Gary Clawson is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Toms River office. He leads the Stizza Clawson Group, which focuses on providing a comprehensive advisory experience tailored to affluent individuals and corporations. His team emphasizes thoughtful, tax-sensitive investment guidance designed to support clients’ lifestyles, retirement income needs, and legacy objectives through a disciplined, transparent process. Gary’s expertise spans multiple client focus areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Gary earned both his bachelor’s degree and MBA in Strategic Management from Rutgers University and the Rutgers Graduate School of Management. Raised in Ocean County near the shore, Gary currently resides in Old Bridge with his wife, Tracey, and their two children. He is passionate about education, helping others, and financial planning. Outside of his professional role, Gary enjoys outdoor activities, exercise, and spending time with his family.

Thomas Cooper is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Warren, NJ, and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at KPMG and Barclays, among others. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by operational tools like machine learning.

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 Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at several major firms, including Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, Citigroup, and JPMorgan. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, 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.

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.

Harold Eylward is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. He has worked at multiple firms including Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Investment Services, and McPyel Associates LLC. Outside of advising, he is president of M.C.P.Y.E.L. Association Inc., a tax preparation and accounting business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

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.

Oksana Flaks is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2020 and previously at Pruco Securities, LLC, as well as spending six years in homemaking. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

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.

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.

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.

Patricia Donelan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 47 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, UBS Financial Services, and Momentum Independent Network. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jonathan Scott is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Liberty Mutual Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Humidor Collective Group LLC, a business focused on cigar hospitality and management. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse clientele, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through its affiliated entities.