Hoai Viet Tran is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His prior roles include positions at First Republic Investment Management, First Republic Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the hospitality industry as a co-manager and part-owner of two restaurant businesses, contributing to menu development and business decisions. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Brian Pieloch is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2006. 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 investment strategies for a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Marc Portnoy is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Ewing, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1995. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Vijay Krishnaswamy is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Kestra Advisory, MML Investors Services, MassMutual, and MasterCard. He is also involved with NKS Group LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.

Marc Zarro is a CFP® and ChFC® with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors.

Michael Leahy is a financial advisor with Merrill in Yardley, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Edward Jones. 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 strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Jarrett Dawson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and offering 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) assisting with securities-related dispute resolution and operates a business called Wicked Willow in Lambertville, NJ. 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.

Gersain Alvarado is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America, as well as entrepreneurial experience as a self-employed professional. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

Daevon Austin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work background includes roles at Merrill Lynch, The Vanguard Group, Adecco, Randstad, and Big Lots, as well as self-employment. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Tyler Jordan is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and as a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024. Tyler focuses on helping clients develop clear and confident financial plans by building long-term relationships based on trust and proactive service. He works closely with clients to anticipate their needs and adjust financial and retirement plans as circumstances and markets change. Outside of his professional work, Tyler enjoys fitness, hiking, skiing, and traveling.

John Quinn Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1996 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He serves as a director on the board of the LIMRA LOMA Secure Retirement Institute, a nonprofit organization. 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.

Spencer Cowan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2015 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Virag Shah is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Princeton, NJ. He has worked at LPL Financial and Van Leeuwen & Company, LLC since 2008. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to various model portfolios and research.

Drake Bayard is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to joining Raymond James, he held positions in education and technology sectors, including roles at The College of New Jersey and Infor. 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 charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Nancy Scordo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. She has nine years of industry experience, including over a decade at J.P. Morgan Securities and seventeen years with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. She is based in Princeton, NJ. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers services on a non-discretionary basis through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

James Shaw is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves as a partner of Shaw, McNulty & Associates, where he works with professionals, business owners, and families to address complex financial needs. His client-focused approach encompasses comprehensive wealth structuring, personalized financial and retirement planning, tax-efficient portfolio construction, insurance and risk management, and retirement plan administration. James began his career in 2012 at BlackRock, gaining experience in client management, investment operations, and security analysis. His expertise includes investment strategies such as asset-backed debt securities, hedging strategies, and private equity. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) Professional. James earned a bachelor's degree with a double major in Finance and Economics from The College of New Jersey and is active in his collegiate community, having previously served on the board of the TCNJ Alumni Association. Outside of his professional role, James enjoys traveling, golfing, boxing, skiing, and spending time with his wife and family.

Edward Marsh is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2003. 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 strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexis Tucker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Alexis held roles at Northwestern Mutual and MassMutual Tri State. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory work for registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Margaret Walsh is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience, including her current role since 2020. Her earlier work history includes positions at the University of Montana and the University of Notre Dame. 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.

Stephen Scaccetti is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, beginning his career there in 1976. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through an integrated platform that combines investment adviser programs with insurance products and lending solutions.