Joseph Mele is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Brightview and served as an instructor at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains insurance appointments. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Nicholas Brewer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley based in Shrewsbury, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2025. Prior to joining the firm, he worked in various roles including at the High Bar Harbor Yacht Club and Northern Burlington Regional School District. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Ingrida Veizaj is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. She has worked exclusively within the J.P. Morgan organization since 2016 in various roles. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Eric Sciulla Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its predecessor entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Sciulla is involved in several business activities including managing partnerships in financial consulting and non-CPA tax preparation firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Joseph Ganun Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Ganun serves as a board member for the Academy of Certified Portfolio Managers, an educational organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning through structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services including estate planning and comprehensive investment strategies.

Paul Lobosco is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously with I C Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is president of Forward Capital Management, LLC and a co-founder and director of American Health Revolution, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio strategies and program options, supported by a large network of over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

James Varzal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for six years, Royal Alliance for one year, and Petersen Investments, Inc. for four years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Theodore Thiro is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with both LPL Financial and Flagstar Bank N.A. since 2013. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Dylan Mc Laughlin is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping individuals and families pursue their financial goals through customized planning and proactive guidance. Dylan works closely with clients to develop strategies that address short-, mid-, and long-term objectives, providing ongoing advice and adapting portfolios as clients' situations evolve. His areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. Dylan holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Pennsylvania State University. Outside of his professional role, Dylan's personal interests include basketball, golfing, hiking, reading, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Lance Hubeny is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016, currently based in Red Bank, NJ. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in CPR instruction and works in sales and customer service for a business called We Shoot. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, combining investment research and algorithmic tools to provide tailored withdrawal strategies and Social Security guidance.

Lucas De Pofi is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2022, he worked at Merrill from 2020 to 2022. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as positions at Chenango Contracting LLC and Coastal Carolina University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory solutions, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Richard Gubitosi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Luigi's Famous Pizza & Restaurant. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes firm-approved planning tools and structured processes in its financial planning services.

Jeffrey Vogel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following three 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 solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Bleke is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of MB Luxury Auto Group and serves as a successor trustee for a family living trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a variety of investment programs, including proprietary and third-party models, and offers ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed Investment Adviser Representatives.

Jeremiah Mc Namara is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 credential and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following six 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 services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Anthony Grassi Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with multiple Cetera entities and First Allied Advisory Services since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Biagini Grassi Advisory Group, LLC, a holding company, and participates in wealth advisory activities through BG Wealth Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and various retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement model portfolios, third-party managers, or customized strategies.

Jonathan Curatola is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Red Bank, NJ. He focuses on delivering personalized wealth management strategies that align with his clients' financial goals. Utilizing the investment resources of Merrill and the banking solutions of Bank of America, he aims to provide comprehensive advice and guidance for various financial needs. Jonathan's expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, retirement planning, and tax minimization, among other areas. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Saint John's University. In addition to his professional commitments, Jonathan participates in community volunteer activities, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community involvement. His personal interests include boating, cooking, football, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Michael Diaco is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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.

Ilan Tsapovski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Brooklyn, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Northfield Bank, CITIGROUP, Merrill Lynch, and Bank of America. He serves as a non-profit board member at 6917 Shore Road Condominiums in Brooklyn. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various portfolio management options.

Chantley Thomas is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with industry experience spanning one year. Thomas holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has prior work experience at Bristol Myers Squibb, Iqvia, Campbell University College of Pharmacy, and CVS Pharmacy. Outside of financial advising, Thomas is president of Thomas Multiservices LLC, a non-investment-related business. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm relies on model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports clients through a network of nearly 3,700 advisors and over $15 billion in assets under management.