John Caracappa Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Citigroup Global Markets. Raymond James & Associates offers financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, as well as state and municipal government clients. The firm provides both non-discretionary advisory services and institutional consulting, with expertise in public finance and municipal work.

Amy Carpenter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and economic modeling techniques.

Arielle Sherman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated before joining Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in Sherman Real Estate Group, which is involved in investment activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee to model financial outcomes.

Gabrielle Goldwert is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, working as part of The Goldwert Group alongside her parents, Sylvan and Dalit. She focuses on building personalized financial strategies that align with clients' goals and lifestyles, emphasizing trust and long-term relationships. Gabrielle's client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Gabrielle holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Management from the University of Miami. She has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) and Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA™) designations. Earlier in her career, she passed the SIE exam, Series 7 exam, Series 66 exam, as well as Life Insurance and Accident & Health Insurance Exams. She holds credentials as a Broker-Dealer Agent, Investment Advisor Representative, Licensed Insurance Agent, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, and Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™. Outside of her professional work, Gabrielle enjoys cooking, hiking, music, pickleball, skiing, spending time with her family, tennis, and traveling.

Christian Stine is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2020 and previously with LPL Financial and Axa Advisors. He also serves as an administrator or executor of an estate and trustee of a trust for family and non-family members. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating primarily through LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs.

Zakkour Chivi is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Board of Elders member for the Virgin Mary Assyrian Orthodox Church in Paramus, NJ. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

James Cook is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning through a structured process supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

David Manning is a financial advisor at Stifel with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Manning has been with Stifel since 2018. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s proprietary investment methodology uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.

David Nelson Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association 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 that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to help clients develop customized strategies.

Mary Ann Jacobs is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, alongside a tenure at CitiGroup Global Markets Inc starting in 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and asset management. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and proprietary market models as part of its financial planning process.

Andrew Ober is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent contractor with 1792 Wealth Advisors in Neptune, NJ. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, leveraging a range of implementation options and extensive affiliate resources.

Craig Lipari is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Emily Decicco is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Abel Noser, LLC, among others. She has also worked at St. John's University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering proprietary research and a broad set of capital markets services.

Lauren Hall is a financial advisor with Merrill who holds a Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2005. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a broad set of products and services beyond typical investment management.

Max Pirozzi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Barnum Financial Group, Northwestern Mutual, and educational roles at Muhlenberg College and Freehold Township High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage multi-manager and fund-of-funds portfolios.

Kenneth Lemunyon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Red Bank, NJ, with 39 years of industry experience. He has held roles within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is an executor for his father’s estate and holds a one-third ownership in Select Advisors Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a wide range of planning options including retirement, education, and niche services like business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. Advisors use proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients choosing how to implement them through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Richard Bianchi III is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2026. Prior to his financial services career, he worked in construction with Big Dog Construction LLC and held a position with the Borough of Deal. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform, delivering a range of investment options and services.

Christopher Angolia is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Jersey Coastal Cleaning. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling.

Michael Cassella is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within Wells Fargo-affiliated firms since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a photography business, Michael Cassella Photography, based in Brielle, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning areas and utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

John Surguy is a financial professional with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Mid Atlantic Resource Group and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Surguy volunteers as a youth soccer coach and serves on boards for local soccer associations and a chamber of commerce focused on health and wellness events. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supported by a large nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.