Gracia Simms is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Pfs Investments Inc since 2020 and Primerica Financial Services since 2019. Additionally, she has been affiliated with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center since 2004. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices and employs model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by discretionary separately managed account options and overlay management.

Ricardo Astacio Felix is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a remote online notary. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities while operating under a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Lynch Hunt Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad range of financial products.

Lowell Serhus is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Cantor Fitzgerald Wealth Partners and various positions within Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 supported by research and analytics grounded in diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Remon Dawood is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, American Lending Inc., Lyft, Uber, and various roles within California state agencies. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Auterson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2014, with a brief period of unemployment from 2019 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a vacation home in Florida that he rents seasonally. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning that covers retirement, tax, estate, business continuation, divorce, and special needs topics, with clients able to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while keeping services separate.

David Haney is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Haney has worked at Bank of America N.A. since 2023 and has been with Merrill since 2013. 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Shawn Gold is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in financial services, including six years in private banking. He specializes in addressing the sophisticated and often complex wealth management needs of client families, with a focus on corporate benefits, executive services, employee benefits planning, equity compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, new wealth management, personal retirement planning, and individual and corporate investment strategies. Shawn has worked extensively with a diverse clientele that includes private business owners, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, physicians, retired couples, widows, and divorced women, primarily in Metro New York and on both coasts. His comprehensive approach emphasizes managing intergenerational wealth and assisting clients through significant life transitions such as retirement, divorce, and loss of a spouse. Shawn holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Franklin Pierce University and maintains professional designations as a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Shawn enjoys football, gardening, golfing, soccer, and spending time with his family. He values cultivating long-term relationships with clients, often offering personal support beyond regular business hours, and leverages the research and resources of Merrill and Bank of America to provide tailored investment and estate planning strategies.

James King Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Commonwealth Financial Network for 10 years. He is the director of wealth management at King Financial Network, a marketing DBA through which he provides investment management and financial planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and retirement services and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Theresa Payne is a financial advisor with Merrill in East Brunswick, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 28 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 1994. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brendan Shadle is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and has experience outside finance with companies including DoorDash. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside due diligence on alternative investments.

Theresa Walker is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been providing financial guidance since 1982. She specializes in developing wealth management strategies tailored to individual client needs. Theresa works closely with clients to identify their primary financial goals, such as education funding, retirement planning, and trust services, and crafts strategies aimed at building, managing, and preserving wealth for current and future generations. Leveraging the investment resources of Merrill Lynch and the banking capabilities of Bank of America, Theresa is able to address various aspects of her clients’ financial lives. She also collaborates with a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America, N.A., who provides personalized home financing advice designed to complement overall financial strategies. Theresa holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned her high school diploma from Saint Maria Gorretti High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

John Brzozowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2013. 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.

David Briggs is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies that align with clients’ short-, mid-, and long-term goals. David works closely with clients to address areas such as retirement income, college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, tax minimization, philanthropic planning, and managing new wealth. He also supports women and wealth and leverages resources from Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. David holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers College and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He communicates fluently in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse clientele. David is also actively involved in his community as a member of the Isles Board of Trustees. Outside of his professional work, David enjoys biking, fishing, hiking, music, painting, pickleball, skiing, surfing, yoga, and spending time with his family.

John Dyer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2015. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu covering cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, along with specialized services such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning.

Alipio Figueroa is a Branch Leader at Fidelity, a position he has held since 2023. He leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to understanding clients' goals, dreams, and aspirations, emphasizing education and clear communication to simplify complex financial topics. His approach aims to build strong relationships grounded in confidence and trust, ultimately providing clients with peace of mind and fulfillment. His professional experience spans multiple roles in the financial services industry, including Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023, Private Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan Chase from 2021 to 2022, Branch Manager at TD Ameritrade from 2014 to 2021, Investment Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2009 to 2014, and Financial Advisor at Smith Barney from 2004 to 2009. Outside of his professional career, Alipio enjoys baseball, biking, fitness, golf, and snowboarding.

Gina Rogers is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Kathleen Sheehan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management, supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Shara Motola is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Motola is based in Lawrenceville, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies to support client objectives.

Michael Bebawi is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he develops personalized financial strategies designed to help clients pursue their long-term financial goals. He leverages investment insights from Merrill along with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to create flexible wealth management plans tailored to changing market conditions. Michael holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his bachelor's degree from Rutgers University after completing his high school education at South Brunswick High School. In addition to his professional work, Michael participates actively in community service and volunteers with local organizations, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community engagement.