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Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC

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Client AUM

$654,748,615

Clients

2,492

Advisors

33

of 33 employees

About

Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides personalized investment advisory services to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations and other business entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, selection and oversight of third‑party managers, and management of investments held in variable annuity products. The firm reports managing approximately $674 million in client assets and serves a mix of retail and small‑to‑mid institutional clients through a multi‑advisor team of registered investment adviser representatives.

GSIAS generally delivers discretionary portfolio management through its IARs based on client risk profiles and goals, using a mix of fundamental, technical and third‑party research and offering wrap fee programs; on a limited basis some portfolios may employ a long/short strategy aimed at an absolute return objective. The firm also implements sub‑advisor and co‑advisor arrangements (including a relationship with SEI/SIMC/SPTC) and executes custody and trade execution through Axos, Schwab and SEI‑related custodial platforms.

Noteworthy distinctions disclosed in the brochure include regulatory enforcement actions involving its affiliated broker‑dealer, Garden State Securities, Inc., with settlements in 2016–2017 (an administrative consent order in New Jersey requiring a $275,000 penalty and an independent consultant, a $10,000 penalty in Idaho, and a $25,000 penalty and withdrawal of Alaska registration) tied to supervisory deficiencies. The brochure also details affiliation‑related conflicts and economic arrangements — shared ownership with a broker‑dealer and an insurance agency, Axos cash‑sweep revenue and related third‑party economic benefits, and advisor recruitment loan incentives — which the firm discloses and says it seeks to mitigate through supervisory procedures.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees generally range from $500 to $5,000 per financial planning/consulting agreement

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 2.00% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.75% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.50% $2,000,001 - $3,000,000: 1.25% $3,000,001+: 1.00%

Commissions

Commissions earned on insurance products sold by licensed insurance agents affiliated with the firm

Project-based

Hourly fees generally range from $100/hour to $300/hour

Other

Fee-only: Negotiable hourly fees generally range from $100/hour to $300/hour; flat fees generally range from $500 to $5,000 per agreement

Main office

328 Newman Springs Road

Red Bank NJ 07701

Advisors at this office

33

Most active in

Alabama · Arizona · Arkansas · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · Montana · Nebraska · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oklahoma · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Vermont · Virginia · Washington · West Virginia · Wisconsin · Wyoming

Also doing business as

Clu Wealth Advisors LLC · Colts Neck Financial · Garden State Investment Advisory Services LLC · Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC · La Bois Partners · Total Wealth Enhancement Group LLC

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Ryan H

Series 63, Series 65

Red Bank, NJ

Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Ryan Hostnik is a financial advisor with Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Allied Wealth Partners, Cetera, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Hostnik also engages in fixed insurance sales as an agent and broker through multiple organizations. Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides personalized investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $674 million in client assets and serves a diverse client base through a multi-advisor team using discretionary portfolio management with a mix of fundamental, technical, and third-party research.

Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Scott S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Red Bank, NJ

Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Scott Sari is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC since 2004. He has also been associated with Garden State Securities, Inc. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Garden State Insurance Agency, Inc. Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC offers personalized investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities through a multi-advisor team. The firm employs various analytical methods and provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services both directly and via third-party arrangements.

Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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John B

Series 63, Series 65

Red Bank, NJ

Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC

John Banks is a financial advisor with Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Garden State Securities, Inc. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth hockey in his local community. Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides personalized investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $674 million in client assets and offers discretionary portfolio management through a multi-advisor team, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and third-party research.

Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Steven T

Series 63, Series 65

Red Bank, NJ

Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Steven Trigili is a financial advisor with Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Garden State Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct instructor at several universities, including Southern New Hampshire University, Ocean County College, Georgian Court University, and Northern State University. Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC offers personalized investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm’s multi-advisor team provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, utilizing a range of analytical approaches and third-party research to implement client strategies.

Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Raymond A

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Red Bank, NJ

Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Raymond Ambrosino is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC. He has been with Garden State Securities, Inc. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Institute of Business and Finance in San Diego and is a part-owner of Power Pivot Training, both non-investment activities. Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides personalized investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm’s multi-advisor team offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, employing a range of analytical approaches and utilizing both direct management and third-party relationships.

Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Nicholas M

CFP®, Series 66

Red Bank, NJ

Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Nicholas Magistro is a financial advisor with Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and having 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Garden State Securities, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CFO of a startup company focused on producing and selling computer accessories. Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides personalized investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $674 million in client assets through a multi-advisor team, offering discretionary portfolio management based on client risk profiles and goals using a mix of fundamental, technical, and third-party research.

Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Nabil B

Series 66

Red Bank, NJ

Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Nabil Bouab is a financial advisor at Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Garden State Securities, Inc. since 2022 and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in soliciting and servicing clients' insurance needs, including life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides personalized investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm’s multi-advisor team offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, employing various analytical methods and working with multiple custodians to implement client strategies.

Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Kevin D

Series 63

Red Bank, NJ

Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Kevin Derosa is a financial advisor with Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 33 years of industry experience and has worked with affiliated firms including Garden State Securities, Inc. since 1999 and Garden State Insurance Agency, Inc. since 2005. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-founder of The Opus Group LLC and is involved as a managing member in private funds focused on investing in private companies. Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities through a multi-advisor team. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, employing a variety of analytical approaches and third-party research to implement client strategies.

Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Stephen W

Series 63, Series 66

Red Bank, NJ

Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Stephen Wisk is a financial advisor with Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Red Bank, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Garden State Securities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor and sales agent for life and health insurance products and serves as a youth soccer referee. Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides personalized investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm’s multi-advisor team offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting using a range of analytical methods and third-party research, delivering investment management through various direct and co-advisor arrangements.

Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Thomas M

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Red Bank, NJ

Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Thomas Matyola is a financial advisor at Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Garden State Securities, Inc. since 2017 and Regal Securities since 2013. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance producer offering fixed index and variable annuity products. Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm’s multi-advisor team provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and third-party research to implement client strategies.

Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Gregory G

PFS™, Series 63

Red Bank, NJ

Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Gregory Gallo is a financial advisor with Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Garden State Investment Advisory Services since 2007 and has also worked with Garden State Securities since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer for the Hoboken Italian Festival and the Howell Township Southern Little League Board of Directors, both nonprofit organizations. Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides personalized investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm’s multi-advisor team offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and third-party research to implement client strategies.

Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Paul S

Series 63, Series 66

Red Bank, NJ

Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Paul Stawinski is a financial advisor with Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Protection Point Advisors, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and CLU Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is the captain of a yacht charter. Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides personalized advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities through a multi-advisor team. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, utilizing fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis alongside third-party research.

Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Richard G

Series 66

Red Bank, NJ

Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Richard Going is a Series 66-registered advisor with Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC, based in Red Bank, NJ. He has 24 years of industry experience and has been with Garden State Securities, Inc. since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an archery coach and is the New Jersey president of the Scholastic 3-D Archery Association (S3DA). Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides personalized investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm’s multi-advisor team offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, utilizing a range of analytical approaches and third-party research.

Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Joseph P

Series 66

Red Bank, NJ

Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Joseph Petrillo is a financial advisor at Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Garden State Securities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a shareholder in a fitness club and is a passive owner of a restaurant in Asbury Park, NJ. Garden State Investment Advisory Services provides personalized investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm’s multi-advisor team offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, utilizing various analytical approaches and third-party research to implement client strategies.

Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Jason W

Series 63, Series 65

Red Bank, NJ

Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC

Jason Watson is a financial advisor with Garden State Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at McAdam LLC, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Madison Avenue Securities, and Garden State Securities. Garden State Investment Advisory Services provides personalized investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $674 million in client assets through a multi-advisor team, applying a combination of fundamental, technical, and third-party research to deliver discretionary portfolio management tailored to client risk profiles and goals.

Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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