Jyoti Thawani is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Douglas Phillips is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019. Prior to that, he was employed at Foresters Financial and its advisory subsidiaries from 2011 to 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, 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.

Sean Brennan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and is based in Red Bank, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning and utilizes structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to support client outcomes.

Chris Whalen is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Maxim Group LLC, Liquidnet, Inc., Evermay Wealth Management, and Whalen Research & Trading. He is currently based in Colts Neck, NJ. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a wide network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to third-party managers, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Timothy Donnelly is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President and a board member of the Wildwood Golf and Country Club and participates on the board of Shore Club LLC, a golf course and clubhouse partnership. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research to tailor client investment strategies.

Daniel Sopher is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has worked previously at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services. His business activities include operating Sopher Financial Group as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Michael Manheim is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 51 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options within its investment menus.

Brett Basarab is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. His background includes various roles before joining the firm in 2026, including positions at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp and Cedar Hill Golf and Country Club. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through a model that emphasizes LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Jeffrey Kroll is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding 56 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Thomas Cooper is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including KPMG, Joe Pops, and Barclays. Outside of his advisory role, Cooper is employed by KPMG in a non-investment-related capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Eric Ebisch is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to his role at Equitable Advisors, he held various positions including work with Johnston & Murphy, R.I.C.H. Planning, and involvement with the United Way of Passaic County. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, leveraging a delivery model that includes LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.

Earl Mckenzie is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2023. He previously worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC beginning in 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Mckenzie acts as an insurance agent offering fixed life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products, and serves as a volunteer member on the Monmouth County District Fee Arbitration Committee reviewing legal fee arbitration complaints. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Connie Joyce is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Citigroup Global Markets since 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and various analytical tools, focusing on advisory services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone financial plans.

Karen Cardenas is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. She has previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, Citigroup, JPMorgan, and Baruch College Weissman Graduate Studies. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Robert Cianci is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc for 14 years. 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 range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

Anthony Soeira is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has nine years of industry experience and has previously worked at Santander Securities, LLC, and Santander Bank, NA. He is also associated with M&T Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Wayne Sholk is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a support company he owns. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Thomas Sylvestro is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including LPL Enterprise, Pruco Securities LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, GWN Securities, Royal Alliance, and National Planning Corporation. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michele Nielsen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fidelity Investments and its affiliated entities since 2006. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is notable for its registration with the CFTC, advisory role to multiple registered funds, and use of advanced technologies such as AI in its investment process.

Mary Delorenzo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Staten Island, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1997. 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 a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.