Richard Slater is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following an 11-year tenure at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies in its financial planning process.

Patricia Trapp is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2001 to 2009. Trapp also sells annuities and life insurance through various vendors. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated financial advisers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and third-party managed-account solutions to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Jeffrey Ferry is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 25 years before joining LPL Enterprise in 2025. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

Charu Chandna is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill since 2019 and also has experience at Bank of America, N.A. beginning in 2023. Merrill 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.

Edward Purvis is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brennan Warwick is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2023 and has been affiliated with Merrill since 2021. Prior to his current roles, he held positions at Duquesne University School of Law and The College of New Jersey. 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, and institutional investors, supported by internal and third-party portfolio managers.

Stephen Alburtus is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Wiley is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for 17 years before joining his current firm. He holds the Series 63 designation. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Christian Issa is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, he held roles at Estee Lauder, KBRA Holdings Inc, Drexel University, Evergreen Senior Management, and Council Rock High School North. 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.

Christopher Tuck is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Doylestown, PA, where he has worked since 2011. He has 15 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he sells disability insurance policies to clients. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and various institutional platforms, combining scale with a range of advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Pargev Ayvazyan is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previous experience at Bank of America and HSBC Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Exceluserform.com, a website selling MS VBA Excel tools, and has authored a book titled Beyond Prediction. 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 institutions.

Sean Christman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America 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 supported by internal and third-party management teams for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Katerina Simonetti Bakh is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, following an 11-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kevin Dobes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Parx Casino/Sportsbook and Rutgers University Athletics. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and approved tools, offering a range of investment and financial services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

John Mccaffery is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Doylestown, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee for Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer in Plymouth Meeting, PA. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services through a variety of investment approaches, supported by extensive research and affiliated portfolio managers.

Victoria Seica is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2014. 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 strategies developed by internal and third-party investment teams.

Christine Peli is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she participates in a family business called Bristol Antiques Market, where she sells antiques and refurbished furniture. 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.

Daniel Braile is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He previously held roles at Bank of America and has a background that includes work at Seton Hall University and in retail. Braile is a co-founder of Pax America, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting social and economic liberty and civic engagement through community service. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Megan Smallwood is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2019 and 2021, respectively. Prior to her advisory roles, she was employed at The College of New Jersey and worked at Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn from 2015 to 2019. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alec Maraio is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Round Pie, as well as positions in education at Monmouth University and Howell High School. 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.