management strategies, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. Drawing on extensive experience from his previous role at Morgan Stanley in Toms River, Lawrence develops close relationships with clients often spanning multiple generations and addresses concerns including early retirement, job transitions, retirement account needs, concentrated stock positions, and comprehensive retirement planning strategies. Lawrence holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rider University and a Master's Degree from Georgian Court University. He has earned the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, reflecting his commitment to professional development and client service. Beyond his advisory role, Lawrence participates in community service as a board member of the Salvation Army. His approach emphasizes creating personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's long-term goals, supported by the investment insights of Merrill and the resources of Bank of America.