Matthew Taylor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Buckman Advisory Group and Buckman Buckman and Reid before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Taylor also provides investment advisory services through Private Portfolio Partners, an independent registered investment advisor firm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services implemented through a large network of advisors using various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Eugene Bozzo Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Cetera and Foresters Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

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.

Charles Giordano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for six years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. Giordano also operates Giordano Wealth Management, LLC, an affiliated entity related to his advisory business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by both proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

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.

Jake Surma is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent three years with MetLife Securities Inc. Additionally, Surma is involved in the sale of individual and group life, health, disability, dental, long-term care, and Medicare-related insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

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.

Frank Petrelli is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Petrelli serves as a firefighter and union president for Paterson Fireman Local 202, as well as the legislative chairman for the New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory models, including third-party managed programs and discretionary portfolios, and offers ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Devon O'Brien is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has served as a lead server and assistant manager in the hospitality industry for over a decade. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients. The firm offers model-driven investment implementation and access to third-party asset managers, along with financial planning and consulting services.

Joseph Benton is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, where he has worked since 2024. He has five years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, offering access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

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.

Jinesh Shah is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing customized wealth strategies tailored to each client’s evolving needs. As a Merrill Wealth Management Advisor, he focuses on structuring and aligning broader financial strategies encompassing investment management, tax efficiency, retirement planning, and risk considerations. He works with a select group of business owners and high-earning professionals to address complex financial decisions requiring coordination, clarity, and a long-term perspective. His work particularly centers on clients navigating key financial inflection points, such as liquidity events, concentrated positions, and peak earning years. Jinesh serves as a strategic advisor, collaborating with clients’ CPAs and attorneys to ensure financial decisions are coordinated across investment, tax, and estate considerations. His professional credentials include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jinesh holds a Bachelor's Degree from Drexel University and is proficient in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys hiking, music, photography, pickleball, reading, swimming, tennis, traveling, watching movies, and yoga.

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.

Christopher Keegan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jacek Kalisz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. 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 strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Brandon Kape is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a charter fishing business, Right Bite Charters, LLC, in Brick, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds. The firm provides planning in areas including retirement, education, and business-owner transition, supported by proprietary research and tools.

Sophia Genna is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she held various roles including positions at the New Jersey Innovation Institute, Forest Hill Field Club, and Rutgers University. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth spectrums, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment programs.