Gerard Tischio is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2017, following a 32-year tenure at Merrill. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Dolan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and offering access to diverse investment and retirement planning resources.

Daniel Flynn is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles with MML Investors Services LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to deliver collaborative, goal-focused recommendations.

Raymond Gardner is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services Inc. Before entering the financial industry, he spent 17 years with the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. Outside of advising, he serves as a high school and youth sports referee for football and soccer and provides forensic accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Charles Head is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His prior experience includes over 16 years at Tiaa and a year at The Vanguard Group, Inc. He works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, fund advisory, and multi-manager structures.

James Blalock is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a minority partner in two youth lacrosse websites, The Club Sports Organization, LLC and LaxRanx LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning primarily in an advisory capacity.

Sergio Pessoa is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliated firms since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Sergio is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures, including co-owning a family coffee retail business and managing third-party administration services for qualified retirement plans. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-oriented client relationships.

Yosef Pick is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at TD Private Client Wealth LLC and TD Bank N.A. He also provides occasional IT support for an e-commerce business operated by his wife. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through an integrated platform.

Michele McMahon is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Anna Jasicki is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Cory Case is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2017, following a prior role at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of BNI in Manahawkin, NJ. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions delivered through a broad network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Roy Schoenfeld is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and OSAIC. Outside of advising, he offers disability insurance and fixed annuities and works as a delivery driver. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements with clients.

Anthony Mancino Jr. is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Schwab since 2022, following prior roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment programs.

Richard Wilson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, also working with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Shannon Schiavo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, Schiavo is involved in beekeeping as a non-investment-related business activity. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Stephen Scanapicco is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in movie production through his membership in Jellie Belle Holdings LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market outlook models.

Nicholas Cherekjian is an Investment Solutions Representative III with experience at Fidelity Investments and Wells Fargo Advisors. His roles have included Investment Solutions Representative I and High Net Worth Associate at Fidelity, as well as Executive Office Case Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors. He also held a position as an Actuarial Intern at Crum and Forster. Nicholas focuses on providing client service by listening to understand each client's unique goals, values, and concerns before formulating strategies. He aims to simplify complex financial concepts, offer clear guidance, and build trust through transparency and consistent follow-up. His approach emphasizes education and collaboration to empower clients to make decisions aligned with their objectives. Outside of his professional work, Nicholas enjoys fitness, hiking, outdoor adventures, running, snowboarding, and surfing.

Barry Gottlieb is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools as part of its advisory process.

Thomas Armitage is a Private Wealth Advisor within Merrill's Private Wealth Management division. He joined Merrill in 2002 and brings over 30 years of financial industry experience. In his role, he designs integrated wealth management strategies tailored to the needs and priorities of ultra-high-net-worth clients. Thomas develops customized portfolios aligned with clients' long-term goals and incorporates both strategic and tactical elements to help clients navigate changing economic conditions while maintaining a focus on market fundamentals. Thomas is actively engaged with private and public companies preparing for mergers and acquisitions, facilitating access to Bank of America's Commercial and Investment Banking divisions to provide financial solutions. Before joining Merrill, he held roles at J.P. Morgan's Private Bank, Hambrecht & Quist, and Cowen & Co., focusing on Corporate Executive Services. At Hambrecht & Quist, he co-founded and led the Investment Management Consulting Division, which offered access to third-party money managers for both retail and institutional sales forces. Thomas earned a Bachelor's degree from Colorado State University and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute. He is affiliated with professional organizations including ACG New Jersey, Colorado Companies to Watch as a former board advisor, and the Vistage CEO Forum.

Vimal Shah is a Financial Solutions Advisor (FSA) with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial priorities and develop strategies aimed at pursuing their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His advisory approach covers a range of areas including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. He also facilitates client access to Bank of America specialists for services related to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Vimal holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from The Maharaja Sayajirao University. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati, he emphasizes a client-centered philosophy focused on uncovering what matters most to individuals and their families in order to create tailored financial strategies. He provides ongoing advice and guidance to adapt to changing client circumstances.