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 at Equitable Advisors with 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including time at its predecessor firm, Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed residential real estate referral representative. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across the wealth spectrum, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of advisers and third-party managers, offering a variety of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

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.

Ernest Benton is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Benton owns Buddy Benton Captain Services and is involved in sales for Yachtfinders Online. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and a variety of insurance and trust services.

Karin Wessel is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. She has 13 years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Spar, and Allstate Insurance Company. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, alongside affiliated trust, insurance, and lending services.

Avasarala Rao is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Signator Investors, Inc. Additionally, he offers fixed life insurance, disability insurance, and fixed annuities on an as-needed basis to clients. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, providing a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services that include financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and offers various management strategies and third-party investment options.

Dirk Alexander is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Osaic Wealth since 2006, with prior roles including positions at New Century Financial Group, U.S. Allianz Securities, Eastern Point Advisors, and Locust Street Securities. Outside of finance, he is involved in music as a session musician and manages a music publishing LLC. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and supports a range of investment programs delivered via affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.

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.

Frank Lucchesi Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and The Mercadien Group. Outside of finance, he has worked briefly in the hospitality and security sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools.

Dana Turano is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Her prior experience includes a position at Prudential Equity Group, LLC. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Rebecca Proske is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Charles Schwab and her own business, Proske Financial Management Company, since 2013. Proske Financial Management is a non-investment-related activity through which she manages office expenses for a franchise. 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options using multi-asset model portfolios and provides integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Tammy Eng Palmer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Christopher Venuto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Holmdel, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Private Portfolio Partners LLC and New England Securities. Venuto is also a partner in Archway Advisor Services 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 institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting its advisors with research and operational tools.

Harish Pasupuleti is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. Harish's financial planning process emphasizes putting clients and their goals at the center of his work. He holds the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Harish earned his Bachelor's Degree from Boston College, concentrating on Finance and Marketing with a minor in Philosophy. Harish maintains active community involvement as a member of the Hun School of Princeton Young Alumni Association. He divides his time between Brooklyn, New York and Princeton, New Jersey.

Robert Maher is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and Charles Schwab since 2020. Prior to his advisory career, he worked in logistics and painting, and he was also employed at The Pennsylvania State University. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance via multi-asset model portfolios and maintains a large, integrated operational structure supporting its extensive client base.

Joshua Schneider is a financial advisor with Merrill located in Princeton, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 strategies developed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Stryker is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 35 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with UBS since 2004. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Geoffrey Carey is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2017 following a one-year tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and institutional consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and research resources.

Howard Orlick is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Raymond James Financial or its affiliates since 2002 and is also a partner at Orlick & Co., LLP, where he manages operations, client relations, and risk management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and also maintains specialized programs in municipal finance and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Benjamin Siewert is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at the International Planning Alliance and J.P. Morgan Services Inc. Elimination Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.