Stuart Hoch is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience, including 22 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. prior to joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of advisory services, he provides individual and group health products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors and offers a range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple managed account platforms, combining in-house and third-party resources.

Christopher Malloy is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Christopher takes a disciplined, personalized approach to financial planning, aiming to help clients navigate their financial lives with clarity and confidence. Christopher's career in financial services began in 1993. In 1996, he joined the New York Stock Exchange as a Designated Market Maker, where he gained extensive experience through multiple market cycles over 19 years. His background also includes work in Private Client Banking and Wealth Management. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University and is a certified Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Christopher is involved with the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce and participates in community efforts through JBJ Soul Kitchen. His personal interests include basketball, biking, golfing, hiking, music, running, and skiing.

Anthony Valente is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets from 2006 to 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Valente Motorsports LLC, involved in the automotive and transportation sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive investment insights.

Dorothy Wilson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera since 2009 and also operates an accounting and tax services firm, Dorothy A Wilson CPA, which she founded in 1999. In addition to her advisory role, she owns an online sales business and serves as an insurance agent selling Medicare supplemental insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that enables advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create bespoke strategies across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Alan Friedman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with appropriate program models or discretionary managers, often utilizing third-party asset management platforms.

Joseph Tansey is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of advising, he is involved with Tansey Family Ski Resort, LLC, a business formed for vacation rental property. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets through a model-driven investment approach supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services.

Ebony Benjamin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2007. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad planning menu that includes specialized services such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Garth Williams is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 2003 and also maintains a long-term role with Verizon Communications. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm employs third-party asset managers and provides a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on curated investment models rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

Anjelica Brinkofski is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients since 2017. She specializes in assisting business owners in preparing for business exits by aligning their companys financials with their personal wealth strategies. Utilizing a proprietary Personal Wealth Analysis strategy, Anjelica helps clients optimize business reporting, tax minimization, and liquidity management to ensure their financial readiness for a potential sale. Her expertise extends to retirement planning, with tailored approaches for entrepreneurs, women, and families undergoing significant life transitions such as college planning and retirement. Additionally, Anjelica focuses on tax management strategies, legacy planning, and socially responsible investing. She holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Anjelica earned both her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Rutgers. She has involvement in professional and community organizations including Rutgers Track & Field, the Jersey Shore Running Club, Jersey Shore Triathlon Club, and serves as an Advisory Board Member for United Way. She resides in Manasquan, NJ, is a mother of two, and pursues athletic interests such as triathlons, biking, boxing, and running.

Hoda Ali is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2008. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2004, starting as a Financial Representative, then serving as an Investment Consultant before her current role. As a Certified Financial Planner, she works closely with clients to address their unique financial goals and objectives. Hoda emphasizes comprehensive wealth and family planning as well as investing in her practice. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her ability to provide a range of financial services. Her experience spans over a decade within Fidelity Investments, focusing on financial consulting and investment advice.

Deborah Mannix is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Bank of America and Merrill for the past 10 years. Outside of her advisory role, she has an interest in a rental property business located in Islamorada, Florida. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Michael Snyder is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for NJ Rise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides personalized, tax-aware retirement planning through a collaborative, non-discretionary process informed by proprietary research and third-party data.

Peter Mc Carron is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, he owns a branch support company, PG&M Consulting. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools and supports a range of advisory programs and institutional portfolio management.

Frank Condon is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for Western Monmouth Habitat For Humanity. UBS Financial Services Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, utilizing a range of products including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and alternative investments. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Andrew Lindenbaum is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Sorella Bella and Hallmark. Outside of his financial career, he has been involved with Monmouth Regional High School and the New Jersey PTA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Theodore Perednia is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1981 and brings 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. Theodore and his team serve a diverse clientele, including individuals, families, businesses, accountants, attorneys, medical professionals, and nonprofit institutions and foundations. He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Administration and an MBA in Finance, both from Wagner College. Theodore is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and integrates a personalized approach in developing financial strategies aligned with clients' long-term goals. Beyond his professional work, Theodore is actively involved in community and charitable organizations. He has been a member of Rotary International since 1985 and served as President of the Rotary Club of New York #6 during 2018-2019. He has also served on the Board of Trustees of the American Red Cross in Greater New York and is a member of several clubs including the Union League Club of New York, the Salmagundi Club, Monmouth Boat Club, and the Economic Club of New York.

Peter Richardson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he served on the Perth Amboy Board of Education for nine years and has held other community roles related to local education and sports organizations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jennifer Engelhardt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services that include cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, along with specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm uses its own research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, which clients may implement through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Daniel Knipe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2015, after previous roles at Barclays Capital, Lehman Brothers, and Dominick & Dickerman. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Ronnie Guidone is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in the financial services industry since 2004, providing clients with comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to their individual needs. Ronnie emphasizes a client-centered approach, focusing on listening and facilitating informed decision-making to help clients achieve their financial and legacy goals. With over 15 years of experience, Ronnie specializes in areas including family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. 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). Ronnie earned a Bachelor's Degree from Monmouth University and is a member of the American Football Coaches Association. Residing in Millstone Township, NJ, Ronnie lives with his wife, Lisa, and son, Giovanni. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, boxing, football, and yoga. His professional philosophy centers on understanding clients’ values and goals through personalized communication to deliver tailored financial strategies.