Daniel Derose is a financial advisor at Cetera with 48 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has held roles at firms including Securian Financial Services and MargFinancial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an officer on the board of the Nottingham Babe Ruth Baseball League. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Matthew Waters is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 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 discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broader range of financial product offerings than typical large institutional advisers.

William Dixon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship managing an e-commerce site. 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 delivers model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Elkin Parker Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Prudential Investment Management Services and PGIM Investments before joining J.P. Morgan in 2019. Outside of advisory services, he is a joint owner of a real estate property rented on Airbnb. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Danjie Guo is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2019, with prior experience at Bank of America and China Concentric Capital Group Ltd. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Erin Lindquist is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. She has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency, and maintains a financial advisory role at Zonin Wealth Management, where she provides values-based financial planning and portfolio management. Additionally, Erin is a Notary Public in New Jersey. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a large network of independent advisors and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Priti Patel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with a prior tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. extending back to 1985. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm integrates large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Mark Elliott is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party strategies.

John Sheridan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Merrill since 2013 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Merrill, alongside its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Philip Clippinger is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lawrenceville, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Lisa Brown is a financial advisor at Merrill in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 1996. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Shatorupa Ray Chaudhury is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with The Investment Center, Inc., and Strong Financial Partners. In addition to her advisory role, she is also an agent involved in insurance and benefits. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Cory Wajda is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alice Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, having worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2003. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary services through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on approved funds and strategies.

Monika Santos is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with various divisions of Fidelity since 2012. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

Brett Scharf is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank, having previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, with investment strategies tailored to clients’ risk profiles and administered through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Alexander Kandelaki is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. He has eight years of industry experience, including roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2018 and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2017, as well as prior experience with Presidio. He is also involved in outside insurance sales through Kandelaki Solutions, focusing on life, disability, property and casualty, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm utilizes firm-approved software for client goal analysis and delivers written recommendations, with implementation requiring separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Richard Slater is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Patricia Trapp is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2001 and joined OSAIC in 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in selling annuities and life insurance through various vendors. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes firm-provided asset allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Brandon Roche is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing goals-based wealth management services to high net worth individuals and businesses. He began his career with Merrill Lynch in 2017 and focuses on delivering customized financial solutions tailored to clients' risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs, and personal investment goals. His areas of expertise include corporate executive services, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income strategies. Brandon holds a Bachelor's Degree from Coastal Carolina University and holds the professional designations of Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He works alongside a team committed to helping clients understand and plan for what they value most, serving a range of clients including retirees, small businesses, foundations, private and public companies, and 401(k) and equity compensation plans. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Brandon enjoys spending time with family and friends and is an avid golfer. He is actively involved in community volunteer work and seeks to build long-term relationships with his clients while assisting them in pursuing their financial goals.