Teddy Lafharis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and A. G. Edwards & Sons. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics grounded in diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

April Stephens is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2016. Stephens holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and is based in Pennington, NJ. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Rose Santiago is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Cloud10 Smartwash, Primerica Life Insurance, Champs Sports, and Dunkin Donuts, as well as time spent as a homemaker. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale firm that serves individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients, through a wrap-fee asset management program. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and supports account custody and trade execution through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

John Ventriello is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 41 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively at Merrill, including a long tenure from 1979 to 2017, and held a position at Morgan Stanley from 2017 to 2019 before returning to Merrill in 2019. 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.

Lawrence Stevens is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Hope, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Omnicare and Amazon, and has been involved with Penn Wealth Accounting Group, focusing on tax preparation and managing an advisory business. Stevens's background also includes experience at Rutgers University and engagement with Resica Falls Scout Reservation. Ameriprise Financial Services serves both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes a written Recommendation Report and ongoing annual advice. The firm uses a combination of internal research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to provide non-discretionary recommendations focused on income sources, tax-aware withdrawals, and Social Security options.

Michael Daoust is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Merrill since 2004, with a five-year tenure at Harrisdirect LLC between 2011 and 2016. He is based in Pennington, NJ. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Varun Raghuveer is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Bruce Berman is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets based in Princeton, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 44 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC Capital Markets in 2021, he worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years. He serves on the board of the Institute of Leadership and Institutional Development, which provides tutoring services to underprivileged children. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and employs tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Ruchi Rao Rangaraju is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Chitra Arora is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has 16 years of experience in the industry and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate through ownership in several LLCs managing residential properties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative analysis and may include ESG criteria, with implementation supported by affiliated wealth management and investment entities.

Karl Crytser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, National Planning Corporation, and several other firms. He also operates a tax preparation and accounting business under Karl Cryster Financial. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad spectrum of financial products.

Corry Stapleton is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Aerotek, as well as a position at Rowan University. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Jones is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lawrenceville, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools alongside a range of investment services.

Justin Bartolucci is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2012. 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 strategies developed by internal CIO teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Calvin Bushrod is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Before and After Properties for six years and Gallo Wines for four years. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Becker is a financial advisor at Stifel with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co since 2009 and holds the Series 66 designation. Outside his advisory role, Becker co-founded the Steering Committee for the Bio Pharma Networking Group on LinkedIn, contributing approximately four hours per month without compensation. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Brian McMahon is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, New Jersey, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1997. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Joseph Sensi is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Ameriprise and TFS Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Employee Benefits Sales at Nottingham Agency, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures.

Lisette Hernandez is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 1996. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a small business making pretzels. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Anthony Magnier is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. for 15 years. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers, along with trading, administration, and custody support.