Stephen Len is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 66 license, and has 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2016, including a prior role at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Julie Lippman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Linwood, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for one year before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is a managing member of ANDJUL, LLC, a business in Linwood, NJ. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-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.

Emily Zipf is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Acreage Holdings and Stir It Up Catering. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using advanced risk profiling and modeling tools, and offers specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Owen Haugan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Reich Asset Management, Renault Winery, and various educational institutions. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Ryan Leek is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Northfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Leek serves as an officer of the John E. Leek and Pamela J. Leek Charitable Foundation and coaches U12 athletes for the Pocono Alpine Ski Educational Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered 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’s planning process uses structured tools and modeling techniques but does not provide individual security recommendations within its standalone planning program.

Cornelius Mcpeak Jr. is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors. He worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 14 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and develops tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with clients choosing whether and how to implement these recommendations.

Tyler Egrie is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2017 and previously worked at Johnny's Restaurant Group and The Rutgers State University. Outside his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of the Milton & Betty Katz Jewish Community Center in Margate, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Lauren Reed is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Merrill since 2013. Reed is also a committee member of the Cape May County Special Services Special Education foundation and serves on the Board of Education for CMCSSSD and Cape May Tech School District. 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, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Hurley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Northfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, Hurley serves as a track and field official for the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, participates in the Atlantic City High School Hall of Fame advisory board, and holds leadership roles with St. Bernadette Church and the Northfield Economic Commission. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that integrate financial planning with broader investment and institutional capabilities.

Thomas Putney is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Ameriprise Financial Services. His prior work includes roles at JLP Capital Management, LLC, Client One Securities, LLC, and Fortune Financial Services, Inc. He serves on the Board of Directors for the South Jersey South Shore Baseball League. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice for clients approaching or in retirement.

Christopher Cherasaro is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and PNC Investments. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients deciding on implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

David Herron is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2016. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Craig Andres is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held positions at PNC Investment and PNC Bank. Andres operates under the DBA Sand Dollar Financial as part of his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting supported by research and various portfolio management strategies.

Michael Wowkanech is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill since 2022 and has prior experience with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and Saint Peter's University. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Jaclyn Ackerson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2009. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brett Giaconia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Marny Keller is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2016. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gina Barcello Reed is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. She serves as a trustee for the Port Republic Heritage Society, a local nonprofit focused on fundraising and event management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a network of over 10,000 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.

Louis Perfetti is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers a broad planning menu including cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, as well as specialized services such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis.

Robert Freed is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes ten years at Wells Fargo Clearing, seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and over three decades with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. He has also been involved with Turnberry Isle Ocean Club since 1988. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.