James Hoffman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 registrations and 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at National Asset Management and National Securities Corporation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party and affiliated investment strategies.

William Baxter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo-affiliated firms since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC prior to his current role. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines proprietary research with modern portfolio theory to evaluate investment options within custodian platforms.

Mark Rodrick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019 and previously at Morgan Stanley from 2016 to 2019. Rodrick has a 50% ownership in MRFJ Capital, a separate investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Joseph Debonis Sr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, as well as managing J&J Marine Electronics for 29 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and public entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services through a range of portfolio management approaches.

James Ramentol is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by technology and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Merry Scala is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CUNA Brokerage Services Inc., CUNA Mutual Group, and CUSO Financial Services, L.P. She dedicates significant time to PenFed Wealth Management, a related investment activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Joshua Simpson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Holmdel, NJ, holding a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he served 20 years in the U.S. Army. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and analytical tools to model outcomes, serving clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Julia Sternik is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she provides clients with planning and guidance to support their long-term and short-term financial goals. She has been with Fidelity since 2022, progressing through roles including Relationship Manager and Planning Consultant before assuming her current position in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, Julia worked as a Platform Consultant at Clark Capital Management Group from 2020 to 2022. Her professional experience encompasses client relationship management and financial planning, enabling her to assist clients in working towards financial success. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Julia enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, engaging in family activities, fitness, and traveling.

Iryna Kovalchuk is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Keith Motusesky is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Columbia Bank, Cetera Investment Services, Allstate Financial Advisors, and running his own firm, Motusesky Financial Group, for 15 years. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning relationships, utilizing firm-approved software tools and offering specialized planning programs such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Brett Pandelo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 15 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he owns BAP Capital LLC, a limited liability company established to hold real estate. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services including investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics grounded in diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

David Grazi is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Iselin, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2020, he worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and gained experience in business consulting and strategic advisory for companies and entrepreneurs outside the financial sector. He also engages in life insurance sales as an independent agent. MML Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers with comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational services.

Paul Favours II is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages real estate businesses in Newark, New Jersey. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Michael Bassett is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, including its predecessor AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Anthony Morrone is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2019 and is also involved with Hudson Wealth Management LLC as a financial advisor. Additionally, he operates a fixed insurance business offering life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and consulting services, leveraging affiliations and program options across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Susan Regan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she offers a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that begins with listening to clients' needs and ensuring every strategy is grounded in understanding their goals. She provides access to Merrill's investment insights and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. Susan holds a Master's Degree from Rutgers University and a Bachelor's Degree from Seton Hall University. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) by designation. She participates in community service aligned with Merrill's tradition, volunteering with organizations such as the Eatontown Food Pantry, the Erica Lenore Diedrichsen Butterfly Memorial Foundation, and the Monmouth County Republican Club.

Sean Allen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Fidelity Brokerage Services, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Ernst & Young Investment Advisers, and SEI Investments Management. Outside of finance, he has experience working with Lyft, Uber, and youth soccer organizations. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by in-depth research and analytics.

Clayton Collins is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2019, following five years at American Century Investment Services. Collins also serves as a trustee in investment-related trusts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including customized financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages trillions in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Victor Goh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2021, following seven years at Bank of America Corp and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Anna Sitner is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and JP Morgan Securities LLC since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.