Toms River, NJ Hooper Ave Office

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Equitable Advisors

Institution

Firm-wide stats for Equitable Advisors

Total advisors

4,715

Across 977 offices

Clients per advisor

16 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$609,299 High

HNW client ratio

47% Very High

About

Equitable Advisors advises individuals (including non‑HNW and high‑net‑worth clients), pension and profit‑sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations and other institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of asset‑management programs. Its services are delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives (IARs) and include firm‑offered programs (notably the SAM program) as well as referrals to third‑party asset managers and LPL‑sponsored advisory programs.

The firm’s client work is built around gathering personal and plan information, assessing risk tolerance, and matching clients to program models or discretionary managers; many advisory models are implemented by third‑party TAMPs or LPL (OMP, MWP, PWP, Manager Select) while certain IARs act as portfolio advisors within SAM and, with client consent, may exercise discretion. Equitable’s advice and implementation tools cover mutual funds (including affiliate 1290 Funds and AllianceBernstein funds), ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments such as non‑traded REITs and BDCs, and it provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans through credentialed IARs.

Noteworthy distinctions for this firm include that it does not sponsor its own wrap fee program and does not advertise hypothetical performance, instead relying on third‑party program sponsors and endorsed TAMPs for most wrap‑style and model delivery. Its affiliation with a publicly traded parent, the announced merger of equals with Corebridge, and integration with affiliated asset managers and an insurance distribution affiliate affect its product availability and referral arrangements, which can result in the firm recommending both proprietary and third‑party solutions.

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Expertise

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive

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Demographic focus

Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation

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Location

1433 Hooper Ave, Suite 339

Toms River NJ 08753

Advisors at this office

22

Advisors at this office

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Michael S

Series 63, Series 65

Toms River, NJ

Equitable Advisors

Michael Schiller is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001, following a prior tenure at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Schiller manages an inventory business and operates a property and casualty insurance agency. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and various third-party and proprietary advisory programs.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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Alexander J

Series 66

Toms River, NJ

Equitable Advisors

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.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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Anthony G

Series 66

Toms River, NJ

Equitable Advisors

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.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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Shannon K

Series 66

Toms River, NJ

Equitable Advisors

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.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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Gerard C

Series 63, Series 66

Toms River, NJ

Equitable Advisors

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.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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Molly S

Series 63, Series 65

Toms River, NJ

Equitable Advisors

Molly Staffordsmith is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023, she held roles in real estate marketing and public relations, including serving as Director of Marketing and Online Public Relations for Keller Williams Shore Properties. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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Brian A

Series 66

Toms River, NJ

Equitable Advisors

Brian Ahearn is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2009, previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both firm-offered programs and third-party advisory solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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Ryan S

Series 66

Toms River, NJ

Equitable Advisors

Ryan Shea is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, and Prudential in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent agent involved in the sales and service of fixed insurance products. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofit clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party programs and discretionary management, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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John C

Series 63, Series 66

Toms River, NJ

Equitable Advisors

John Cicala III is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toms River, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including time when the firm operated as AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models and services.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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Christopher F

Series 63, Series 66

Toms River, NJ

Equitable Advisors

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.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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Christina H

Series 66

Toms River, NJ

Equitable Advisors

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.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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David B

Series 66

Toms River, NJ

Equitable Advisors

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.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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George M

Series 63, Series 66

Toms River, NJ

Equitable Advisors

George Masefield is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005, following prior work with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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Steven H

Series 66

Toms River, NJ

Equitable Advisors

Steven Higley is a Series 66–registered financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toms River, NJ, with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a variety of third-party advisory models and providing ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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Matthew S

Series 63, Series 65

Toms River, NJ

Equitable Advisors

Matthew Speedy is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toms River, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets prior to joining Equitable Advisors, where he has worked since 2009. He also operates under the DBA Private Wealth Strategies Group. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm employs a model-based and discretionary investment approach, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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