Zachary Green is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently advising at Merit Financial Advisors. He has held positions at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Wealth Enhancement Group, Morgan Stanley, and E*TRADE. Since 2013, he has also served as an adjunct faculty member teaching online courses at Liberty University. Merit Financial Group, LLC manages approximately $10.6 billion and serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable strategies overseen by a central Investment Management team and an Investment Committee.

James Ewing is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Madison, WI, with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Harbour Investments, Inc., Woodbury Financial Services Inc., and Mennenga Tax & Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the 7591 Foundation, a nonprofit supporting veteran organizations. Merit Financial Group is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and modular sleeves, overseen by a central investment team and adaptable by advisors to meet client needs.

Robert Alexandrovic is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Merit Financial Advisors in Denver, CO, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, BOK Financial Private Wealth, and Tedstrom Wealth Advisors. Alexandrovic serves as a board member of the Denver Estate Planning Council. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices, managing approximately $23.9 billion in assets. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services with an investment approach focused on long-term, diversified portfolios managed through centrally administered models and customized options.

Craig Anderson is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and LPL Financial. Anderson is also an independent insurance agent, providing insurance advice alongside his advisory services. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion with 144 advisors serving individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and modular sleeves, overseen by a central Investment Management team and an Investment Committee.

Bryce Stacy is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Kalispell, MT, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been in the industry since 2022, with prior experience at LPL Financial, Mersberger Financial, Northwestern Mutual, and BNSF. Outside of his advisory work, he is a 50% owner of RAFTER 3 BRAND LLC, a business involved in agricultural and cattle operations. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion with 144 advisors serving a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable sleeves, overseen by a central Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

Tamara Snider is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Stratos Wealth Partners, and LPL Financial. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using customizable model portfolios and offers specialized services such as independent fiduciary and ESOP trustee work.

Allen Klein is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Stone Creek Capital Management, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory roles, Klein has served as a client service manager at Stone Creek Capital Management. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices and managing approximately $23.9 billion in assets. The firm offers comprehensive wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach guided by an internal Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

Hollis Hardiman is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Palm City, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Merit Financial Advisors, LPL Financial, and Private Advisor Group. He serves as treasurer for the Connecticut Council of Non-Adversarial Divorce, a charitable organization. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and modular sleeves, overseen by an Investment Committee, while offering specialized services such as fiduciary and ESOP trustee work.

Glenn Cohen is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with over 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and HD Vest Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory role, he owns a CPA firm that provides accounting and tax services for businesses and individuals. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion across a diverse client base that includes individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and modular sleeves, overseen by an investment committee, while allowing advisors flexibility in portfolio management.

Joshua Mersberger is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, M Squared Advisory Group, Cambridge Investment Research, and VOYA Financial Advisors. He also operated Mersberger Financial Group for over a decade. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm uses a long-term, diversified investment strategy implemented through customizable model portfolios and offers specialized services such as fiduciary and ESOP trustee work.

Ryan Waldrip is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merit, he worked at Empower Advisory Group, Empower Financial Services, and Edward Jones. He has additional experience in roles outside the financial industry, including five years at Lakeshore Learning Materials and four years at Enterprise Holdings. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving approximately 20,040 clients across 66 offices and managing about $23.9 billion in client assets. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified portfolio approach overseen by an internal Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

Tina King is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors for over 20 years before joining Merit Financial Advisors and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments in 2026. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving approximately 20,040 clients across 66 offices. The firm manages about $23.9 billion in client assets through long-term, diversified portfolios overseen by an internal Investment Management team and Investment Committee, offering customized wealth-management services including financial planning, retirement plan advice, and educational workshops.

Elena Bonilla is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merit Financial Advisors, Mennenga Tax & Financial, and Harbour Investments, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in tax return preparation and tax planning through Mennenga Tax & Financial. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable sleeves, overseen by a central Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

Mark Zierath is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Mennenga Tax & Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he provides tax planning and filing services at Merit Tax Advisors. Merit Financial Group, LLC manages approximately $10.6 billion and serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment strategy using model portfolios and customizable modular sleeves, supported by an investment management team and committee.

Jay Wilen is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Co of America. Outside of his advisory role, Wilen serves as an assistant leader for a Boy Scout troop. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable “sleeves,” with oversight from an Investment Management team and committee.

Scott Meyer is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merit Financial Advisors since 2015 and was previously affiliated with LPL Financial and PKS Investments. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion for a diverse client base that includes individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a long-term, diversified investment approach implemented through customizable model portfolios and offers specialized services such as independent fiduciary and ESOP trustee work.

Matthew Shores is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Frisco, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PKS Investments, Stratos Wealth Partners, Lifestyle Planning Solutions, LPL Financial, and The Botsford Group. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion across 144 advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and tailored strategies, overseen by a central Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

Kimberly Spence is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Merit Financial Advisors since 2026 and previously held roles at Savant Wealth Management, Savant Capital Management, and Huber Financial Advisors. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices and managing approximately $23.9 billion in assets. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services, emphasizing long-term, diversified portfolios managed through centrally overseen models, with flexibility for advisor customization.

Layla Vanderslice is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merit, she worked for Yeomans Consulting Group, Inc. and operated under her own name for 20 years. She is also a licensed insurance agent. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices and managing approximately $23.9 billion in assets. The firm provides comprehensive wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach supported by a centralized investment management team and customizable portfolio models.

Dominic O'Donovan is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Spokane, WA, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Wells Fargo Asset Management, and AutoNation. His background also includes experience outside finance with Fish Window Cleaning. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolios managed through centrally designed models, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services, with additional specialized offerings such as fiduciary and trustee services for qualified plans.