Brendan Shadle is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and has experience outside finance with companies including DoorDash. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside due diligence on alternative investments.

Theresa Walker is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been providing financial guidance since 1982. She specializes in developing wealth management strategies tailored to individual client needs. Theresa works closely with clients to identify their primary financial goals, such as education funding, retirement planning, and trust services, and crafts strategies aimed at building, managing, and preserving wealth for current and future generations. Leveraging the investment resources of Merrill Lynch and the banking capabilities of Bank of America, Theresa is able to address various aspects of her clients’ financial lives. She also collaborates with a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America, N.A., who provides personalized home financing advice designed to complement overall financial strategies. Theresa holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned her high school diploma from Saint Maria Gorretti High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Niki Patel is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017. Prior to her career in finance, she was employed at Sunglass Hut and Rutgers University. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Kyle Farley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at GWN Securities, KADES-MARGOLIS, and Lincoln Financial Distributors. 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 advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David Briggs is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies that align with clients’ short-, mid-, and long-term goals. David works closely with clients to address areas such as retirement income, college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, tax minimization, philanthropic planning, and managing new wealth. He also supports women and wealth and leverages resources from Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. David holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers College and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He communicates fluently in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse clientele. David is also actively involved in his community as a member of the Isles Board of Trustees. Outside of his professional work, David enjoys biking, fishing, hiking, music, painting, pickleball, skiing, surfing, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Kevin Altman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and RKL, as well as experience in staffing and risk management firms. He also spent several years in academic positions at the University of Pittsburgh and the University at Albany. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm utilizes model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated with Bank of America’s broader platform.

Thomas O'Donnell Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2009 and 2011, respectively. 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 client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Patrick Dunne is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2015. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated with Bank of America’s broader financial platform.

John Dyer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2015. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu covering cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, along with specialized services such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning.

Kellan Ward is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He began his career in the financial industry in 2025. Prior to joining LPL, he gained experience working in the catering and hospitality sectors. Outside of advising, he is involved with 12th Street Catering and holds a non-variable insurance role. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products within an integrated platform.

Eugenia Ritvin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Doylestown, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2014. In addition to advising, she receives non-investment related compensation for referrals of home security, automation products, and other home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and offers advisory services through model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Steven Samlin is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at Farmers Financial Solutions and Farmers Insurance Group. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management arrangements, and brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Khush Batth is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2025. Prior to this, Khush worked as a Financial Planner at Prudential from 2024 to 2025. In these roles, Khush focuses on financial planning that centers around a comprehensive understanding of clients' personal and financial priorities to co-create tailored investment plans. Khush emphasizes a framework for success in financial planning, aiming to align investment strategies with clients' goals and values. Outside of the professional sphere, Khush has interests that include beach activities, biking, fitness, hiking, motorcycles, and soccer.

Jason Gaffney is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm leverages its integration within Bank of America’s platform to provide access to a wide range of products and services.

Eric Birnbaum is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to understanding clients' goals, dreams, and aspirations. Eric emphasizes educating clients by simplifying complex financial concepts, aiming to build strong relationships based on confidence and trust that provide clients with peace of mind and fulfillment. Eric has extensive experience in the financial services industry, with a career spanning over two decades. Prior to his current role, he served as Assistant Branch Manager and Branch Service Manager at Fidelity Investments, and held various positions at New England Securities, including Operations Manager and Managing Associate. He began his career as a Financial Representative at First Investors. Outside of his professional work, Eric enjoys comedy, family activities, spending time at the lake, music, outdoor adventures, and parenthood.

James Peters is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2005 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill offers managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated within Bank of America’s platform, featuring a range of taxable and tax-aware investment options.

Gina Rogers is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jesse Brookreson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining Raymond James in 2021. Brookreson serves as a finance committee member at St. Robert Bellarmine Roman Catholic Church in Warrington, PA. Raymond James & Associates offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm provides tailored financial plans and investment recommendations through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and supports institutional consulting via its Institutional Fiduciary Solutions division.

Jordan Litz is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 18 years of industry experience, including 14 years with Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a company developing a social networking application for smartphone users. 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, and institutional investors.

Shara Motola is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Motola is based in Lawrenceville, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies to support client objectives.