Seamus Whalen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, Santander Securities, and Merrill. He is also involved in financial education through the Financial Educators Network. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party subadvisors, supported by advanced operational tools.

Ryan Desarno is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2016 and spent a year at Equitable Advisors prior to that. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Omar Aburadi is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at TSG Capital Advisors, TSG Alpha Partners, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of finance, he has experience in trading auto businesses and served in the U.S. Air Force. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Janet Peterson is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 24 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018, as well as prior experience at Oppenheimer and E*TRADE entities. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

James Jaghab is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Marlboro, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Jaghab owns a business focused on buying and selling sports cards and memorabilia primarily through eBay, and he also provides consulting services as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst for a law firm. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm’s approach integrates algorithmic automation with advisor partnership and emphasizes the use of its affiliated funds and managed accounts.

Taylor Felline is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley in Red Bank, NJ since 2021. Prior to Morgan Stanley, he worked at Glen Eagle Wealth, LLC and spent two years at The College of New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Tina Cilurso is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for 12 years before joining Raymond James in 2026. Cilurso serves as an advisory board member for Women at Risk International, where she attends meetings to review financial statements. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various advisory programs.

Michael Serrapica is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, Serrapica is a Certified Public Accountant and principal of his own CPA firm, Michael Serrapica CPA PLLC, which provides tax and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Mikheil Skhulukhia is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various divisions within JPMorgan Chase since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Grant Douglas is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and also serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at King Financial Network, where he provides investment management and financial planning. His background includes prior roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and educational positions at the University of Delaware and Summit High School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Eric Stiles is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2015 and is also associated with Malecki Financial Group, where he is involved in financial services. Additionally, he works as an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services through multiple program structures, combining affiliated and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Chayce Ford is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Athletes' Alley for seven years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations and Global Investment Committee return estimates.

Ashok Rajan is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Holmdel, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Janney Montgomery Scott, Merrill, and PGIM Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he writes lifestyle articles about wine, covering topics such as wine regions and etiquette. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, with additional services including financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation.

Patrick Mattes is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Andrew Nairooz, Morgan Stanley, and Misericordia University. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Emerson Reid, a business focused on dental, health, and vision insurance. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across various wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to deliver a range of investment solutions.

Francis Consolmagno is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2023, and previously worked at Hudson Wealth Management and Cetera Advisors LLC for a decade. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm utilizes a range of portfolio management strategies and platforms, combining proprietary and third-party models, and maintains institutional features such as advisor transition support and compliance processes.

Brian Greenberg is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Staten Island, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes six years at Cetera Advisors LLC before joining Cambridge in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation services through ownership of Network Tax Service Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, employing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Joseph Zito is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 11 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services in various roles. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, asset management programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and extensive operational tools.

Krina Kapadia is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and HDFC Life Insurance Company LTD. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Meghan O’Neill is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Shrewsbury, NJ, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. She has 25 years of industry experience, including 12 years at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, and prior roles at Citigroup Global Markets and TD Ameritrade. 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 conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Reginald Nau is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also works with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. outside the advisory role. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.