Eric Ebisch is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recently begun his career in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his work history includes roles at Johnston & Murphy, R.I.C.H. Planning, and involvement with United Way of Passaic County. He has also been active in college athletics and student affairs at Ramapo College of New Jersey. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a variety of third-party advisory programs to deliver tailored investment solutions.

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 seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several major firms, including Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, Citigroup, and JPMorgan. Merrill, along 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.

Robert Cianci is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long tenures at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc, as well as experience with PNC Wealth Management, Chase Investment Services Corp., Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., and Quick & Reilly, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational tools and extensive financial service offerings.

Anthony Soeira is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Santander Securities, LLC and M&T Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and various non-advisory financial services.

Ridgewell Clark is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Park Avenue Securities. Clark has also been involved with Habitat For Humanity. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

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.

Saidur Rahman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and concurrently holds a position at Webster Bank since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Paramount in a non-investment-related capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Paolo Cerri is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Santander Securities, LLC, Santander Bank, NA, Family First Funding, and C&J Partnership. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Anand Dookie is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2016 and was previously associated with Fogel Neale Partners. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Michele Nielsen is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Fidelity and its affiliated entities since 2006. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across various investment vehicles.

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.

Howard Shallcross is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Shallcross teaches macroeconomics at Brookdale Community College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by advanced analytical tools and a wide range of investment services.

Robert Vitiello is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes 26 years at Metlife Securities Inc. and ongoing roles with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2016 and 2017, respectively. In addition to his advisory work, he is a CPA providing tax preparation services and operates as an independent insurance agent. 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, employing firm-approved software and collaborative planning methods to develop investment strategies without discretionary authority.

Mahul Balar is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Marlboro, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously was with Axa Advisors and Eagle Strategies. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as a member of real estate investment LLCs and spends time analyzing and investing in real estate opportunities. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Timothy Mulhern is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Citigroup Global Markets. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, leveraging both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Michelle Mc Tamney is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rahway, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, she worked at Kraftware Corporation from 2016 to 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

James Gallagher is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley since 2013 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services including structured planning tools and broad retail and institutional investment solutions.

Patricia Donelan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 47 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, UBS Financial Services, and Momentum Independent Network. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.