Peter Forman is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He focuses on providing financial planning services tailored to meet the unique needs of his clients. Peter emphasizes establishing trust as a fundamental aspect of his client relationships by collaborating closely with clients to understand their goals and concerns. Peter's professional experience includes various positions at Fidelity Investments, where he worked as a Help Desk representative in Investment Solutions from 2021 to 2023 and as an Investment Solutions Representative in 2021. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was a Financial Consultant at Equitable Advisers from 2020 to 2021. Outside of his professional work, Peter has personal interests in beach activities, football, movies, skiing, and tennis.

Johnny Burks is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Ridge Foot and Ankle Associates, and FTI Consulting. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Christopher Stryker Jr. is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab since 2021. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at TDAmeritrade for 12 years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by centralized supervisory and custody functions.

Brenden Hellyer is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on helping clients design and execute financial plans aimed at pursuing their goals. In his role, he assists clients and families in growing and protecting their wealth, making investment decisions, and simplifying their financial lives. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2025, Brenden worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge from 2012 to 2025. His experience spans over a decade in the financial services industry, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of financial planning and investment strategies. Outside of his professional career, Brenden has interests in baseball, boating, fishing, and outdoor adventures.

Nitin Shah is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains a part-time position with Weichert Realtors, holding real estate licenses for family use, and provides notary public services on a voluntary basis. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, delivers 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.

Maria Gaspari is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 19 years of industry experience. She has held positions at RBC Capital Markets since 2020 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC from 2009 to 2020. She holds a Series 66 designation. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of wrap fee advisory programs and customizes investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Lisa Sehgal is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In her current role since 2022, she partners with clients to understand their financial needs and goals, identifying strategies that support their unique financial plans. She brings significant professional and personal experience to each client interaction and focuses on helping investors utilize Fidelity's investment products to pursue their financial objectives. Her experience at Fidelity spans several roles, including Financial Consultant from 2018 to 2022 and Associate Financial Consultant from 2017 to 2018. Prior to her tenure at Fidelity, she held marketing leadership positions such as Director of Marketing at Judico Capital in Singapore and Director of Retail Marketing at Fidelity Investments in Hong Kong. She also served as Senior Marketing Manager at Fidelity Investments and Assistant Vice President at PaineWebber, Inc. Lisa holds a California Insurance License.

Mary Ann DiAnna is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2021. She specializes in creating comprehensive financial plans for her clients, utilizing a personal and collaborative approach. Her professional identity is rooted in her certification as a Certified Financial Planner. Her career includes experience as a Financial Planner at Ernst & Young from 2019 to 2020, and as a Financial Advisor at Freedom Capital Management from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, she served as Director of Client Services at both Biltmore Capital Advisors from 2015 to 2016 and Hyperion Wealth Advisors from 2013 to 2015. Mary Ann holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Mary Ann enjoys boating, fitness, outdoor adventures, traveling, and volunteering.

Matthew Garber is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2020. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a Boy Scouts committee member and coaches youth ice hockey. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of portfolio management options, using proprietary tools alongside third-party solutions to support its advisors and clients.

Jonathan Barletta is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2023, he worked in various roles including positions at Bright Data and Columbia Container Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its registration with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator, its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, and its use of AI and algorithmic methods in research.

Brian Short is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated since 2012. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) 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.

Rohan Seth is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held roles at Salesforce, Inc. and Sisense, Inc. He is currently based in Lawrenceville, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and offers a range of investment and planning services across retail and institutional markets.

Richard Jurusz is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and with Cetera since 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, featuring access to affiliated and third-party model portfolios as well as customizable investment strategies.

Karl Falkenstein IV is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Gerasimos Melissaratos is a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2020. Prior to this, he served as a Branch Leader at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2020 and as a Senior Financial Consultant there from 2014 to 2018. His professional focus includes coaching and developing teams to deliver exceptional client experiences, emphasizing engagement and knowledge among associates. He is committed to fostering an environment that supports both associates and clients. Outside of work, Gerasimos is interested in family activities, fitness, social events, reading, traveling, and volunteering.

Jeffrey Boyarsky is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Princeton Junction, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed residential real estate referral representative. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

William O'Brien is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, and Prudential Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a rideshare driver for Uber and Lyft. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Jean Wiegner is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 63 designation and 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1978 and concurrently has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member on the finance committee of the Nassau Club, a charitable organization in Princeton, New Jersey. 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 developed by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dirk Alexander is a financial advisor at Osaic with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been affiliated with New Century Financial Group, LLC and Osaic Wealth, Inc. for over 20 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in music as a session musician and manages a music publishing company. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse clientele, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, through a large network of advisors and platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services along with retirement plan consulting and access to third-party money managers, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Richard Jefairjian is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2026. In this role, he collaborates with clients to support their efforts in achieving financial goals. Prior to his current position, Richard served as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill from 2023 to 2026. His professional experience encompasses providing financial guidance and investment consulting to clients. Outside of his professional work, Richard has personal interests that include fitness, football, running, and snowboarding.