James Alario is a Planning Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having previously served as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2023, and as a Registered Client Service Associate at Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. from 2011 to 2017. Throughout his career, James has focused on helping clients pursue their financial goals by building meaningful relationships and providing tailored guidance based on individual client needs. He is committed to continuing his professional development through further education and certifications to enhance his expertise and advance his career.

Shannon Ricciardi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. 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, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Zachary Brown is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has eight years of industry experience, including prior work at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Chow Now. He serves as president of the Atlantic Highlands First Aid Rescue Squad, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party strategies.

Daniel Lloyd Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as a core advisor on the Napoli Lloyd Group team. He began his career as a summer intern with the group in 2015 while attending Rutgers University, and has since advanced to his current role focused on delivering comprehensive wealth management strategies to high-net-worth individuals and families. He specializes in simplifying complex financial decisions by aligning investment strategy, cash flow planning, and long-term objectives to help clients preserve and grow wealth across generations. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. Daniel completed Merrill's Financial Advisor training program in 2023 and holds the designations of Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Raised in the Shrewsbury and Red Bank area of New Jersey, Daniel takes pride in serving his local community and is involved with professional organizations such as the Monmouth Beach Fire Company and Red Bank Elks. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys golfing, cooking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family at the beach.

Anthony Cusanelli is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He assists individuals and families in reaching their financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies that adapt to evolving market conditions. His approach integrates insights from Merrill's investment expertise and the financial products of Bank of America. Anthony has developed considerable market knowledge throughout his dynamic career on Wall Street, building trusted relationships with C-level executives, institutional analysts, and high-net-worth individuals. He specializes in areas such as college education planning, corporate executive services, family wealth management, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, and strategies tailored to small businesses, sports, and entertainment sectors. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Kings College and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional life, Anthony enjoys adventure sports, chess, ice hockey, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and spending time with his family.

Christopher Bonfiglio is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Advisor Group, among others. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Ellen Vetromile is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2018, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

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 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Wells Fargo & Co., and several advisory firms. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management arrangements, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

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.

Amy Weston is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by comprehensive tools and analytics, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Szotak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018. Prior to that, he was affiliated with Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Wellesley Financial Planners, where he also provides tax preparation and accounting services. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with a range of portfolio management and research capabilities.

Lori Ann Simon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, including a current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2018. Her prior experience includes a one-year tenure at Northwestern Mutual. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

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 with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Wells Fargo Advisors, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. He also has experience in public service with the Township of Hamilton. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a variety of brokerage and insurance products, supported by an integrated platform that combines advisor programs with other financial services.

Timothy Dean is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Advisors and JP Morgan Securities LLC. He is also involved as an insurance agent offering traditional life insurance, fixed annuities, and fixed indexed annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse group of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a variety of portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms with access to third-party money managers.

Edward Garrigal Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including 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 nationwide 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 supported by extensive research and a range of financial products.

Gary Hager is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently associated with Osaic since 2025. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for eight years and spent thirteen years with Summit Financial Resources, Inc. and Summit Equities, Inc. He is involved in insurance sales through his ownership and agent roles at Integrated Wealth Management Co., LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit investors through a broad network of financial advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various platforms and third-party managers to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes with tailored risk management and investment restrictions.

Lori Krikorian is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in renting a personal property during the summer months. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a 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 analyses.

Henry Frenzel III is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2014. His tenure includes work with STiFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning analyses.