Ryan Oram is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation. He began his career in the financial industry in 2024 with Morgan Stanley before joining Charles Schwab in 2025. Prior to his financial roles, he held various positions in education and construction. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with a multi-asset model portfolio approach, supported by a large integrated operational infrastructure.

Scott Cox is a Senior Financial Advisor based in Princeton, NJ, and serves as the business manager for the Barry Team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the Barry Team in 2008, bringing with him a decade of experience from Merrill’s Retirement Services group. Scott’s expertise includes servicing 401(k), pension, and stock option plans, providing a focused perspective on retirement and equity compensation strategies. Scott holds a Bachelor's degree and an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University, where he graduated cum laude. He holds the professional designations of Certified Equity Professional (CEP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English and Spanish, Scott works with a variety of clients, including senior corporate executives, founders, business owners, and entrepreneurs across the United States. Residing in Whitehouse Station, NJ, Scott lives with his wife, Rishita, and their two daughters, Jiyana and Anaya. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys exercising, traveling, learning about different cultures, and is a fan of the New York Giants, Rangers, and Yankees.

Jason Arbittier is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2008, based in Pennington, NJ. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a broad range of investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates model-based and discretionary strategies with access to a wider set of products through its connection to Bank of America.

James Burrows II is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a seven-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as power of attorney for his son. 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 approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Willard Schriver III is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved part-time with PL Hospitality Group LLC, where he occasionally works bartending shifts. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Albert Merz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Monmouth Junction, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kevin Aridas is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Equitable Advisors and Mondo. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the hospitality industry as an employee at Squan Tavern. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios comprising mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Lyudmyla Baranov is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017. Prior to Merrill, she was employed at Dressbarn for one year. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with data entry for a histology consulting business owned by her husband. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Lauren Akers is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Yardley, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and investment modeling. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves both individual investors and clients through corporate financial planning agreements.

Teddy Lafharis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with an emphasis on tailored services and fiduciary responsibility.

April Stephens is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and totaling 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2016. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s platform integrates a variety of investment options including taxable and tax-aware strategies, supported by Bank of America’s broader corporate services.

John Ventriello is a financial advisor at Merrill with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked primarily with Merrill Lynch since 1979, with a brief tenure at Morgan Stanley from 2017 to 2019. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tricia Pape is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is also licensed as an insurance agent offering life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuity products. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software tools to deliver goal-based written recommendations.

Michael Daoust is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016, based in Pennington, NJ. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other institutional investors.

Varun Raghuveer is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Before entering the financial services industry, he was involved with Dyeve Designs Pvt Ltd and held academic positions at Pennsylvania State University and Jain College. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Alexander Pritsker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Wells Fargo and PNC Bank. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Bruce Berman is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets based in Princeton, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 44 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC Capital Markets in 2021, he worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years. He serves on the board of the Institute of Leadership and Institutional Development, which provides tutoring services to underprivileged children. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and employs tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Ruchi Rao Rangaraju is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2012. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Chitra Arora is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing several real estate ventures jointly owned with her spouse. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, offering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Daniel Barsnica is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He joined LPL Financial in 2024 after spending 12 years with TFS Securities, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from internal and third-party sources.