Gaetano D'amato is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse Securities. He also serves as a power of attorney for a fiduciary entity outside of his primary role. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Evan Silverstein is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Wall Township, NJ. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has 22 years of experience in the industry. He has been with MML Investors Services and MassMutual since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, he works as a licensed agent offering individual life, health, group health, and fixed annuities. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes annual collaborative planning relationships and uses advanced software tools to support client goal analysis.

Dana Polignone is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. She is based in Staten Island, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools, covering a broad range of financial planning needs for clients who meet certain net-worth criteria.

Philip Ferraro is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2023. Ferraro serves as Treasurer of the Brookdale Community College Foundation Board and is a member of the college’s Finance Committee, where he assists with oversight of investment accounts. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels through a large network of advisors.

Jason Mellor is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 29 years of industry experience and has previously worked at firms including Cetera and Allied Wealth Partners. Mellor also holds agent/broker roles related to fixed insurance sales. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes, and it supports investment implementation through various advisory programs and affiliated advisory firms.

Brad Palent is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and develops tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools, with clients choosing how to implement these recommendations through brokerage or advisory programs.

James McCarthy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold and utilizing proprietary research and planning tools.

Scott Breslow is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 26 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Ic Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center. Breslow serves on the board of the nonprofit Harborside at Hudsons Ferry. 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 solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Brian Schimpf is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with UBS in various capacities since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, tailored investment solutions.

Corey Zeller is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. He has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and Preferred Pension Planning Corp since 2016. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services delivered through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple custody and platform arrangements along with a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Said Abouomar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Buckman And Reid for 18 years and has been affiliated with Private Portfolio Partners from 2021 to 2025. Abouomar also provides investment advisory services through Private Portfolio Partners, an independent firm he started in 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports a wide range of investment approaches, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and customized strategies, and operates alongside various financial service offerings.

Ryan Horner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Deputy Mayor and holds multiple liaison positions on the Cinnaminson Township Committee in New Jersey. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, supported by extensive research and a broad range of financial products.

Dane De Bartolo is the principal of Capital B Advisory Services LLC in Middletown, NJ, holding a Series 65 credential with no prior industry experience. He has been involved with Jersey Junkers LLC since 2014, an operating business outside of his advisory role. Capital B Advisory Services is an independent firm providing portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers asset-based advisory arrangements, fixed-fee setup services, and hourly planning, focusing on customized advice through asset allocation, risk profiling, and long-term strategies.

Daniel Kelly is a managing partner at Navesink Advisors LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Navesink Advisors since 2002 and also works at ViewTrade Securities, Inc. since 2017. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in operations for Realty Data Systems, LLC, a non-investment-related business where he reviews property inspections. Navesink Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual clients, focusing on a non-discretionary approach where clients retain final trading authority. The firm maintains a small client base and has affiliations with a law firm and other investment advisers, creating a distinctive operating profile among supported firms.

Michael Panter Jr. is a financial advisor with Navesink Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Navesink Advisors since 2005 and also has a longstanding role at Capital Analysts Inc. Navesink Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual clients, managing most assets on a non-discretionary basis. The firm has a small client base and is noted for its legal industry connections and affiliations with other advisers, which contribute to a distinctive operating profile.