Lauren Ehlers is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she was with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates from 2011 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a member of the Boonton Township Committee and the local Planning Board. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Peter Loring is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2001 and Bank of America since 2009. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Hess is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He partners with families, professionals, and business owners to create personalized financial plans and investment strategies tailored to their long-term goals. His approach emphasizes clarity, structure, and confidence in financial decision-making. Brian began his career in 2008 at UBS Wealth Management, where he held various client service, analyst, and leadership positions over 18 years. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, and portfolio management. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Fairfield University. Outside of his professional role, Brian is involved in his community through coaching youth lacrosse and serving on the Finance Advisory Council for the Church of Saint James in Basking Ridge. He is also the President of the West Point Island Civic Association in Lavallette, New Jersey. Brian resides in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, with his wife and their three daughters.

Edwin Bermudez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Florham Park, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2022 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wachovia Bank, N.A., and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Frederick Walter III is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1985 and provides education and guidance in asset management, tax reporting, estate planning, and other wealth management activities. His approach is guided by the lives, families, and priorities of his clients. Fred focuses on offering a comprehensive approach to managing wealth, beginning with understanding each client's financial situation and what matters most to them. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He works with clients to develop flexible, personalized financial strategies that adapt to changing goals and market conditions, leveraging the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America. Fred holds a Bachelor's Degree from Williams College and holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He was born and raised in Parsippany, New Jersey. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, golfing, running, skiing, and spending time with his family, often reflecting on financial matters during these activities.

Juliet Parsons Betzel is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she focuses on connecting clients to the appropriate people, plans, and processes tailored to their unique financial goals. Her approach integrates personal perspectives and priorities to assist clients in pursuing objectives such as funding education, planning for retirement and potential healthcare costs, and establishing long-term family financial plans. Juliet holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her Bachelor's Degree from St. Francis University. Through her work, Juliet emphasizes simplicity and transparency in wealth planning to help clients navigate the complexities of investing.

Julia Bishop is a Wealth Management Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 41 years of experience in the financial services industry and joined Merrill in 1987. Julia holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER4CFP4, Certified Private Wealth Advisor4 (CPWA4), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor4 (CRPC4). She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Julia focuses on providing clients with strategic financial planning, investment guidance, and retirement planning solutions. Her expertise covers areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Julia also serves as a Portfolio Manager, managing discretionary personalized or defined strategies on behalf of clients. Outside of her professional commitments, Julia enjoys biking, cooking, gardening, hiking, ice skating, running, skiing, and spending time with her family.

Sunil Joshi is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual financial goals and changing market conditions. Sunil incorporates insights from Merrill and solutions from Bank of America to support comprehensive financial planning. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Sunil earned a Bachelor's Degree from the Indian Institute of Technology and a Master's Degree from Stevens Institute of Technology. Committed to community involvement, he dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations.

Joseph Grippo Jr. is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of personal finance with personalized guidance tailored to each client's unique financial goals. Joseph joined Merrill and the JS Group in May 2024 after completing his education at Stevens Institute of Technology. Joseph holds both a Bachelor's Degree in Business and Technology and a Master's Degree in Finance with a concentration in Financial Planning, both from Stevens Institute of Technology. He earned his Master's degree in December 2025. He has also attained professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside his professional work, Joseph resides in Florham Park, New Jersey. He is actively involved in his community as Co-President of the Joseph S. Grippo Memorial Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting children and families battling cancer. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, football, golfing, pickleball, running, and spending time with his family.

Alexandra Goldenberg is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She previously worked with the Hopatcong Board of Education and TGI Fridays. Merrill, along 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 for a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Gibbons is a Senior Financial Advisor with over 30 years of experience in wealth management. He works with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, providing integrated wealth management, planning, and retirement services tailored to successful individuals, families, and small businesses. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations, licenses for Life, Accident, and Health Insurance and Variable Annuities, and is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) Practitioner. Mr. Gibbons earned a Bachelor's Degree from Seton Hall University and is recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He emphasizes integrity, objective advice, attention to detail, and concern for clients' wellbeing in his client service model. His professional philosophy focuses on working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at long-term goals. Outside of his professional role, Mr. Gibbons is actively involved in his local community. He has served on various non-profit boards and participated in causes such as community soup kitchens and Habitat for Humanity in Morris County, New Jersey. He also coaches youth baseball, basketball, and softball, and volunteers as a swim meet official and starter. His community memberships include the Hillsborough Over-30 Basketball League, Northern NJ Over-50 Basketball League, and service as a YMCA of New Jersey Level 2 Swim Official. He shares a commitment to athletics and physical fitness with his wife and two children.

