Mary Ann Jacobs is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, alongside a tenure at CitiGroup Global Markets Inc starting in 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and asset management. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and proprietary market models as part of its financial planning process.

Olivia Grabowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Cetera, Foresters Advisory Services, and Rutgers University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Craig Lipari is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Emily Decicco is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Abel Noser, LLC, among others. She has also worked at St. John's University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering proprietary research and a broad set of capital markets services.

Lauren Hall is a financial advisor with Merrill in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2005. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Max Pirozzi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Barnum Financial Group, Northwestern Mutual, and educational roles at Muhlenberg College and Freehold Township High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage multi-manager and fund-of-funds portfolios.

Diane Di Braccio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Financial Services, and spent four years at Rutgers University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and brokerage options, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and third-party research.

Kenneth Lemunyon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Red Bank, NJ, with 39 years of industry experience. He has held roles within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is an executor for his father’s estate and holds a one-third ownership in Select Advisors Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a wide range of planning options including retirement, education, and niche services like business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. Advisors use proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients choosing how to implement them through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Joseph Napoleone is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support its recommendations.

Jermain Hall is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent with United Healthcare. 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 a range of third-party advisory models and proprietary solutions.

Richard Bianchi III is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he was involved with Big Dog Construction LLC for three years. 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 clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Angolia is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Jersey Coastal Cleaning. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling.

Michael Cassella is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within Wells Fargo-affiliated firms since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a photography business, Michael Cassella Photography, based in Brielle, NJ. 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 areas and utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Eric Sandowsky is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC, Mass Mutual, and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. He is also involved in financial activities at a credit union and operates a life settlement business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Eric Gauss is a financial advisor at Stifel in Shrewsbury, NJ, with 28 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Stifel since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes proprietary methodology from its Investment Strategy Group, offering forward-looking capital market analysis and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Roman Burtman is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, TD Bank, and Bank of America. Prior to his current role, he operated Burtman & Associates for six years. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Turi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tinton Falls, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he supports a leading AI research lab focused on advancing machine learning systems. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Goran Bojovski is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a senior member of Gsell/Bojovski and Associates. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2002 and focuses on servicing high-net-worth clients and corporate relationships by providing a comprehensive range of wealth management services, including financial planning, investment analysis, and retirement planning. Goran delivers customized, planning-based strategies integrating concentrated stock management, estate planning, and investment management. He holds multiple professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant, Certified Investment Management Analyst®, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®, and Certified 401(k) Professional. Goran graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor's degree in economics, concentrating in finance, and also minored in computer science. He is recognized as one of a select group of Merrill Institutional Consultants qualified to provide in-depth knowledge and customized service for institutional investors. Outside of his professional work, Goran lives in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, with his wife and two sons. His personal interests include basketball, billiards, boating, bowling, camping, chess, football, music, reading, and spending time with his family.

Cole Kelly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Prior to his financial services career, Kelly held positions at Pennsylvania State University, Camp David in New Jersey, and Ocean Township High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Richard Caruso is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc for seven years before joining Mass Mutual in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in construction and painting work and serves as an insurance broker focusing on life and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and educational seminars.