Christopher Bonfiglio is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services and Advisor Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Joseph Zaccardo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Monmouth County Executive Committee and coaches private boxing lessons at the Middletown Boxing Club. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and adaptive withdrawal advice, emphasizing assets managed within Ameriprise accounts and using algorithmic tools overseen by a dedicated committee.

Joseph Perna is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Clarfeld Financial Advisors, Wells Fargo, and TD Wealth Management Services. 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 largely model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers access to various financial planning, consulting, and third-party asset management services.

Michael Lomet is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cetera, based in Manasquan, NJ, and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Bank of America. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Audra Lisoski is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Additionally, she is a New Jersey Notary Public. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various insurance and trust-related services.

Melissa Lannon is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has worked since 2011. In her role, she partners with high-net-worth clients and their families to build, manage, and preserve wealth. She leverages over 25 years of industry experience to provide guidance in investment strategies, retirement planning, income protection, long-term care, and tax-efficient investing. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Melissa held several positions in the financial services industry, including Vice President and Regional Manager at J.P. Morgan Asset Management from 2003 to 2010, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones Investments from 2002 to 2003, and Internal Wholesaler at Lord Abbett from 2000 to 2002. Outside of her professional work, Melissa enjoys gardening, outdoor adventures, and snowboarding.

Fady Keriakos is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank, TD Bank, Amazon.com, and Credit Agricole Egypt. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brent Mctaggart is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his primary advisory role, he owns and operates BMM Wealth Management Corp and BMctaggert GP, LLC, which are investment-related businesses. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations through comprehensive planning tools and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Frank Belfiore Loconte is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2021, following seven years at TDAmeritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

James Gates Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wall, New Jersey, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor firm AXA Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Gates serves on the Bay Head Township Council and participates in the Parish Finance Council at Sacred Heart Church, as well as acting as Treasurer for the Regular Republican Organization of Bay Head. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

John Whitmore is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with one year of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Edelman, he worked at Peachtree Capital Group for one year and has been involved in the pizza business for several years, including ownership of Luigi's Famous Pizza. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and serves a large client base through a combination of advisor-led and online platforms.

Richard Tighe Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Ameriprise Financial Services, Wells Fargo Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services. Additionally, he has served with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the Township of Hamilton. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes primarily model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and lending services.

Timothy Dean is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and JP Morgan Securities LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to offer traditional life insurance, fixed annuities, and fixed indexed annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to third-party money managers and employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across a wide range of investment types.

Aaron Niederman is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at Securian Financial Services, Mid Atlantic Resource Group, and MargFinancial. He serves as a volunteer firefighter for the Freehold Fire Department and holds a board trustee position at the Independence Square Condo Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides investment advisory services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Edward Garrigal Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Cetera, CETERA Financial Specialists LLC, and B. Riley Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he has worked as a bartender at Eventide Grille since 2015. 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 combines research and analytics with a range of brokerage and advisory solutions, operating at large scale with approximately $671 billion in assets under management and over 14,000 financial advisors.

John Bondea is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2013 and also owns and operates J Bondea Wealth Management. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services across a broad range of areas, including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with optional implementation through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Eric Schwam is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Marlboro, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to a wide range of investment products supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Gary Hager is a CFP® professional with 35 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at OSAIC since 2025 and previously held positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Summit Financial Resources, Inc. He is also involved in insurance sales through his role as owner and agent of Integrated Wealth Management Co., LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers and advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios that include a wide range of investment products.

Stephen Council is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of PBD Productions, a photography and videography business, and serves as an officer delivering magazines for The Positive Community Magazine. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Phillip Malavarca is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and several regional banks. Outside of financial advising, he owns a small business providing auto care consulting and auto body wrap services. 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 combines internal research and third-party analytics to offer diversified investment solutions and facilitates a broad range of financial products through affiliated banks and insurance companies.