Grayson Russo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held positions across various industries including real estate, sports, and hospitality. 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, and institutional investors.

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.

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.

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.

John Oreilly is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2010. 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.

Eric Trimble is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and joined Merrill Lynch in November 2008. Eric works closely with affluent families, high net worth individuals, and closely-held businesses to develop customized financial strategies. His approach involves personal consultations to set quantifiable goals, prioritize client needs, and implement tailored plans using a variety of financial instruments. Eric collaborates with clients’ tax advisors and estate planning attorneys to help ensure their financial affairs are well-managed. His areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Eric holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Lafayette College and is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute™. He also carries the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his professional work, Eric is involved in his community through organizing fundraisers for the Hearing Loss Association of America.

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.

Niki Patel is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2017, Patel worked at Sunglass Hut and Rutgers University. 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 a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrew Connolly is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Osaic with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at FSC Securities for nine years before joining Osaic in 2023. Outside of advising, he is a notary public and operates a sole proprietorship providing tax preparation services. Osaic Wealth serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with a model-based investment approach emphasizing asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management.

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.

Kevin Altman is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, RKL, Willis Towers Watson, and several university positions. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas O'Donnell Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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.

Patrick Dunne is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses 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, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Dyer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 24 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning in areas such as business-owner transitions and special-needs analysis.

Nora Zahraoui is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously held positions at Green Capital Funding and BNY Mellon. In addition to her advisory career, Zahraoui has been involved in educational roles at New Jersey City University and James J Ferris High School. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jennifer Garomon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She has held her current position since 2006 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Gaffney is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2004. 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, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Peters is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2005, as well as at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 by offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Gina Rogers is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Clearing, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. She is based in Princeton, NJ. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, with an investment approach that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is also noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI tools in research, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.