Linda Gargano is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at BNY Mellon for 24 years before joining Cetera and also has a role as a registered administrative assistant at Frank A. Gargano, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

James Giordano is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Sorrento Pacific Financial, OceanFirst Bank, and Securian Financial Services. Giordano is also involved with Coastal Accounting Services LLC, providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with a broad range of non-advisory financial products.

Marygrace Guastella is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets and its affiliates since 2007, including a brief tenure at UBS Financial Services in 2021. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored to clients' risk profiles and incorporating a range of investment managers and strategies.

Anthony Vignola is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently with Cetera, where he has worked since 2025. He has 12 years of industry experience, including a decade at Commonwealth Financial Network. In addition to his advisory role, he is a financial professional at King Financial Network, providing investment management and financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning options, supported by more than 10,000 advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Cliff Schmardel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Spring Lake, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2007 and previously with Axa Advisors, LLC from 2007 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Schmardel owns and operates Modern Tax Advisors, LLC, a tax preparation service. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and collaborates with third-party managers and advisory programs.

Christopher Gibardi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and CUNA Mutual Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in an investment-related DBA associated with his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Jeff Rainess is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2026. He has previously worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2026 and served as a Registered Financial Advisor at Park Avenue Securities from 2018 to 2024. Jeff focuses on empowering clients to achieve financial security by building trusted partnerships and simplifying complex financial planning, utilizing Fidelity's resources. His approach integrates his background as both a coach and an advisor, emphasizing that long-term financial success requires discipline and collaboration. Jeff's planning process is designed to provide clients with guidance at every step. He has lived in Monmouth County for over 25 years and has been married for more than 20 years, with three children. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jeff engages in family activities and enjoys fishing, fitness, football, golf, and spending time with his pets.

Joseph Lupo is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 24 years of industry experience. He worked at Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC for 15 years before joining UBS in 2017. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, leveraging proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans based on clients' goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and also provides custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Maureen Butler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at LPL Financial and R.M. Stark & Co., Inc. Maureen holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Frank Connelly is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. Prior to this, he spent several years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley, as well as a brief period at FJC Capital Management. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, 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, utilizing research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies.

Heriberto Torres Jimenez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Barclays, Villanova University, Rowan University, and service in the United States Air Force. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Andrew Greenberg is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2022 and prior experience at First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. and First Allied Securities Inc. He is an independent contractor with LPA Strategic Capital. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers, accommodating a range of investment program structures.

Jacob Forman is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on holistic financial planning for individuals and families. He works collaboratively with clients to create personalized strategies that address their unique financial goals and needs. Jacob has been with Fidelity Investments since 2018 and has held various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and now Financial Consultant since 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, he served as a Financial Advisor at North Star Resource Group from 2015 to 2017. He holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation and stays informed on industry trends to provide guidance tailored to his clients' requirements.

Vincent Cacciolo is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has five years of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America, N.A. since 2021 and Merrill since 2019. Prior to his current positions, he worked with Battleground Country Club and the International Planning Alliance. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm uses model-based and discretionary strategies developed by its Chief Investment Office and third-party managers, offering a range of investment solutions including tax-aware strategies and customized investment restrictions.

Donna Feldman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to provide tailored financial planning and portfolio management.

Mark Loevinger is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Loevinger Group, which focuses on building enduring client-advisor relationships through objectivity and ongoing dialogue. The team specializes in wealth management for high-net-worth individuals and corporate 401(k) and employee benefit services, including expertise in complex benefit plans. Mark and his team customize wealth management strategies to help clients pursue financial goals, often collaborating with clients’ tax and legal advisors on tax-efficient planning. They regularly review plan progress to ensure alignment with clients’ objectives, utilizing the full range of Merrill Lynch resources and specialists to deliver comprehensive and customized financial solutions. Mark has been with Merrill Lynch since 2011 and holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his bachelor's degree from Beth Medrash Govoha. Mark is active in his community, volunteering with organizations such as Chai Lifeline and Nesivos. He resides with his family in Ocean County, New Jersey. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, executive compensation, endowment and foundation services, defined benefit and contribution plans, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Mark’s approach involves leveraging the combined investment insights of Merrill Lynch and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to help clients achieve their financial goals.

Mark Brahney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley entities since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Anne Kraljic is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill, Invest Financial Corp., and Securities America Advisors before joining OSAIC in 2024. She serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, 21 Plus, and the Ocean County College Foundation, where she is also a member of the finance committee. Additionally, she works as a group fitness instructor at the OCYMCA. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by tools like risk-tolerance questionnaires and efficient frontier analysis, allowing advisors to implement various managed strategies and third-party manager selections.

Corey Spina is a financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at BetMGM, MLB Network, and Minute Media. Outside of his role at OSAIC, he is involved as a financial advisor with Evergreen Financial Group, LLC. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools across multiple platforms.

Francis Mara Jr. is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience with prior roles at firms including Napier Park Global Capital and Summit Financial. Outside of financial services, he was involved with Mr. Happy Party Rentals in 2020. MassMutual 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 comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, focusing on collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.