Mark Likes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Toms River, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and maintains a tax preparation and accounting practice, as well as involvement in mortgage and real estate services through a separate lending entity. 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 variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Alexander Joice is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001, previously associated with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Joice is an associate at Titan Agency LLC, involved in the sale of auto and homeowner's insurance. 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 a broad range of third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Anthony Girgis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2007 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a substitute lunch aide at Westminster Nursery School in Toms River, NJ, and serves as co-trustee of family trusts. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that leverages external programs and offers both advisory and brokerage channels.

Jonathan Panigel is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He has a longstanding passion for investing and wealth planning that dates back to high school and is dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals. Jonathan holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed an Accredited Certificate Program from Yeshiva Mayen Hatalmud. Since joining Merrill Lynch, he has developed close relationships with his clients, focusing on guiding them to live their best possible financial lives. Outside of his professional work, Jonathan enjoys a variety of personal interests including baseball, basketball, football, ice hockey, music, running, softball, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Christopher Carbone is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2014 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. 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.

Nicholas Luppo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co LLC, and BLV Securities. Outside of financial advising, he has worked as a casino host for Caesars Entertainment. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage multi-manager and fund-of-funds strategies, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

James Koerner is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He has prior experience at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors, and has operated a tax preparation and accounting practice since 1992. Koerner is also involved in Koerner Wealthcare, LLC, which provides financial planning and asset management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides access to multiple program structures and third-party money managers, managing assets exceeding $250 billion.

Yisroel Scharfer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at UnbeatableSale.com and Israel Bookshop Publications. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and technology solutions.

Shannon King is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, Shannon worked at AXA Advisors LLC and Labaton Sucharow LLP, and also held a position at Monmouth University. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a combination of financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Jesus Milara is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Mohammed Korany is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of finance, he has maintained a long-term position at McDonald’s since 2004. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with options for discretionary management and a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles.

Mark Amato is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massmutual Life Insurance Company since 2002. 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, utilizing firm-approved software tools to support collaborative, goal-oriented planning.

Anthony Caldarise is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing clients with comprehensive wealth management solutions that connect all facets of their financial lives. Anthony works with clients to prepare for significant life events such as retirement or college, as well as to secure their future through long-term care and life insurance protection. His disciplined approach combines his professional experience with the extensive resources of Merrill and Bank of America. Anthony has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He holds a High School Diploma from Monsignor Donovan High School and an Associate's Degree from Ocean County College, where he graduated with honors in Business focusing on finance. A lifelong resident of Ocean County, New Jersey, Anthony is actively involved in his community. He volunteers and fundraises for organizations such as Hope Sheds Light, Rotary, and the Sons of the American Legion. He resides in Ocean County with his family and enjoys dancing, golfing, and spending time with them.

Gerard Cala is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toms River, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously worked at AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Eun Jin Cambio is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She has held roles at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Brokerage Services since 2017, following seven years at Northfield Bank. Cambio holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Thomas Kunz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Toms River, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1989 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of investment advisory, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plan management.

Steven Schifino is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, he worked at Merrill from 2022 to 2025 and previously spent five years at AT&T. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Laura Bozek is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for her father. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

David Crossan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He also serves as president of Shoreline Insurance Solutions, an insurance agency. 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 of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options and access to research and model portfolios.

Daniel Stizza serves as the Senior Resident Director at the Toms River Branch of Merrill, where he leads the Stizza Clawson Group to provide advisory services tailored to affluent individuals and corporations locally and nationally. His expertise includes divorce transition planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income, underpinned by thoughtful, tax-sensitive investment guidance aimed at supporting clients' lifestyles, retirement needs, and legacy goals. Daniel holds a Bachelor's degree from The College of New Jersey and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, also holding the designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He serves as a board member of the RWJ Monmouth Medical Southern Campus Charitable Foundation. Residing in Point Pleasant Beach with his family, Daniel is engaged in his community through involvement with the Make a Wish Foundation, Point Pleasant Beach Little League, and the Point Pleasant Beach Recreation Committee. He coaches his son's little league team and emphasizes giving back, as reflected by the name of his boat, the "Give Back Sea."