John Rocco Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A.T since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and delivers a range of advisory programs without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Peter Thorne is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. 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 and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and firm‑approved methodologies to develop financial plans.

Brian Galarza is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mena Ayad is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, serving as a Financial Consultant before his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, Mena worked at Vanguard from 2015 to 2020 in various roles including Financial Advisor, High Net Worth Brokerage Investment Professional, and Brokerage Investment Professional. Mena holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP4). He is licensed in insurance in California. He focuses on assisting clients in working towards their financial goals by building long-term relationships and paying attention to detail. Outside of his professional career, Mena enjoys family activities, fitness, football, parenthood, and traveling. He is also involved in serving in his church.

Christopher DeLuca is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He previously worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments in 2025 and as a Financial Service Representative from 2024 to 2025. In his current position, Christopher focuses on helping clients align their financial objectives with their priorities by co-creating tailored plans. He provides clear and strategic guidance to support clients in making informed and confident financial decisions. Christopher emphasizes building meaningful, long-term relationships to ensure clients feel secure throughout their financial journey. Outside of his professional role, Christopher has interests that include fitness, golf, running, reading, enjoying social events with friends, and exploring food.

Mark Morris is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Mark has focused his career on providing financial guidance and investment strategies within his line of business. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Seton Hall University.

Kevin Birkner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2016 to 2020 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and approved tools, with a focus on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

James Yuka Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Point Pleasant, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Merrill, and Ameriprise. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a focus on combining advisory services and a broad range of non-advisory financial activities.

Mario Digiacomo is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America N.A. since 2012. Merrill, together with 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 a range of investors including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.

Mark Thompson is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and PineBridge Securities LLC. He holds partial ownership in Marinus Financial LLC and sole ownership of MKThompson LLC, both investment-related ventures. 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 institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu covering various life stages and specialized needs, delivering tailored recommendations through Wells Fargo research and tools.

Donna Cleveland is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held positions at TD Wealth Management Services Inc. and Cetera Investment Services LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with more than 14,000 advisors.

James Quirk is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its period as AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as an on-field official for the National Football League. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory programs and third-party managers, focusing on matching client needs with appropriate investment models and services.

Stephen Borriello Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016, and previously spent a year with the NY Daily News in 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a manager solutions team.

Colin Rath is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Freehold, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Rath serves on the Board of Directors of Virtual Letip Monmouth County, where he acts as Treasurer. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering tailored written Recommendation Reports. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver these services through a centralized consulting team supporting its network of advisors.

Erin Mckane is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Manjula Alagani is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and has been working in the industry since 2026. Prior to her current role, she was with Equitable Advisors, LLC, and has over a decade of experience at H&R Block. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various affiliated services including trust custody and insurance product sales.

Gregory Davidson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009 as well as City National Bank since 2022. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs that offer discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client risk profiles and utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party managers, offering integrated solutions including tax management and responsible investing options.

Mark McLafferty is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge since 2018 and previously held positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Metlife Securities Inc. McLafferty is a board member of the Woodbridge Chamber of Commerce and is involved with a nonprofit organization he owns. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

David Ricker is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Point Pleasant, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at Merrill for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a beer tender at Icarus Brewing in Brick, New Jersey. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor investment strategies.

Edward Guerin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2014 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and partner of Learn & Play Basketball LLC and serves as board member and treasurer of the nonprofit MAXSTRONG, which supports families affected by pediatric cancer. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.