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 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Clarfeld Financial Advisors, Wells Fargo, and TD Wealth Management Services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is largely model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers access to various financial planning, consulting, and third-party asset management services.

Audra Lisoski is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Additionally, she is a New Jersey Notary Public. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various insurance and trust-related services.

Melissa Lannon is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has worked since 2011. In her role, she partners with high-net-worth clients and their families to build, manage, and preserve wealth. She leverages over 25 years of industry experience to provide guidance in investment strategies, retirement planning, income protection, long-term care, and tax-efficient investing. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Melissa held several positions in the financial services industry, including Vice President and Regional Manager at J.P. Morgan Asset Management from 2003 to 2010, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones Investments from 2002 to 2003, and Internal Wholesaler at Lord Abbett from 2000 to 2002. Outside of her professional work, Melissa enjoys gardening, outdoor adventures, and snowboarding.

Fady Keriakos is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank, TD Bank, Amazon.com, and Credit Agricole Egypt. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Frank Belfiore Loconte is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2021, following seven years at TDAmeritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

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. Szotak has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and has been associated with Wellesley Financial Planners since 2004. He also has experience at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through Wellesley Financial Planners. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, with advisors implementing a range of investment strategies supported by research and technology tools.

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 at LPL Enterprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Ameriprise Financial Services, Wells Fargo Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services. Additionally, he has served with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the Township of Hamilton. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes primarily model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and lending services.

Timothy Dean is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and JP Morgan Securities LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to offer traditional life insurance, fixed annuities, and fixed indexed annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to third-party money managers and employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across a wide range of investment types.

Aaron Niederman is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at Securian Financial Services, Mid Atlantic Resource Group, and MargFinancial. He serves as a volunteer firefighter for the Freehold Fire Department and holds a board trustee position at the Independence Square Condo Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides investment advisory services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Edward Garrigal Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at 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 national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research and analytics with a range of brokerage and advisory solutions, operating at large scale with approximately $671 billion in assets under management and over 14,000 financial advisors.

Eric Schwam is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Marlboro, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to a wide range of investment products supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Gary Hager is a CFP® professional with 35 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at OSAIC since 2025 and previously held positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Summit Financial Resources, Inc. He is also involved in insurance sales through his role as owner and agent of Integrated Wealth Management Co., LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers and advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios that include a wide range of investment products.

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.