Bedminster, NJ Office

Melanie Winkle is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Barings and TIAA before joining Wells Fargo in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Stephen Gribben is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial product offerings than typical institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Edward Skarbnik is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is investment policy statement–driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products than many institutional advisers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Christian Barsi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Citigroup Global Markets, and Merrill. 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 uses research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Michael Merlo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 52 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer of the Kiwanis Club in Linden, NJ. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Mildred Tabor Winkle is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 43 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee and executor for several family trusts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Craig Levin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a seven-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

James Ruggiero is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Rutgers Business School, the New York Yankees, the Philadelphia Phillies, and West Virginia University. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

John Crlencic is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2016. He has nine years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a rental property with his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, combining research-driven investment strategies with access to a broad range of financial products.

Rosanna Vizzoni is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages two property-related businesses focusing on home construction and renovations. 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 combines research and analytics with a range of brokerage and advisory solutions, operating with more than 14,000 financial advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management.

James Buehler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bedminster, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 48 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and UBS Financial Services. 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 and analytics to support investment decisions.

Gerard Luciano is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a wider range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Stephen Gribben is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and the Somerset Hills School District, as well as work at Hamilton Farm Golf Club. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jenifer Parks is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a notary in Morris County, New Jersey. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Justin Skarbnik is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Citigroup Global Markets, and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. He is based in Bedminster, NJ. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and emphasizes research-based portfolio management and diversified investment options.