Emil Baczyk is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at RBC Capital Markets in Princeton, NJ. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that combine discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with financial planning, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies to clients’ risk profiles.

Thomas Sullivan III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including B. Riley Wealth Management, National Asset Management, Bank of America, Merrill, and PNC Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors and extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Leona Thompson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. Her background includes roles at several firms such as Vanguard and Bank of America, along with diverse experience in multiple other companies across various industries. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christine Arnold is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2004. 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Keith Calandra is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PGIM Investments, Prudential Investment Management Services, Bank of America, and Hennion & Walsh Inc. Outside of advising, he manages a small number of rental properties. Merrill, along 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Brian Reznikov is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Grubhub, and several educational institutions. 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.

Garren Nowicki is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career as an actuary with PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young before transitioning to wealth management in 2000. Garren holds a bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University and has earned several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His practice focuses on education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income. Garren is engaged with professional and community organizations such as the Pennsylvania State University Alumni Association, Nittany Lion Club, THON, Upper Makefield Youth Baseball and Softball, and the Yardley Makefield Soccer Club. Outside of work, Garren spends time with his wife and four children, often participating in or watching soccer. He also enjoys baseball, football, interior decorating, skiing, softball, traveling, volleyball, and watching movies.

Hardy Hodges III is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Fidelity in Trenton, NJ, bringing 18 years of industry experience. His career includes 15 years at Merrill, along with roles at Bank of America and Fidelity Investments. Outside of finance, he operates small businesses selling flavored green teas and engages in affiliate marketing. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across various investment vehicles.

Jeffrey Strasburg is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with LPL Financial, based in Hamilton, NJ, and has 8 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of investment strategies and advisor support tools.

Jeffrey Sussman is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 2015. In his current role, he works directly with clients and their families to develop and implement individualized financial plans. Jeffrey leverages the resources available at Fidelity to assist clients in planning for complex financial goals, especially in challenging market conditions. Before his current position, Jeffrey held roles as a Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant at Fidelity. He also has experience at BlackRock, where he worked as a Sales Associate and Sales Support Representative from 2011 to 2013.

Nicholas Shenkler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and has experience in various roles outside of finance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Joseph Haas III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for six years and Signator Investors, Inc. for 21 years. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in life coaching and e-commerce activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives using a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Lauren Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill with 9 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2016. Prior to joining Merrill, she was employed at Randstad for one year. 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 developed by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Gorman Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Gorman serves as treasurer on a nonprofit board and also holds a board chair position at another organization outside the investment industry. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides annual retirement income planning through non-discretionary recommendations focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Carter Moore is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked in education and the hospitality industry. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Charles Walsh III is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Fidelity, where he has worked in various capacities since 2006, including roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Tara Ann Goral is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2006 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a health and nutrition coach for Optavia. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Falsetti is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2007 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. 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, and various institutional investors.

Mark Eskander is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held roles at Western Governors University, Amazon, Wells Fargo, and Seton Hall 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Michal Plonski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Yardley, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Sun Roofing and Lifetime Fitness. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through tailored planning processes and a range of investment offerings.