Michael Giordano is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Bank of America, Merrill, and Fidelity. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Joe Doles is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with clients and their families to develop personalized investment strategies. He leverages Fidelity's resources, technology, and specialists to support his clients in achieving their financial goals. With over 26 years of experience in financial services, Joe has held roles including Mutual Fund and ETF Wholesaler at BlackRock & iShares from 2015 to 2022, Mutual Fund Wholesaler at Lord, Abbett & Company from 2002 to 2015, and Customer Support Manager at Datek Online, now TD Ameritrade, from 1999 to 2002. Outside of his professional work, Joe enjoys boating, family activities, golf, skiing, and traveling.

Christopher Venuto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Holmdel, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2014 and was affiliated with Private Portfolio Partners LLC from 2016 to 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research from multiple sources, and various technology-driven investment strategies.

Justin Rhine is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and comprehensive due diligence on alternative investments.

Katerina Lukenberg is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Andrey Kim is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles in tax and financial services firms as well as management positions outside the financial sector. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with diverse program options.

Lawrence Hess is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Ameriprise since 2013, with prior experience at Merrill and Bank of America. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Francis Lucash is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and a long tenure at Wachovia Bank, N.A. beginning in 1999. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Regina Sherman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at IMC and PFS Investments Inc., and she is involved with Fox Hollow Vineyards and RTC Distributions. Sherman also receives compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses an exclusively percentage-based wrap fee structure.

Eric Sweeney is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and adherence to diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

David Wyss is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. He previously worked at UBS for 19 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Douglas Brown is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience. He currently works at OSAIC and previously spent 19 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Brown holds insurance agent licenses and offers accident and health insurance, disability insurance, fixed annuities, long-term care insurance, and traditional life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through multiple platforms and uses various tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage portfolios across a broad range of asset classes.

Chi Hong Chu is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2022, he worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for six years. Outside of advising, Chu serves as president and owner of several business entities and is the author of "The Retirement Pitfall." Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing a range of portfolio management options and proprietary as well as third-party strategies.

Joseph Segreto is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise and David Lerner Associates. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs over 14,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party sources in its investment approach.

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.

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.