Richard Polimeni is a financial advisor at Merrill with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. since 2002. Polimeni serves as Chair of the College Savings Foundation, a nonprofit focused on helping families achieve education savings goals, and is a member of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s Advisory Group, providing input on policies related to 529 savings plans and the ABLE program. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Augustus Spaulding is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Cresset Asset Management, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the local chapter of the Exit Planning Institute. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Craig Haber is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera since 2017 and also operates Catarina Catarina, an internet sales business. Additionally, he serves as a business advisor for Audition Technology, a medical device company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers.

Marlon Jacome is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His work history includes positions at Valley Bank, Bank of America, and several retail and service roles before joining Merrill. 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 individual and institutional clients.

Laurie Mannarino is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1987. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Hoai Viet Tran is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His prior roles include positions at First Republic Investment Management, First Republic Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the hospitality industry as a co-manager and part-owner of two restaurant businesses, contributing to menu development and business decisions. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Brian Pieloch is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2006. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), 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 a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Marc Portnoy is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Ewing, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1995. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Charbel Ojeil is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 63 designation and has 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors, New England Securities, and Liberty Tax Service. Outside of his advisory work, Ojeil is a council member and volunteer at St. Shorbel Church and owns a tax preparation business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Vijay Krishnaswamy is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Kestra Advisory, MML Investors Services, MassMutual, and MasterCard. He is also involved in NKS Group LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with investment management provided through various portfolio strategies and supported by advisor-facing technology tools.

Michael Leahy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, MassMutual, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership in a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model potential outcomes.

Jarrett Dawson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and offering 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) assisting with securities-related dispute resolution and operates a business called Wicked Willow in Lambertville, NJ. 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.

Addo Kuhlmann is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2004. 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.

Gersain Alvarado is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America, as well as entrepreneurial experience as a self-employed professional. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Daevon Austin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work background includes roles at Merrill Lynch, The Vanguard Group, Adecco, Randstad, and Big Lots, as well as self-employment. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Tyler Jordan is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and as a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024. Tyler focuses on helping clients develop clear and confident financial plans by building long-term relationships based on trust and proactive service. He works closely with clients to anticipate their needs and adjust financial and retirement plans as circumstances and markets change. Outside of his professional work, Tyler enjoys fitness, hiking, skiing, and traveling.

John Quinn Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1996 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He serves as a director on the board of the LIMRA LOMA Secure Retirement Institute, a nonprofit organization. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Spencer Cowan 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. Prior to that, he worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Virag Shah is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008 and was also associated with Van Leeuwen & Company, LLC for 16 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Thomas Mrotek is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, ADP, Verisk, and Rutgers New Brunswick School of Business. He has also been involved with the Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Agency. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.