Marianne Verpent is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab since 1986 and has been with Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios and a structured process for alternative investments.

Jeffrey Markovitch is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Keyport, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Axa Advisors LLC for five years. 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 various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to deliver tailored financial solutions.

Richard Vergona is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for 19 years before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is an employee at The Cutrupi Group LLC, a non-investment-related support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Bradley Hargrave is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2019. Prior to that, he was with PGIM Investments, Prudential Investment Management Services, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2012 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Anthony Viskovic is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2010. 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 discovery processes, firm-approved tools, and investment modeling techniques.

Pamela Lipnicky is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2009. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios, including fund advisory and model portfolios.

John Buckley is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches an "Investing for Beginners" adult education course through the Public Schools of Edison Township. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Bradley Krieg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Krieg operates under the DBA MK Financial Group, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management approaches.

Alice Coraggio is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 25 years before joining Cetera in 2026. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers across multiple program structures.

David O'Neill is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Equitable Advisors, and Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a family-owned commercial real estate business. 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, consulting, and access to model portfolio programs, combining advisory services with the sale of insurance and other financial products via an integrated platform.

Gary Bitterly is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor and trustee for investment-related estates and trusts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research from its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

Jay Gilston is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at MassMutual and Investors Capital Corporation and operates a life settlement business alongside his advisory roles. Gilston also provides fixed insurance products and financial services through credit unions and his own Legacy Wealth Advisors practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Heather Meade is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2006 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Monmouth & Middlesex Counties, where she supports mentorship programs and assists with fundraising efforts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets solutions.

Bill Barba is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he is the CEO and owner of BBNY Consulting LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions, offering financial planning, brokerage services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer and emphasizes program sponsor and third-party manager partnerships in its service delivery.

Nas Allan is a Wealth Management Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over a decade of experience in the financial industry. He and his team focus on serving high-net-worth clients, including business professionals and business owners, typically with investable assets of $1 million and above. His role involves developing personalized financial strategies that support clients' long-term objectives, emphasizing wealth preservation, growth, retirement, and legacy planning. Nas holds the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA™) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designations, earned through The College for Financial Planning, as well as a credential as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He completed an accredited certificate program at Katherine Gibbs Schools. Leveraging resources from Merrill and Bank of America, he helps clients build flexible strategies tailored to their needs. Outside of his professional work, Nas is involved in youth sports coaching. He lives on Staten Island with his wife and two children and enjoys activities such as golf, ice hockey, billiards, horseback riding, and tennis.

Steven Lajka is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 license and 39 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Metlife Securities Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company prior to joining his current firm. MML Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser under MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures financial planning as annual, collaborative engagements using firm-approved software and offers specialized programs including Divorce Planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Thomas Turi is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He leads the Turi Wealth Management Group since 2019 and has prior experience in hospitality and entrepreneurship, including a role at Asbury Hotel and operating a junk removal business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its advisory approach and delivers services through a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Michael Donato is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Red Bank, New Jersey. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to help them understand their financial situations, identify priorities, and develop strategies tailored to their goals. Michael emphasizes listening as the foundation of strong financial relationships and adopts a thoughtful, personal approach to assist clients in making informed financial decisions. Before entering financial services, Michael spent over a decade in the hospitality industry, including roles as an executive chef and in restaurant operations in Monmouth County. He also lived and worked in Italy for a year, gaining experience that informed his approach to wealth management through attention to detail, preparation, discipline, and recognizing the uniqueness of each client and scenario. Michael earned a Bachelor's Degree in Corporate Finance from Rutgers University. He holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations and Life and Health Insurance licenses. Additionally, he has been designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Jay Slade is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Flagstar Advisors, Signature Securities Group, and HSBC Bank USA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Education for Old Bridge Public Schools. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, supported by research and algorithmic analysis.

Christopher Francese is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2021, and previously spent six years at Citigroup Global Markets. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.