David Ricker is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Point Pleasant, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved 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, including financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets and lending solutions.

Patrick Mcdevitt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018. Prior to that, he had a brief tenure at JP Morgan Chase in 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved planning tools and a discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a range of investment and planning services through its extensive network of advisors.

Lori Attanasio is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018, following roles at Financial Planning Concepts and Doft & Co., Inc. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Curtis Krietzberg is a CFA® charterholder with 30 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial since 2024. Prior to joining LPL, he worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors and Lincoln National Life Insurance Company from 2000 to 2024. He also serves as an instructor with the Financial Educator's Network. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

Andrew Christopher is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' long-term goals, focusing on a holistic approach to investment planning. His work encompasses various client focus areas, including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and values-based investing, special needs planning strategies, and retirement income. Andrew holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He emphasizes providing clients with appropriate solutions rather than simply offering products, emphasizing clear direction and proactive advice to help clients achieve their financial objectives. In addition to his professional work, Andrew participates in community involvement through organizations such as the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network and Autism Speaks. His personal interests include music, photography, and swimming.

Moshe Feinstein is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLife Securities, Bais Reuven Kamenitz, and Thera Era LLC. He is also the owner of Good Hands Financial Planning LLC and serves as an insurance agent with Good Hands Financial. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a collaborative, software-driven approach to financial planning and offers specialized programs including estate settlement and divorce planning.

Jason Lopiccolo is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2021 and Cetera Investment Advisers, LLC since 2025. Outside of advisory work, he is an insurance agent selling life and annuities and serves as an administrative assistant at NDA Wealth Foundations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Richard Policastro is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Wells Fargo affiliates since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of Morrow Street Associates, LLC and Select Advisors Wealth Management LLC, and serves as trustee for his son’s trust. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial product offerings.

Jason Gardner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Citigroup Global Markets since 2004. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by the Global Investment Committee’s tools.

Jeremy Langer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Marlboro, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors or its predecessor, AXA Advisors LLC, since 2009. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs, utilizing a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Sammer Bekhiet is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on assisting individuals, families, and business owners in navigating complex financial decisions by providing personalized wealth management, retirement, and investment strategies aligned with clients' goals. His expertise includes college education planning, equity compensation services, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Sammer employs a comprehensive approach that begins with understanding each client's full financial picture to develop flexible strategies responsive to changing market conditions. His role integrates investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Sammer holds a Bachelor's Degree from The College of New Jersey and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional activities, he is involved with the USTA Foundation and enjoys pickleball, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

John Caracappa Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Citigroup Global Markets. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Amy Carpenter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and economic modeling techniques.

Austin Dave is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, business owners, and corporate employees of Fortune 500 companies to help them achieve their financial goals. His approach focuses on creating efficient wealth management strategies that address various financial topics such as tax-efficient investing, retirement planning, benefit maximization, and managing company 401(k) plans. Austin and his team emphasize delivering an exceptional client experience by understanding each client's unique situation, educating them on potential options, and monitoring their progress. This allows them to adjust investment portfolios as needed in a dynamic financial environment. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from The College of New Jersey.

Arielle Sherman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated before joining Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in Sherman Real Estate Group, which is involved in investment activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee to model financial outcomes.

Gabrielle Goldwert is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, working as part of The Goldwert Group alongside her parents, Sylvan and Dalit. She focuses on building personalized financial strategies that align with clients' goals and lifestyles, emphasizing trust and long-term relationships. Gabrielle's client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Gabrielle holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Management from the University of Miami. She has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) and Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA™) designations. Earlier in her career, she passed the SIE exam, Series 7 exam, Series 66 exam, as well as Life Insurance and Accident & Health Insurance Exams. She holds credentials as a Broker-Dealer Agent, Investment Advisor Representative, Licensed Insurance Agent, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, and Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™. Outside of her professional work, Gabrielle enjoys cooking, hiking, music, pickleball, skiing, spending time with her family, tennis, and traveling.

Christian Stine is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC and Axa Advisors, LLC. He also serves as an administrator or executor of estates and as a trustee of trusts for family and non-family members. 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 range of investment programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers, focusing on matching clients to appropriate advisory models based on risk tolerance and personal data.

Zakkour Chivi is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Board of Elders member for the Virgin Mary Assyrian Orthodox Church in Paramus, NJ. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

James Cook is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning through a structured process supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Danni Higgins is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), she focuses on helping clients gain clarity and confidence in their financial decisions. She works closely with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their unique goals and values. Her expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Danni takes the time to understand what is important to each client, providing thoughtful financial guidance rooted in care, clarity, and purpose. She aims to simplify complex financial decisions and offers ongoing advice as clients' needs evolve. Danni holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware. Outside of her professional role, she has interests that include pickleball, reading, running, skiing, spending time with her family, and traveling.