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 with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering discretionary investment management options that include a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Ricardo Carrion is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and other firms. Carrion holds the Series 66 designation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings, serving a broad range of institutional clients.

John Tirrell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked within Wells Fargo entities since 2009 in various advisory and clearing roles. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee and co-owns a merchant partnership in Red Bank, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Marietta Amato Demeo is a financial professional at Cetera with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with several affiliated firms including Cetera Wealth Services and MargFinancial. Outside of her advisory work, she is employed in the food and beverage service industry at Kubels Barnegat Light. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

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 in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 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 IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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 at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo entities 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Adam Bogan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors, combining large institutional advisory operations with multiple market-facing registrations and functions.

George Moss III is a financial advisor at Merrill with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1988 and also with Bank of America since 2009. Moss serves as an officer for the George H Moss Jr Mary Alice Moss Foundation, a nonprofit organization that donates to various charities. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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 with OSAIC Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Maxim Group LLC, Liquidnet, Inc., Evermay Wealth Management, and Whalen Research & Trading. He is currently based in Colts Neck, NJ. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a wide network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to third-party managers, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

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.