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.

Allison Faust is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated firms since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in customer service for a restaurant and nightlife business. 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 supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Garnick is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including SGI and WSG & Solutions. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates Garnick Tax Prep, a tax preparation business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to tailor recommendations.

Michael Pine is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2013. He has 12 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Anthony Recupero is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. He has prior experience at Partex.AI, PFS Investments Inc., and CytoGene Therapeutics, where he currently serves as a board director. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with non-investment related activities through Primerica Mortgage and Primerica Client Services, including referrals for home security and automation products. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-based investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets with nearly 3,700 advisors across more than 1,800 offices.

Conor Watson 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 the New York State Department of Health, as well as teaching positions at Monmouth University and Iona Preparatory. He has also been involved with Touchcare LLC. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Norman Collier is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and Everest Wealth Management since 2010 and is also a shareholder in Everest Tax Consulting, Inc., an accounting and tax services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

David Fallas is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Merrill, based in Pennington, NJ, bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011 and Merrill Lynch since 2008. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Rochonchou is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BCG Securities from 2012 to 2024 and Signator Investors, Inc. from 2004 to 2012. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor resources and technology.