Erik Gaines is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities, Inc. for 14 years and has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Gaines is a partner in a distillery and involved in marketing and community sports initiatives, including supporting nonprofit organizations through a local basketball franchise. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Matthew Purrazzella is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016, following a prior role at Merrill from 2007 to 2009. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Ricardo Carrion is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and a private firm, Dan Carrion LLC. 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 supported by Wells Fargo Investment Institute research and diversified investment strategies.

John Tirrell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 35 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. He is a trustee for a family trust and co-owner of Tirrell GP, LLC, a merchant partnership. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

John Woodle III is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2008. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Oakhurst, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services.

Christine Mania is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 16 years before joining UBS in 2025. Mania holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of services such as custody, underwriting, and proprietary research to tailor investment strategies.

Howard Orlick is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Raymond James Financial or its affiliates since 2002 and is also a partner at Orlick & Co., LLP, where he manages operations, client relations, and risk management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and also maintains specialized programs in municipal finance and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Cole Jaeger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at multiple firms including Rolla and 929 Media. Outside of his advisory work, he is a content creator for The Oscar Expert, a YouTube channel he has managed since 2018. 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 and brokerage services with a broad platform that includes financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional programs.

Stuart Sakosits is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 50 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent eight years at UBS Financial Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs more than 14,000 advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Payosha Gause is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2024, she worked at Newbridge Securities Corporation and owns Tax Remedy Hub, a tax preparation and planning business. She also owns Jetsetters Unlimited LLC, a travel planning service, and serves as the NYC Metro chapter representative for the New York State Society of Enrolled Agents. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management programs, third-party manager access, and integrated financial planning services.

Thomas Sacharanski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2013. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to guide investment decisions.

Adam Bogan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012, with prior experience at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screens with qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in building model asset allocations.

George Moss III is a financial advisor with Merrill in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1988 and with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer for the George H Moss Jr Mary Alice Moss Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting various charities. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with both model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Richard Donovan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously spent seven years at American International Group, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by offering a variety 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 provides services both directly and through employer arrangements.

Andrew Rutner is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Northwestern Mutual, Truist Financial Corp, American Heritage Federal Credit Union, and Firstrust Bank. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a varied client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Jyoti Thawani is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sean Brennan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and is based in Red Bank, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning and utilizes structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to support client outcomes.

Chris Whalen is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Cantor Fitzgerald & Co, Maxim Group LLC, and Evermay Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Whalen Research & Trading. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process that includes asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple managed account options.

Timothy Donnelly is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President and a board member of the Wildwood Golf and Country Club and participates on the board of Shore Club LLC, a golf course and clubhouse partnership. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research to tailor client investment strategies.

Michael Manheim is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 52 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at RBC Capital Markets from 2002 to 2007. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, using research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment approach.