Brandon Mckown is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at Wachovia Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and both brokerage and advisory solutions. The firm uses research and analytics from its investment institute and third-party sources to evaluate investment options based on diversification and portfolio theory.

James Howell Jr is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and Citicorp Investment Services. He serves as executor and limited power of attorney for his mother’s estate. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Chaoyi Liu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including HSBC Securities USA and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies and offers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Daniella Russo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Mike Anthony Group Inc. Russo has also held teaching positions at Monmouth University and St. Joseph by the Sea High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Wendy Murphy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, having previously been with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Mark Cremonni is a financial advisor with Merrill in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Merrill since 1980 and Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a committee member for St. John's Feed the Hungry Soup Kitchen in Newark, focusing on assistance for underserved populations. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, implementing various portfolio management approaches with support from internal and third-party managers.

Jason Mancini is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2014. In his role, he focuses on delivering wealth management strategies tailored to help clients pursue their financial goals through a personalized process. This approach begins with understanding clients’ priorities, followed by developing and executing customized savings and investment plans, with ongoing oversight and adjustments as needed. Jason’s professional background includes experience as a portfolio analyst and trader at a boutique investment firm in New York City. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree in Economics from Kent State University. His expertise encompasses a comprehensive four-pillar system involving assets, debt, trusts and estates, and banking solutions through Bank of America, N.A. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Residing in Westfield, New Jersey, Jason lives with his wife Amanda, their son Giuseppe, and their dog Pongo. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys running, hiking, reading, playing chess, and CrossFit. Jason maintains involvement in his community through participation with organizations such as Knights of Columbus and The Father's Heart Ministries.

Gregory Bertagna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes 29 years at Bertagna & Associates and five years at Voya Financial Advisors prior to joining LPL Financial. 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, including model portfolios and third-party subadvisor strategies, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Gregory Spicer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018, following a 26-year tenure at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Coordinated Insurance Agency, Inc., an insurance agency. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services supported by research and model portfolios.

Sam Gladson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in education and real estate acquisitions, and he is involved in a landscaping business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a combination of proprietary programs and third-party asset managers.

Matthew Corby is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Amboy Bank and spent time at Ramapo College of New Jersey. Outside of finance, he was involved with the Ship Ahoy Beach Club for two years. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse 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. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and programs, offering a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, and provides ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Richard Wager is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2020. Prior to that, he was with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, as well as Wells Fargo Bank NA. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Francis Hackett is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors from 2016 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services and works part-time as a delivery driver. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Mark Lauricella is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018, including a position at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2025, and previously spent four years at Bloomberg LP. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide array of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Christopher Maiurro is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Atlas Insight LLC. 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.

Michael Altschuler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a caregiver to his daughter through his involvement with Caring With Compassion in Red Bank, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services that include retirement, education, and special-needs analysis, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Aksel Yavalar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016 with intervals at Raymond James & Associates and Locust Wood Capital Advisers. Outside of his advisory role, he is the general partner and owner of 1623 Park Avenue LLC, overseeing investments in a multi-family apartment building, and is also an owner of Keauty LLC, a business managed independently by his wife. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct client service and corporate financial planning agreements.

Robert Rafano is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2020 and spent 15 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Prior to his advisory role, he has served as a board member at large for the Monmouth Council Boy Scouts of America, where he participates in community fundraising and support activities. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

Nicholas Schwed is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds the Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2022. His background also includes roles in educational and community organizations, such as Rutgers University and the Somerset Hills YMCA. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Lupi Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Colts Neck, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Stifel Independent Advisors, Ameriprise Financial Services, Wells Fargo Advisors, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a Managing Director at Client First Financial, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through various advisory programs and third-party managers.