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 in Brick, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. He has 30 years of industry experience, all with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in selling home security and automation products and loan products through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies and manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets through a network of nearly 3,700 advisors and over 1,800 offices.

Mark Likes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting, holds a notary commission in New Jersey, and has interests in mortgage and real estate services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services through a large network of advisors and utilizes various investment models and technology tools to support client portfolios.

Alexander Joice is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is an associate at Titan Agency LLC, involved in the sale of auto and homeowner's insurance. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, utilizing third-party TAMPs and LPL-sponsored advisory programs, while offering a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and select alternative investments.

Anthony Girgis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toms River, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a substitute lunch aid at Westminster Nursery School and serves as co-trustee of family trusts. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm uses a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers, providing services that include ERISA fiduciary offerings and a range of investment products without relying on proprietary wrap fee programs.

Gersain Alvarado is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America, as well as entrepreneurial experience as a self-employed professional. 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 utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Jonathan Panigel is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He has a longstanding passion for investing and wealth planning that dates back to high school and is dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals. Jonathan holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed an Accredited Certificate Program from Yeshiva Mayen Hatalmud. Since joining Merrill Lynch, he has developed close relationships with his clients, focusing on guiding them to live their best possible financial lives. Outside of his professional work, Jonathan enjoys a variety of personal interests including baseball, basketball, football, ice hockey, music, running, softball, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Christopher Carbone is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2014 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Luppo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co LLC, and BLV Securities. Outside of financial advising, he has worked as a casino host for Caesars Entertainment. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage multi-manager and fund-of-funds strategies, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Lawrence Cherney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamilton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Kyle Braender is a financial professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at various firms including Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, and Northwestern Mutual. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with RMB Wealth Advisors, LLC, providing financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, employing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and investment options.

James Koerner is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. He has prior experience at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors, and has operated a tax preparation and accounting practice since 1992. Koerner is also involved in Koerner Wealthcare, LLC, which provides financial planning and asset management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides access to multiple program structures and third-party money managers, managing assets exceeding $250 billion.

Yisroel Scharfer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held roles at UnbeatableSale.com and Israel Bookshop Publications. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of investment strategies and operational tools.

Shannon King is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Labaton Sucharow LLP and AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm uses a range of advisory models implemented through both proprietary and third-party platforms, providing services that include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Ryan Orsley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Little Silver, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement advice, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Allan Proske is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013, including First Allied Securities and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside his advisory role, he serves as board president of the nonprofit Family Resources Associates and is involved in multiple coaching and entrepreneurial ventures. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program platforms.

Mark Amato is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massmutual Life Insurance Company since 2002. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software tools to support collaborative, goal-oriented planning.

Anthony Caldarise is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he leverages the extensive resources of Merrill and Bank of America to implement comprehensive financial strategies tailored to his clients' needs. His expertise encompasses various areas including retirement planning, legacy planning, family wealth management, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategies, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. With a disciplined approach to wealth management, Anthony is committed to understanding what matters most to each client before making financial decisions. He holds professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He graduated with honors in business, focusing on finance, from Ocean County College and also earned a high school diploma from Monsignor Donovan High School. A lifelong resident of Ocean County, New Jersey, Anthony is actively involved in his community through volunteering and fundraising efforts with organizations including Hope Sheds Light, Rotary Club of Point Pleasant Beach, and Sons of the American Legion. He resides in Ocean County with his family and enjoys dancing, golfing, and spending time with them.

Gerard Cala is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously spent four years with Axa Advisors, Llc. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s advisory approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.