Mordechai Worch is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of finance, he was involved with Mordy's Smokehouse in 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Felicia Malc is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009, previously working with Axa Advisors, LLC. Malc is also involved in other insurance-related business activities with Guardian and Mass Mutual. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers, operating a hybrid model that combines advisory and brokerage/insurance channels.

Matthew Fletcher is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2021, he worked at MAG Aerospace and AASKI Technology. Outside of his advisory role, he umpires travel baseball games in New Jersey. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers by offering financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars through structured, collaborative engagements.

Jeffrey Trause is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance services to accommodate diverse client needs.

Scott Mondry is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Toms River, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and maintains additional capabilities such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Joel Boulanger is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked in various positions including at Founders Group International and several golf clubs. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a PGA golf instructor at Manasquan River Golf Club. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David Wray is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Frederick Cordisco is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2023 and 2024, respectively. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member at Grace and Peace Church and volunteers counseling men in recovery at America’s Keswick Colony of Mercy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Paul Dinunzi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Toms River, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2014. 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 based on modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Schiller is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toms River, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, Llc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in inventory management for Schiller Electric and operates Titan Insurance Agency LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to tailor services based on clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Diane Lassota Carter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. She is based in Bayville, NJ. 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.

Joseph Cannova is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2025 and previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and related entities for three decades. He also owns a financial planning and accounting practice, providing tax preparation and asset management services for individuals and small businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services supported by a large network of independent advisors.

Thomas Defino is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, currently serving in the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he conducts 90-minute football training sessions and camps for youth through Toms River Football Club and Celtic Elite LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Thomas Williams is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Point Pleasant, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2015, including time when the firm was known as Axa Advisors. Outside of financial advising, Williams is involved as a laborer with All Seasons Aesthetics. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered investment advisory and broker-dealer platform.

Carmela Michaels is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Manchester, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 39 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include extensive tenures at Santander Bank, NA, and Santander Securities, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by in-house and third-party research, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Hirsh Zyskind is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2022, following nine years at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate property management and ownership in New Jersey. 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 and firm-approved tools, with a focus on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Fred Peters is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He applies Merrill’s Goals-Based Wealth Management process to help clients pursue meaningful financial objectives by prioritizing clear decision-making and transparency. Fred serves a diverse clientele including business owners, entrepreneurs, retirees, senior citizens, and families with special needs members, developing tailored strategies for short- and long-term financial goals. With over sixteen years of management experience prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2016, Fred leverages his expertise to address complex financial challenges such as special needs planning, retirement income, philanthropic planning, and personal retirement planning. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and is pursuing an MBA at Georgian Court University. Fred’s professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Fred is active in his community, serving on boards for the Brick Township Chamber of Commerce, Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce, and Ocean County Family Service Organization, as well as participating with the Brick Township Morning Rotary Club. Outside of work, he enjoys chess, football, music, racquetball, running marathons, spending time with his family, and watching movies. As a military parent, he supports armed forces deployments with personal dedication.

Louis Gallipoli II is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has a background that includes ownership and management of a tax preparation and accounting firm, Gallipoli & Gallipoli, PC, as well as involvement in various business activities. He also serves as treasurer for a local soccer club, Jersey Shore United FC, providing organizational advice during its startup phase. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, incorporating both affiliated and third-party managers, and manages over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Michael Barbieri is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. In addition to his advisory role, he receives compensation for part-time referrals of home security, automation products, and other home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on curated models rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plan management.

Christopher Keegan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.