Michael Francis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. for seven years before joining UBS in 2020. He serves as an advisory board member of the Archdiocese of Washington D.C., providing advice on general finance trends. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Douglas Berry is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, annual financial plans tailored to client goals.

Gerard Bifulco is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a self-employed CPA providing tax preparation services and serves as an adjunct professor at St. Peter's University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Robert Gibbs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and PNC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofit organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Eric Saenz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he was involved with DJ Johnny's Magic Moments from 2007 to 2019 and has a business interest in Zenith Marketing. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a variety of third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored through a client intake process.

James Costabile Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 credential. He has 23 years of industry experience, including 14 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advising, he owns Final Turn Racing Stables, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Michael Farinacci Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Ameriprise, he held positions in engineering and construction firms and has experience working with Mad Dog Lacrosse, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Anthony Sandomierski is a CFP® and PFS™ with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. His work history includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency, and he is involved in providing tax and accounting services through Jack Oujo CPA, Inc. He is also a managing partner of SG Realty Group LLC, which manages rental property for his financial and tax services office. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager investment platform with discretionary and non-discretionary management options, enabling advisors to customize portfolios through affiliated and third-party managers.

Jodi Citron is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for seven years and is currently affiliated with The Cutrupi Group, LLC as a Wealth Management Associate and Branch Manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs in municipal and public finance as well as SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

William Tucker is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at World Investments, LLC and World Investment Advisors, LLC. Tucker is also licensed as an insurance agent, providing sales and service of non-variable insurance and annuities. LPL Enterprise serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio access, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Eric Tomsky is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. Tomsky holds an advisory position with Armed Forces Brewing Company, a military tribute brewery supporting veteran needs. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including fiduciary financial planning and a broad range of capital markets and lending products.

Kristian Lydon is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Manasquan, NJ, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has seven years of industry experience, having previously worked at Pruco Securities, Bank of America, Merrill, and Sestito Financial Services. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through a platform that integrates adviser programs with a range of financial products and investment solutions.

Ursula Whitehurst is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, as well as teaching positions in the New Jersey public school system. She is also a tutor and owner of Series 65 Interact, a non-investment related tutoring business. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients primarily via a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Gaetano D'amato is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse Securities. He also serves as a power of attorney for a fiduciary entity outside of his primary role. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Evan Silverstein is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Wall Township, NJ. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has 22 years of experience in the industry. He has been with MML Investors Services and MassMutual since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, he works as a licensed agent offering individual life, health, group health, and fixed annuities. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes annual collaborative planning relationships and uses advanced software tools to support client goal analysis.

Mikaela Guzman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in offering comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to the unique needs and goals of her clients. Mikaela works with a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, families, and businesses, providing services such as family wealth management, legacy planning, portfolio management, and retirement planning. With over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, Mikaela emphasizes understanding the full financial picture of each client to develop personalized financial roadmaps. She employs Merrill Lynch's investment insights to customize strategies that align with her clients' priorities and aspirations. Mikaela's professional focus includes areas such as college education planning, managing new wealth, small business strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income planning. Mikaela attended Rutgers University without completing a degree, holds a Bachelor's Degree from Western Governors University, and has obtained the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership and Advancement, Black/African American Leadership Council, Central Jersey Women in Business, and Women's Exchange. Born and raised in New Jersey, Mikaela resides in Manalapan with her daughter. Outside of her professional role, she coaches gymnasts and enjoys activities such as riding her Harley Sportster motorcycle.

Paul Nader is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Freehold, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he oversees a small business, Paul Nader & Associates LLC, which is used primarily for payroll management. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Philip Ferraro is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2023. Ferraro serves as Treasurer of the Brookdale Community College Foundation Board and is a member of the college’s Finance Committee, where he assists with oversight of investment accounts. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels through a large network of advisors.

Jason Mellor is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services Inc, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, MML Investors Services, and MetLife Securities. Outside of advising, he is active as an agent and broker in fixed insurance sales with several firms, including Allied Wealth Partners and Creative Risk Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Michael Payne is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over four decades of experience since joining the firm in 1983. Based in Monmouth County, where he has lived since 1984, Michael specializes in creating long-term financial plans and strategies for a diverse and loyal client base. His areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from Seton Hall University and maintains an ongoing connection with his alma mater. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and contributes to the development of future financial advisors as a faculty member for Merrill Optimal Practice Management (OPM). His commitment to community service is reflected in his roles on nonprofit boards, including serving as Vice Chair of the American Red Cross of Central New Jersey and Committee Chair for Board Development. Michael has also been recognized multiple times on the Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list from 2018 through 2025. Outside of his professional career, Michael enjoys biking, golfing, and traveling. He values educating clients and their families to promote financial literacy and long-term success.