James Gates Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Wall, New Jersey, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor firm AXA Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Gates serves on the Bay Head Township Council and participates in the Parish Finance Council at Sacred Heart Church, as well as acting as Treasurer for the Regular Republican Organization of Bay Head. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Lori Ann Simon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, including a current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2018. Her prior experience includes a one-year tenure at Northwestern Mutual. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

John Whitmore is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with one year of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Edelman, he worked at Peachtree Capital Group for one year and has been involved in the pizza business for several years, including ownership of Luigi's Famous Pizza. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and serves a large client base through a combination of advisor-led and online platforms.

Richard Tighe Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Wells Fargo Advisors, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. He also has experience in public service with the Township of Hamilton. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a variety of brokerage and insurance products, supported by an integrated platform that combines advisor programs with other financial services.

Timothy Dean is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Advisors and JP Morgan Securities LLC. He is also involved as an insurance agent offering traditional life insurance, fixed annuities, and fixed indexed annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse group of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a variety of portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms with access to third-party money managers.

Aaron Niederman is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at Securian Financial Services, Mid Atlantic Resource Group, and MargFinancial. He serves as a volunteer firefighter for the Freehold Fire Department and holds a board trustee position at the Independence Square Condo Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides investment advisory services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Edward Garrigal Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Cetera, CETERA Financial Specialists LLC, and B. Riley Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he has worked as a bartender at Eventide Grille since 2015. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research and analytics with a range of brokerage and advisory solutions, operating at large scale with approximately $671 billion in assets under management and over 14,000 financial advisors.

Eric Schwam is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Marlboro, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to a wide range of investment products supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Gary Hager is a CFP® professional with 35 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at OSAIC since 2025 and previously held positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Summit Financial Resources, Inc. He is also involved in insurance sales through his role as owner and agent of Integrated Wealth Management Co., LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers and advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios that include a wide range of investment products.

Lori Krikorian is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in renting a personal property during the summer months. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Henry Frenzel III is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2014. His tenure includes work with STiFEL NICOLAUS & CO INC. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning analyses.

Anthony Frigoletto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2020 and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technologies such as machine learning across discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

Jeffrey Bahary is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for his homeowners association and holds fiduciary roles in family trusts and estates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a wide range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Michael Noone is a financial advisor with Merrill in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a committee member for the Knights of Columbus and the American Cancer Society and is a board member at Georgian Court University. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Aldi Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and a range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Eugene Giordano is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2003 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His other business activities include servicing fixed insurance contracts and conducting transactions on life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Michael Marano is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as a primary point of contact to coordinate various aspects of his clients' financial lives. He focuses on delivering personalized wealth management strategies centered around strategy, service, and stewardship, aiming to provide clarity, reduce complexity, and help clients make informed financial decisions. His expertise includes investment management, retirement planning, tax considerations, estate strategies, and other key wealth management areas. Michael works with individuals and families on college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and retirement income, among other client focus areas. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from Pennsylvania State University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is a member of the Shore Builders Association of Central NJ and the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce. Originally from Morris County, New Jersey, he resides in Shrewsbury, Monmouth County with his family. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Tara Naldi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Jackson, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include extensive tenures at Invest Financial Corporation and Northfield Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Angela Brehm is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Crawford Lake Capital Management, LLC for five years before joining UBS. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm operates across multiple financial services, including futures commission, principal trading, and market-making, alongside wealth management.

Maurice Cassara is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets since 2009 and 2004, respectively. 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 supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.