James Pucciarelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morganville, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank affiliate since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured discovery processes and proprietary planning tools in its financial planning approach.

James Howell Jr is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and Citicorp Investment Services. He serves as executor and limited power of attorney for his mother’s estate. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Michael Gagliotti is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the Hillside Ave Historic District Association and is a director of the Save The Queen City nonprofit. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

Daniella Russo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Mike Anthony Group Inc. Russo has also held teaching positions at Monmouth University and St. Joseph by the Sea High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jason Mancini is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2014. In his role, he focuses on delivering wealth management strategies tailored to help clients pursue their financial goals through a personalized process. This approach begins with understanding clients’ priorities, followed by developing and executing customized savings and investment plans, with ongoing oversight and adjustments as needed. Jason’s professional background includes experience as a portfolio analyst and trader at a boutique investment firm in New York City. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree in Economics from Kent State University. His expertise encompasses a comprehensive four-pillar system involving assets, debt, trusts and estates, and banking solutions through Bank of America, N.A. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Residing in Westfield, New Jersey, Jason lives with his wife Amanda, their son Giuseppe, and their dog Pongo. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys running, hiking, reading, playing chess, and CrossFit. Jason maintains involvement in his community through participation with organizations such as Knights of Columbus and The Father's Heart Ministries.

Sam Gladson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in education and real estate acquisitions, and he is involved in a landscaping business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a combination of proprietary programs and third-party asset managers.

Matthew Corby is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Amboy Bank and spent time at Ramapo College of New Jersey. Outside of finance, he was involved with the Ship Ahoy Beach Club for two years. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and programs, offering a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, and provides ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Richard Wager is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2020. Prior to that, he was with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, as well as Wells Fargo Bank NA. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Charles Nagy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm's advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Francis Hackett is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors from 2016 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services and works part-time as a delivery driver. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Michael Renegar is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for a personal estate. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of services supported by proprietary research and capital markets expertise.

Michael Altschuler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a caregiver to his daughter through his involvement with Caring With Compassion in Red Bank, NJ. 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 institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services that include retirement, education, and special-needs analysis, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Jonathan Gruca is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2002. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Robert Rafano is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2020 and spent 15 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Prior to his advisory role, he has served as a board member at large for the Monmouth Council Boy Scouts of America, where he participates in community fundraising and support activities. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

John Lupi Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Colts Neck, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Stifel Independent Advisors, Ameriprise Financial Services, Wells Fargo Advisors, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a Managing Director at Client First Financial, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through various advisory programs and third-party managers.

Craig Hyldahl is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Edison, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Hyldahl is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and provides financial analysis and retirement planning services to divorcing individuals through a collaborative law group. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models through third-party managers and provides ERISA fiduciary services, emphasizing various investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Jonathan Pierro is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Before joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Deloitte LLP and other firms, and also has experience in education and various business roles. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

William Hipple is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing financial guidance in areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. William holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Wesley College. His professional focus is on helping clients develop strategies tailored to their unique financial goals.

Thomas Schulte is a financial advisor at Merrill with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes eleven years at First Empire Securities, Inc. and a year at E D & F Man Capital Markets Inc. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Neda Sabbagh is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, she works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop strategies tailored to their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Her services encompass a range of financial planning areas including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Additionally, she facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Neda emphasizes building strong relationships based on trust and communication to provide ongoing advice and guidance as clients' needs evolve. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has an educational background that includes a Bachelor's Degree from Northeastern University and a Master's of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Outside of her professional activities, Neda enjoys various personal interests such as badminton, biking, interior decorating, music, reading, soccer, spending time with her family, swimming, traveling, and watching movies.