Murat Sensoy is a financial advisor with Cetera holding the CFA® designation and Series 63 license. He has recent experience at Cetera Wealth Services and other financial firms, including Franklin Templeton Investments. Sensoy is also an associate instructor for an online education firm, teaching a commercial real estate and investment certificate program. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Francis Hackett is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors from 2016 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services and works part-time as a delivery driver. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Mark Lauricella is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Bloomberg LP for four years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2018. Lauricella is currently based in Red Bank, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that uses firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Christopher Maiurro is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Atlas Insight LLC. 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.

Michael Altschuler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a caregiver to his daughter through his involvement with Caring With Compassion in Red Bank, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services that include retirement, education, and special-needs analysis, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Chaim Weinreb is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Able Wealth Management LLC and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with several educational institutions, including Mesivta Sholom Shachna and Yeshiva Sholom Shachna. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven solutions.

Aksel Yavalar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016 with intervals at Raymond James & Associates and Locust Wood Capital Advisers. Outside of his advisory role, he is the general partner and owner of 1623 Park Avenue LLC, overseeing investments in a multi-family apartment building, and is also an owner of Keauty LLC, a business managed independently by his wife. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct client service and corporate financial planning agreements.

John Grande Jr. is a CFP® professional with 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he held positions at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Summit Financial Group Inc., and Wells Fargo Advisors. He also owns Grande Financial Services, Inc., a support company he has operated since 1986. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, working closely with clients to develop tailored strategies supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.

Nicholas Schwed is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and teaching positions at Rutgers University and Raritan Valley Community College. He has also been involved with community organizations such as the Somerset Hills YMCA. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

John Lupi Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Managing Director of Client First Financial, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth families, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating through multiple program sponsors and emphasizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions.

Terrence Carey is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and is also affiliated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, he has ownership interest in a residential real estate business. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to deliver written recommendations in collaborative, ongoing client relationships.

Victor Roccki is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following a prior tenure at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Karen Rodriguez is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Red Bank, New Jersey. She brings over twenty-five years of experience in the financial industry, specializing in areas such as executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Karen works with a diverse clientele including corporate executives, financial services professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals navigating key life transitions. Her approach involves building strong relationships and providing customized strategies that align with each client’s unique goals, resources, and aspirations. Karen holds an M.B.A. in Finance from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a B.A. in Economics from Lafayette College. She has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. In addition to her advisory work, Karen is involved with several organizations, including serving as the Merrill Ambassador for her local chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners and participating in the Bank of America Women’s Exchange. She resides in Fair Haven, New Jersey with her husband and three children, and her personal interests include running, cycling, cooking, tennis, traveling, and spending time with her family. Karen is also engaged with community organizations such as Impact 100 Jersey Coast and the Monmouth Conservation Foundation.

Bryan Pollack is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019. Outside of finance, he is involved part-time in sales roles at The Green Bubble Spray Foam and Enterprise Electric. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets with a focus on tailored financial planning and investment programs.

Gregg Pellecchia is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, and maintains outside activities with various insurance carriers. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, providing both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk profiles.

Candice Hammond serves as a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 1981, bringing over 40 years of experience to her role. Candice leads a team of tenured Merrill employees, with a focus on addressing the individual needs of each client and collaborating to help achieve their financial goals. Her expertise encompasses wealth management guidance, asset allocation, and financial planning strategies across a broad range of areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Candice emphasizes a comprehensive approach that begins with understanding each client's priorities to tailor investment and wealth strategies accordingly. Candice holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rosemont College and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She resides in Sea Girt with her husband and two children. Outside of work, she enjoys boating, reading, and spending time with her family.

Matthew Appel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2008 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member of the Monmouth-Ocean Development Council and is involved in insurance sales through various agencies. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing 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 that combines advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to tailor services according to client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Michael Mulhaul is a financial advisor at Stifel with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Stifel since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Mulhaul serves on the board of the Kiwanis New Jersey District Foundation and holds leadership positions with Kiwanis International, including Vice President and President, where he is involved in promoting membership and children's service initiatives. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning analyses designed to inform client decisions.

Lawrence Cagliostro is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President of Wealth Management at Merrill Lynch in the Toms River, New Jersey branch. He focuses on family wealth management strategies, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. Drawing on extensive experience from his previous role at Morgan Stanley in Toms River, Lawrence develops close relationships with clients often spanning multiple generations and addresses concerns including early retirement, job transitions, retirement account needs, concentrated stock positions, and comprehensive retirement planning strategies. Lawrence holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rider University and a Master's Degree from Georgian Court University. He has earned the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, reflecting his commitment to professional development and client service. Beyond his advisory role, Lawrence participates in community service as a board member of the Salvation Army. His approach emphasizes creating personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's long-term goals, supported by the investment insights of Merrill and the resources of Bank of America.

Daniel Chen is a financial advisor at Cetera with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Chen is involved with a nonprofit organization called American Civic Technologies and owns DC Strategies, a financial services business. 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 allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, third-party manager selections, or bespoke strategies across various program structures and custodial relationships.