Michael Manheim is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 51 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options within its investment menus.

Jeffrey Kroll is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding 56 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Stuart Schlesinger is a financial advisor at Cetera with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Securian Financial Services, Mid Atlantic Benefit Strategies, and 1800 Equity Partners LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a holding company and has experience as an insurance agent in fixed insurance and property and casualty. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Connie Joyce is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Citigroup Global Markets since 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and various analytical tools, focusing on advisory services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone financial plans.

Karen Cardenas is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, Citigroup, and JPMorgan. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Kimberly Stratton is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera and affiliated entities since 2023 and also supports financial services operations at Mid Atlantic Resource Group in an administrative capacity. 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 offers a multi-manager platform that enables advisors to utilize model portfolios, third-party managers, or bespoke strategies, with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Thomas Sylvestro is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including LPL Enterprise, Pruco Securities LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, GWN Securities, Royal Alliance, and National Planning Corporation. 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 process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michele Nielsen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fidelity Investments and its affiliated entities since 2006. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is notable for its registration with the CFTC, advisory role to multiple registered funds, and use of advanced technologies such as AI in its investment process.

Howard Shallcross is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Shallcross teaches macroeconomics at Brookdale Community College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by advanced analytical tools and a wide range of investment services.

Mahul Balar is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a member of several LLCs that focus on real estate investment and analysis. 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 employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Timothy Mulhern is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research and model portfolios from various sources.

James Gallagher is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley since 2013 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services including structured planning tools and broad retail and institutional investment solutions.

Patricia Donelan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 47 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Momentum Independent Network. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technologies such as machine learning to support diversified investment strategies.

Diane Hart is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013 and operates Hart Financial Services, a sole proprietorship providing non-CPA accounting and tax preparation services. Hart is also a volunteer member of Friends of Brick, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser with a network of over 10,000 independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Jonathan Scott is a Series 66-licensed advisor with LPL Enterprise, based in Holmdel, NJ, and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Liberty Mutual Insurance. Outside of financial advising, he is co-owner of Humidor Cigar Group LLC, a hospitality business involved in cigar sales and relationship management. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through both advisory and brokerage channels.

Jason Weinstein is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and previously at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1998. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes and firm-approved tools to develop customized financial plans.

Justin Sonta is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent partner in several commercial real estate ventures based in Hackensack, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Jay Goldberg is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Colts Neck, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. His other business activities include various outside insurance businesses. 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 multiple third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Edward Horigan is a Certified Financial Planner® with over thirty-two years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 1993 and PFS Investments Inc. since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, with a focus on percentage-based fees and ongoing oversight of potential conflicts.

Joseph Tardiff is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2022, initially serving as a Planning Consultant before assuming his current role in 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, Joseph worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2014 to 2022. His professional experience spans various aspects of financial consulting and planning. Joseph's career objective focuses on providing sound and helpful financial guidance to clients, aiming to make a meaningful difference in their lives. He is committed to pursuing further education and certifications to enhance his ability to deliver financial advice. Outside of his professional work, Joseph's personal interests include beach activities, concerts, golf, music, surfing, and swimming.