Geoffrey Stubbs is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth planning services that include retirement and education planning. He focuses on assisting clients with investment management as well as related financial concerns such as insurance, tax minimization strategies, and estate planning. His client expertise covers a range of areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment finances, and managing new wealth. Geoffrey holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Ottawa and an MBA in finance from Queen's University. His professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He began his career as an industry analyst in Ottawa before joining Merrill Lynch Canada in 1983, later transferring to the Morristown/Florham Park office in New Jersey. His wealth management approach emphasizes personalized, high-touch service and building long-term client relationships nationwide. Outside of his professional work, Geoffrey is engaged in community volunteerism in line with the Merrill tradition. He enjoys outdoor activities including adventure sports, hiking, and skiing, and values spending time with his family. His personal philosophy centers on collaborating one-on-one with clients to develop tailored financial strategies aimed at helping them achieve their long-term goals.

John Shaw III is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 1998, concurrently serving with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kyle Orr is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides traditional financial advice and guidance, leveraging his experience to assist clients in pursuing their objectives through building and managing custom investment strategies. He utilizes a wide range of Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment strategies, and when servicing clients through the firm's Investment Advisory Program, he may manage these strategies on a discretionary basis. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2007, Kyle worked for 16 years in the publishing industry focusing on business and audience development. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His client focus areas include college and education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Outside of his professional career, Kyle's personal interests include antiquing, cooking, fishing, football, gardening, golfing, spending time with his family, traveling, and woodworking.

Deborah Canty is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Merrill since 2004 and Bank of America since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she holds a power of attorney position for her spouse’s business. Merrill, along 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 for a variety of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Michael Fisher is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2003. In his role, he manages the investment side of the business by implementing the wealth management process, analyzing client accounts, conducting investment manager reviews, and preparing customized proposals and portfolio reviews. Michael provides traditional financial advice and guidance, helping clients pursue their investment objectives through a variety of Merrill or approved third-party investment strategies, funds, and portfolios. His areas of expertise include equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Michael holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations, Life and Health insurance licenses, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a bachelor's degree in marketing management from the Pamplin School of Business at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Michael lives in Brielle, New Jersey, with his wife Stephanie and their two children, Mason and Kyra. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports such as surfing, snowboarding, skiing, hiking, and fishing, as well as spending time boating and traveling. He is involved in community activities through his volunteer work with the Surfrider Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting oceans, waves, and beaches.

David Comito is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He joined Merrill in 2005 after a career as an attorney specializing in environmental compliance and litigation. David holds the designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS). He works closely with clients and their families to develop customized wealth strategies that focus on long-term goals. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, and tax minimization. David emphasizes a relationship-driven approach, prioritizing client engagement, transparent communication, and multi-generational wealth strategies. He collaborates with attorneys, accountants, and other professionals to provide fully integrated financial solutions. David earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan and a Juris Doctor degree from The American University–Washington College of Law. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys baseball, basketball, fishing, football, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Lawrence Oconnor III is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the O'Connor Owens Group. He has been working in wealth management since joining Merrill Lynch in 1975, with additional experience at PaineWebber (now UBS) before returning to Merrill Lynch in 2009. Over his career, Lawrence has held several leadership roles including Producing Manager and Branch Manager, enabling him to understand evolving opportunities in investing, wealth transfer, and charitable giving for families and their heirs. Lawrence's expertise includes coordinating with elder care attorneys, assisting clients with living arrangements, and supporting a diverse clientele such as business owners, financial professionals, physicians, retirees, and foundations. His approach involves exploring client goals and risk comfort to align investment and spending strategies, often collaborating closely with clients' accountants. He is a qualified Portfolio Advisor and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), capable of recommending individual or combined Merrill Lynch or approved third-party investment strategies. Lawrence holds a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing with a minor in Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University and an Associate's Degree from Tulane University. He has been recognized as a member of the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" in multiple years. His long-standing client relationships reflect his commitment to serving people beyond portfolios.

Sungmin Park is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He works with affluent families, accomplished professionals, corporate executives, and successful business owners. Sungmin focuses on delivering personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client's unique financial situation and goals, incorporating planning-based approaches, asset allocation, risk management, and ongoing portfolio reviews. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, corporate executive services, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, investment strategy for individuals and corporations, tax minimization, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Sungmin holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University. He is committed to building long-term client relationships grounded in trust, integrity, and quality service. Outside of his professional work, Sungmin enjoys fishing, football, golfing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling. He emphasizes accessibility, knowledge, and experience as core to his client relationships and strives to help clients make informed financial decisions throughout their lives.

Michael Colledge is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 1993 and specializes in wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio advisory services. His client focus areas include corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Dickinson College and has certification in Financial Management from the Donald T. Regan School of Advanced Financial Management. He has also completed specialized executive training programs at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. Michael has been recognized on the Forbes "Best In-State Wealth Advisors" list multiple times, including consecutively from 2019 through 2026. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and has been involved with the Villanova University School of Business Finance Department as a member of its Past Advisory Council. Outside of his professional career, Michael is involved with the Lumen Institute. He resides in Denville, New Jersey, with his wife, Alicia, and their two daughters, Victoria and Madeleine. His personal interests include adventure sports, football, golfing, music, singing, spending time with family, and traveling.