Raymond Gardner is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services Inc. Before entering the financial industry, he spent 17 years with the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. Outside of advising, he serves as a high school and youth sports referee for football and soccer and provides forensic accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Michele McMahon is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Cory Case is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2017 and previously was associated with AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of advising, Cory is a member of BNI in Manahawkin, NJ. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates with a delivery model that emphasizes LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs, managing substantial regulatory assets on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Roy Schoenfeld is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and OSAIC. Outside of advising, he offers disability insurance and fixed annuities and works as a delivery driver. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements with clients.

Shannon Schiavo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, Schiavo is involved in beekeeping as a non-investment-related business activity. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Jarrell Legagneur is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Edward Jones for two years and has a diverse background that includes roles outside the financial sector. He founded PostEden LLC, which is currently inactive. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Lucille Cilento is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Ayerov is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, having worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member on the fundraising committee for Chabad Lubavitch of Western Monmouth County, a nonprofit organization promoting Jewish life. 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. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities through a non-discretionary program where clients retain final decision-making authority.

James Bratone is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Cetera Wealth Services and Cetera. His background includes roles outside finance, such as employment in retail and hospitality. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse clientele including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products, supported by an integrated platform combining advisory programs with other financial product sales.

Neil Montesano is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Wells Fargo Advisors for 10 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. Montesano holds a Series 63 designation. He is involved with Boland-Montesano Financial Group LLC, a non-investment-related business entity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by in-house and third-party research.

Austin Cioffi is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2022 and prior positions at National Holdings Corp and National Securities Corporation. He was a full-time student for ten years before entering the industry. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on structured, collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Nicole Burns is a financial advisor with Merrill in Morganville, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. She has 32 years of industry experience, including nine years at Merrill and prior work at Freehold Cartage, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as executor and holds power of attorney positions related to several estates. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Anthony Mignone is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Ashar Group, which operates in the life settlement sector. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and provides both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

James Tucker is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following a five-year tenure with Bank of America and Merrill. He is based in Red Bank, NJ. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Cary Hall Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 20 years and served in the United States Army Reserve for 22 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services supported by a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Anthony Caltabilota Jr. is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC. He has worked at New Century Financial Group, LLC and Osaic Wealth, Inc. for over two decades. In addition to his advisory role, he is an Enrolled Agent licensed to practice before the IRS and owns a tax preparation and consulting business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Ethan Stewart is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., where he has worked for three years. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill and various positions outside the financial industry. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and centralized operational infrastructure.

William Surdovel is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he officiates NCAA football games through ECFOA, dedicating over 20 hours per month to this activity. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides research-driven, tailored investment solutions.

Jason Fern is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Howell, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. 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 guided by an IPS-driven process grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Marion Sommer is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and also has experience with Metlife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning without providing investment discretion.