Ashley Carom is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and The Brothers Moon. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Janis Waldman Cooper is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has previously worked with IC Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center Inc, and TFS Securities, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she operates a sole proprietorship offering mediation services for divorcing couples. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Marija Duzic is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services directly to individuals as well as through corporate agreements.

Eric Karlik is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 66 license and has 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent involved in selling dental and group disability income, disability, fixed annuities, life/accident/health, long-term care, and life settlements through Ashar Group, LLC. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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 various programs including wrap and money-manager solutions and conducts educational seminars.

Brian Ahearn is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toms River, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009, including time when the firm operated as Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad roster of third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Vincent Mannino is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory roles, he was involved with The Incline Club Skatepark for over a decade. He works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Mary Ann DiAnna is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2021. She specializes in creating comprehensive financial plans for her clients, utilizing a personal and collaborative approach. Her professional identity is rooted in her certification as a Certified Financial Planner. Her career includes experience as a Financial Planner at Ernst & Young from 2019 to 2020, and as a Financial Advisor at Freedom Capital Management from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, she served as Director of Client Services at both Biltmore Capital Advisors from 2015 to 2016 and Hyperion Wealth Advisors from 2013 to 2015. Mary Ann holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Mary Ann enjoys boating, fitness, outdoor adventures, traveling, and volunteering.

Matthew Beaulieu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 29 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and investment modeling provided by its Global Investment Committee.

Raymond Sura is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Fulton Financial Advisors and related entities since 2013. Outside of advising, he is an author and tax preparer, operating ASWealth Tax Professionals. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored plans and collaborative client engagement supported by firm research and diverse implementation options.

Mark Cotroneo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, following eight years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Alyssa Cannuli is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Manasquan, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. from 2015 to 2019. In addition to her advisory role, she is also licensed as a broker selling disability, whole, term, and life insurance. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary advisory services supported by an extensive affiliate network.

Christine Laspina is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2013. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Jonathan Barletta is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2023, he worked in various roles including positions at Bright Data and Columbia Container Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its registration with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator, its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, and its use of AI and algorithmic methods in research.

Tracy Montgomery is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1996 and has been associated with Bank of America since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executor of a family estate. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Pacita Devera is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as power of attorney for a family member. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

John Lewer is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career in financial services in 1996 and joining Merrill Lynch in 1998, John has focused on providing personalized wealth management services to affluent individuals and families. His practice emphasizes retirement income planning, wealth transfer, and creating comprehensive financial plans that extend beyond investment portfolios. John collaborates closely with clients’ tax and legal advisors to develop integrated strategies tailored to their unique goals. John’s expertise includes asset and liability management, tax minimization, income and asset preservation, and generational wealth transfer. He serves clients with investable assets of $1,000,000 or more, aiming to build long-term relationships that span market cycles and often generations. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, socially responsible investing, special needs planning, and both individual and corporate investment strategies. John earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, graduating cum laude from Iona College’s Hagan School of Business in 1994, and is a member of Delta Epsilon Sigma, a national scholastic honor society. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, John resides in Rumson, New Jersey, and enjoys cycling, mountain biking, swimming, and traveling.

Robert Simons is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Davidson Wealth Management and Santander Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Mon Alyssa's Restaurant. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and investment committee resources to model outcomes.

Steven Mcgovern is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wall Township, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2001 and previously worked at Ibex Wealth Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2017. Mcgovern is also involved in selling life and disability insurance through non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technologies to support diverse investment strategies.

Keith Sadlowski is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes a 20-year tenure at BlackRock and roles at several firms including Minnesota Life, Securian Financial Services, and Mid Atlantic Resource Group. Outside of his advisory work, Sadlowski is a board member and assistant coach for the Pinelanders Youth Soccer Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Ryan Shea is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Prudential, where he worked from 2013 to 2023. He is also an independent agent involved in the sales and service of fixed insurance products. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual registration as an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.