James Mekovetz Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously spent 18 years at Morgan Stanley. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Noah Facciolo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and CSC Global, as well as varied work experience outside the financial sector. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios and fund advisory services.

Linda Bumbalo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America and NewBridge Securities Corporation. 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.

Thomas Kim is a financial advisor at Merrill with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His career includes long-term tenures at both Bank of America and Merrill. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily 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, and institutional entities.

Randi Snyder is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She has held her current position at Merrill since 1995 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 developed by internal and third-party managers.

Kathleen Boyle is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Flemington, NJ. She has been with Edward Jones in various roles since 2012. Outside of her advisory work, she holds a notary public commission which she utilizes for both clients and non-clients as needed. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporates, and nonprofits. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

James Hunt is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2025, he worked at APW Capital and Aurora Private Wealth Management from 2019 to 2025, among other firms. In addition to his advisory role, Hunt is also licensed as an insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of services, including financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory, with investment strategies tailored to client objectives through multiple custody and platform arrangements.

Nicholas Digregorio is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2010. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexander Betancur is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill, based in Pennington, NJ, with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and EMT Solar and Roofing. 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

J Murphy is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, they provide guidance and strategies to help clients manage and grow their financial assets. J Murphy holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Guilford College. Their background supports their expertise in investment planning and wealth management.

Robert Formisano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lawrenceville, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2012 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate-based financial planning services.

Karyu Chou is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014 and holds a Series 66 credential. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Pablo Diatel 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, 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.

Bonnie Powell is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2008 and Bofa Distributors, Inc. since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and president of Bonnie Powell Associates, LLC, a family business, and holds a 10% ownership interest in a small record label started by her daughter. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Natalia Oliver is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has prior work experience at Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Legacy Coffee LLC, a business that imports roasted coffee beans for local cafés. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kevin Graham is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of Princeton Retirement Planning & Wealth Management LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management and model-based investment approaches.

Richard Polimeni is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Chair of the executive committee for the College Savings Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on education savings programs, and participates on an advisory group for the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board related to 529 savings plans and ABLE programs. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates strategic asset allocation with support services including trading, account administration, and custody.

Ronit Badlani is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Financial Life Insurance and Equitable Advisors. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Augustus Spaulding is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. He has held prior roles at Cresset Asset Management, Bank of America, and Merrill. Spaulding is president of the local chapter of the Exit Planning Institute. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, integrating proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor financial plans. The firm combines wealth management services with institutional trading capabilities and offers a broad range of capital markets services.

Marlon Jacome is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His work history includes positions at Valley Bank, Bank of America, and several retail and service roles before joining Merrill. 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.