Michael Bergin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2022 and previously held roles at National Asset Management and National Securities Corp. Outside of advising, he is the owner of a digital self-publishing business and the sole managing member of Havana Dublin Capital, LLC, which is involved in expense management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual and institutional clients nationwide through a multi-manager platform that offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services. The firm supports various investment strategies, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke approaches, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets with over 10,000 advisors.

Bert Hor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Voorhees, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted advice primarily for clients with substantial assets managed within Ameriprise.

Bruce Kennedy is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Tinton Falls, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a canned cocktail company developed by his wife. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Lawrence Mieras Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services for 23 years. Outside of securities, he serves as president of MFI Retirement Planning Associates, an insurance sales business, and acts as executor of an estate. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party investment managers. The firm employs advanced portfolio construction tools and supports various managed-account solutions.

Joseph Curcio is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013 and operates an independent insurance agency offering disability, annuity, life, accident, health, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform, providing a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services delivered by a large network of independent advisors.

Donna Scallo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Santander Securities, LPL Financial, PNC Wealth Management, and Securian Financial Services. She is based in Red Bank, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Paul Donnelly is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its previous affiliation as Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in the Healthcare Business Planning Group, LLC, which markets various services to physicians. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of asset-management programs, utilizing a combination of firm-offered solutions and third-party advisory programs.

Steven Reina is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including The Prudential Insurance Company of America, PRUCO Securities, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and UBS Financial Services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, offering access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and participation in the Model Wealth Portfolios wrap program.

Karin Mikula is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets services.

Kyle Payne is a Senior Financial Advisor at The Payne Perry Group, part of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the team in May 2018 and focuses on goals-based wealth management to assist individuals, families, physicians, retirees, private businesses, and non-profit organizations in achieving their financial objectives. Kyle and his team leverage the resources of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to develop customized strategies that align with clients' short and long-term goals while managing risk. Kyle has been involved in the financial industry for over a decade, driven by a passion for quality wealth management stemming from observing the financial crisis of 2007-2008 and its impact on loved ones' wealth. He graduated in 2015 from the University of Delaware with the first Financial Planning degree offered by the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics. Kyle holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designations from the College of Financial Planning Institutes Corp, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Residing in Shark River Hills with his wife and daughter, Kyle brings a disciplined and methodical approach to financial planning, emphasizing thorough preparation and risk management. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, portfolio management, and tax minimization.

Joseph Pitch is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2021. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 21 years and operated Pitch Financial Services LLC during that time. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

George Galiatsatos is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and work in the automotive and hospitality sectors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and funds.

Gregory Wagner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Merrill and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. Wagner has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Alyssa Scardelli is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 13 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as an incorporator and member of an LLC related to personal property management. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities within its wealth management services.

James Alario is a Planning Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having previously served as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2023, and as a Registered Client Service Associate at Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. from 2011 to 2017. Throughout his career, James has focused on helping clients pursue their financial goals by building meaningful relationships and providing tailored guidance based on individual client needs. He is committed to continuing his professional development through further education and certifications to enhance his expertise and advance his career.

Shannon Ricciardi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. 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 and estate planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Zachary Brown is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018, following a brief period at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and prior experience at Chow Now. Brown serves as president of the Atlantic Highlands First Aid Rescue Squad, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing research model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Carlie Zeidler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL, she has experience in education, law, and various business roles, including positions at Monmouth University and Villani & Deluca P.C. Attorney at Law. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, combining scale with diverse advisory and non-advisory financial activities.

Daniel Lloyd Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as a core advisor on the Napoli Lloyd Group team. He began his career as a summer intern with the group in 2015 while attending Rutgers University, and has since advanced to his current role focused on delivering comprehensive wealth management strategies to high-net-worth individuals and families. He specializes in simplifying complex financial decisions by aligning investment strategy, cash flow planning, and long-term objectives to help clients preserve and grow wealth across generations. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. Daniel completed Merrill's Financial Advisor training program in 2023 and holds the designations of Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Raised in the Shrewsbury and Red Bank area of New Jersey, Daniel takes pride in serving his local community and is involved with professional organizations such as the Monmouth Beach Fire Company and Red Bank Elks. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys golfing, cooking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family at the beach.

Michael Pascale is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Pascale serves as a financial stability mentor and instructor for Catholic Charities in Washington, DC, providing education on budgeting and personal finance. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial product offerings, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.