Nicholas Glensor is a financial advisor with Merrill in Hazlet, NJ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2018 and previously worked at Rowan University from 2014 to 2018. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gillian Archer is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2019, with prior experience at Bank of America and Monmouth Medical Center. Outside of her advisory role, she owns an online retail store based in Asbury Park, New Jersey. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Moore is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to his clients' unique financial situations. Brian focuses on areas including college education planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income. With a Bachelor’s Degree from Baldwin Wallace University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, Brian combines his academic background and professional credentials with the resources and insights available through Merrill to deliver comprehensive financial advice. He emphasizes teamwork in his client relationships, drawing from his personal experience as a father of twins and his collaborative approach to financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Brian is involved in coaching youth sports. His personal interests include football, golfing, horseback riding, running, and spending time with his family. He is committed to building trust and confidence with his clients to help them pursue their financial goals effectively.

Stewart Ritter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked across various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he conducts fitness and aerobics classes at the Westfield YMCA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, using proprietary research and tools to develop recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Christopher Parmer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Thomas Vastardis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. for 27 years before joining Cetera in 2025. In addition to his advisory work, he provides income tax preparation and accounting services through his business, Thomas Vastardis & Associates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment options.

James Hoffman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 registrations and 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at National Asset Management and National Securities Corporation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party and affiliated investment strategies.

Joseph Debonis Sr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, as well as managing J&J Marine Electronics for 29 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and public entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services through a range of portfolio management approaches.

James Ramentol is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Iselin, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Foresters Financial Services, and Foresters Advisory Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Joshua Simpson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Holmdel, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he served in the U.S. Army for 20 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Julia Sternik is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she provides clients with planning and guidance to support their long-term and short-term financial goals. She has been with Fidelity since 2022, progressing through roles including Relationship Manager and Planning Consultant before assuming her current position in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, Julia worked as a Platform Consultant at Clark Capital Management Group from 2020 to 2022. Her professional experience encompasses client relationship management and financial planning, enabling her to assist clients in working towards financial success. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Julia enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, engaging in family activities, fitness, and traveling.

Giovanni Santillo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 13 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2020. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Brett Pandelo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 15 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he owns BAP Capital LLC, a limited liability company established to hold real estate. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services including investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics grounded in diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Jigna Patel is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020 and previously worked at Valley National Bank from 2007 to 2018. 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 as a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan.

Paul Favours II is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages real estate businesses in Newark, New Jersey. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Michael Bassett is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, including its predecessor AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Anthony Morrone is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2019 and is also involved with Hudson Wealth Management LLC as a financial advisor. Additionally, he operates a fixed insurance business offering life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and consulting services, leveraging affiliations and program options across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Sean Allen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing and holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience, including prior roles at UBS Financial Services, Fidelity Brokerage Services, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and has worked in non-financial roles at Lyft and Uber. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Clayton Collins is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2019, following five years at American Century Investment Services. Collins also serves as a trustee in investment-related trusts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including customized financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages trillions in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Brian Mc Nally is a financial advisor with Merrill in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an advisory board member for the Colts Neck Recreation Committee, where he helps design and implement sporting and recreational activities for the community. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary strategies for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.