William Schetler Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously owned a landscaping business. At Merrill, he has been advising clients since 2017, and he has also worked at Bank of America since 2020. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jonathan Barletta is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2023, he worked in various roles including positions at Bright Data and Columbia Container Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its registration with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator, its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, and its use of AI and algorithmic methods in research.

Brian Short is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated since 2012. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rohan Seth is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2023. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held roles at Salesforce, Inc. and Sisense, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Karl Conrad is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1997 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sara Lemley is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, having 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Oppenheimer for five years before joining Merrill in 2019. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Karl Falkenstein IV is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2008. Falkenstein has worked primarily within Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning facilitated by dedicated Financial Advisors and specialized estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Kiranmai Ganti is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked at Bank of America and Educational Testing Service. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Filippo Maiello is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Santander Securities, and Vivint Solar. Outside of his advisory work, he has performed part-time work for Uber. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Michael Jones is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a poll/election worker in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm utilizes multiple program strategies and emphasizes tax-efficient investment solutions, supported by integration with Bank of America affiliates.

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.

Paul Kolano is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an advisory board member and trustee for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Robert Diprato is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Pennington, NJ. He has 31 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an advisory board member for UCP of Hudson County, a nonprofit organization providing advocacy and support services in northern New Jersey. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Vaughn Woodard is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2013. 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 supports a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Salvatore Ruffino is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of OJR Holdings LLC, a limited liability company. 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.

Michael Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Shoprite, the National Winter Activity Center, and Marist College. He has also worked in various capacities at educational institutions and recreational facilities. 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 organizations.

Avasarala Rao is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and was previously with Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years. In addition to his advisory role, Rao offers fixed life insurance, disability insurance, and fixed annuities to clients on an as-needed basis. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisors, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Patrick Clewell is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its predecessor, Bank of America N.A., 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.