James Burrows II is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a seven-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as power of attorney for his son. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Willard Schriver III is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved part-time with PL Hospitality Group LLC, where he occasionally works bartending shifts. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Albert Merz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Monmouth Junction, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kevin Aridas is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Equitable Advisors and Mondo. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the hospitality industry as an employee at Squan Tavern. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios comprising mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Lyudmyla Baranov is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017. Prior to Merrill, she was employed at Dressbarn for one year. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with data entry for a histology consulting business owned by her husband. Merrill 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Lauren Akers is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Yardley, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and investment modeling. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves both individual investors and clients through corporate financial planning agreements.

Teddy Lafharis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with an emphasis on tailored services and fiduciary responsibility.

April Stephens is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and totaling 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2016. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s platform integrates a variety of investment options including taxable and tax-aware strategies, supported by Bank of America’s broader corporate services.

Rose Santiago is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has been with the firm since 2025 and has prior experience at PFS Investments Inc. and Cloud10 Smartwash. Outside of finance, her background includes roles in retail and as a homemaker. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale institution serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by custodial services from Pershing.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016, based in Pennington, NJ. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other institutional investors.

Varun Raghuveer is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Before entering the financial services industry, he was involved with Dyeve Designs Pvt Ltd and held academic positions at Pennsylvania State University and Jain College. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

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 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Chitra Arora is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing several real estate ventures jointly owned with her spouse. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, offering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Karl Crytser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. He also operates Karl Crytser Financial, providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, supported by research from internal and third-party sources.

Carlos Esteves is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical institutional advisers.

Corry Stapleton is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Aerotek, as well as a position at Rowan University. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates into Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide range of financial products.

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 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2012. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.