Darren Odom is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing six years of industry experience. He has served in the U.S. Army and holds a role with Combat Connect since 2021. Outside his advisory work, he owns Darren E. Odom, LLC, a non-investment-related legal entity. Primerica Advisors offers a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through national custodians.

Carla Cardinali is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Toms River, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of experience at the firm. Her career has been solely with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

George Galiatsatos is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and work in the automotive and hospitality sectors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and funds.

Christopher Faust is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toms River, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2020. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and relies on third-party program sponsors and advisory models to deliver its services.

Richard Tedeschi is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked with Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. and has operated as an attorney providing estate planning and administration services for over two decades. Outside of financial advising, he manages Bricktown Liquors, Inc. and provides tax preparation services through Tedeschi Accounting LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering a wide range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and the use of various managed account strategies delivered through a complex network of affiliated entities.

Paul Massaro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, following nine years at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith. 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 and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and comprehensive investment resources.

Michael Lomet is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cetera, based in Manasquan, NJ, and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Bank of America. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Patrick Sheehan is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients to understand their financial situations and helps introduce them to solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. His objective is to provide clients with the knowledge and tools necessary to manage their financial lives and select platforms suited to their current needs. He specializes in assisting clients with managing multiple financial priorities, such as purchasing a home, saving for education, elder care, and healthcare planning. As a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, he works closely with clients to define goals and design portfolio strategies aimed at achieving them, offering ongoing advice and adjusting strategies as client situations evolve. Patrick holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Maine as well as a Master's degree from Southern New Hampshire University.

Frank Strucki is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets from 2000 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Tara Naldi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Her career includes long tenure at Invest Financial Corporation and prior roles at Northfield Bank and LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christina Hammond is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at the Kayo Conference Series, Producify, and Red Pepper Group. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a bartender on weekends at the Beachwood Yacht Club, a sailing club in Beachwood, NJ. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes various advisory models, including third-party programs and discretionary management, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Thomas Mcilraith is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America and Uber. 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, and institutions.

David Belicose is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toms River, NJ, bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, leveraging a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to implement diverse advisory models.

Michael Gannon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market scenario modeling in its financial planning process.

James Giordano is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Sorrento Pacific Financial, OceanFirst Bank, and Securian Financial Services. Giordano is also involved with Coastal Accounting Services LLC, providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with a broad range of non-advisory financial products.

Mark Loevinger is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Loevinger Group, which focuses on building enduring client-advisor relationships through objectivity and ongoing dialogue. The team specializes in wealth management for high-net-worth individuals and corporate 401(k) and employee benefit services, including expertise in complex benefit plans. Mark and his team customize wealth management strategies to help clients pursue financial goals, often collaborating with clients’ tax and legal advisors on tax-efficient planning. They regularly review plan progress to ensure alignment with clients’ objectives, utilizing the full range of Merrill Lynch resources and specialists to deliver comprehensive and customized financial solutions. Mark has been with Merrill Lynch since 2011 and holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his bachelor's degree from Beth Medrash Govoha. Mark is active in his community, volunteering with organizations such as Chai Lifeline and Nesivos. He resides with his family in Ocean County, New Jersey. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, executive compensation, endowment and foundation services, defined benefit and contribution plans, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Mark’s approach involves leveraging the combined investment insights of Merrill Lynch and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to help clients achieve their financial goals.

Christopher Urso is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cuso Financial Services, J P Turner & Company Capital Management, and Ifmg Securities. Outside of advising, Urso serves on the board of the James T. Reedy, Sr Scholarship Fund and is involved in artistic and musical business ventures. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Anne Kraljic is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill, Invest Financial Corp., and Securities America Advisors before joining OSAIC in 2024. She serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey, 21 Plus, and the Ocean County College Foundation, where she is also a member of the finance committee. Additionally, she works as a group fitness instructor at the OCYMCA. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by tools like risk-tolerance questionnaires and efficient frontier analysis, allowing advisors to implement various managed strategies and third-party manager selections.

Michael Andrieu is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, having worked previously at UBS Financial Services for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Pop Sports Nutrition, a nutrition and weight loss service. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

William Fence is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 17 years at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., and more than three decades at K & R Tax And Financial Service. He also operates Fence Financial Tax Services LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser delivering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management options, supported by advisor-facing tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.