Michael Reilly is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for Cantella & Co Inc for 20 years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides multiple investment platforms and strategies, including proprietary and third-party models, tailored to client objectives with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Steven Griffiths is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He specializes in developing personalized wealth management strategies that help clients achieve their financial and life goals. His disciplined approach starts with gaining a comprehensive understanding of each client’s unique needs, concerns, and objectives. Steven’s areas of expertise include executive compensation, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, and retirement income planning. He holds a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Steven earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Richmond. Outside of his professional role, Steven enjoys fishing, running, skiing, swimming, and spending time with his family. His practice emphasizes providing clients with access to investment insights from Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America, aiming to address various aspects of their financial lives with a comprehensive and client-focused approach.

Melissa Jenkins is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill, based in Pennington, NJ. She has 18 years of industry experience 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated with Bank of America's broader corporate platform.

Karen Klukososki is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2006. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, which allows access to a wide set of products and services.

Victoria Nelson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, New Jersey. She has seven years of experience at Merrill and previously worked in roles at Cape May Sweet House, Rider University, and Harbor View Restaurant. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Joseph Buono is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously held positions at Rider University, Rutgers University, and Mercer County Community College. 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, pension plans, and corporate fiduciaries.

Elizabeth Dahme is a financial advisor at Merrill with 46 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2007 and Bank of America since 2009. In a fiduciary capacity outside her advisory role, she serves as Power of Attorney for a family member. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Eric Burkett Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Skillman, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2013. Burkett also serves as a volunteer member of the Investment Advisory Committee for the American Bankers Association Foundation. 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, and institutional investors.

Oliver Gordon is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016 and previously worked for Moose Exhibits. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

James Balsamides is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2006 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s platform is integrated with Bank of America’s broader services, allowing access to a wide range of products and strategies.

Nicholas Hill is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational families. With nearly 15 years of experience in financial services, he focuses on delivering tax-efficient strategies, estate planning, executive compensation, and legacy planning. Nicholas works closely with clients and his team to develop customized approaches that address retirement, education, liability management, and portfolio management, aiming to simplify complex financial decisions and enhance clients’ financial and emotional wellbeing. Nicholas earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from James Madison University, concentrating in Human Resources and minoring in English. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Throughout his career, Nicholas has emphasized client-centric service, following a family tradition of prioritizing clients’ best interests and fostering long-term relationships. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Nicholas is involved with the YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon County. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching the Philadelphia Eagles, boating, playing golf and ice hockey, as well as relaxing at the family’s home on Long Beach Island.

Montgomery Gallant is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hamilton, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Gallant also owns the Gallant Group, a business involved in payroll and office expense management. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, offering tailored Recommendation Reports and a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive institutional platform.

Brian Polakowski is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He spent 17 years at BlackRock Investments, Inc. before joining Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in 2018. 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 wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a broad set of products and services beyond typical investment management.

Leonardo Ramos is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has worked at Bank of America and Fiserv Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Ramos works part-time as an independent contractor for DoorDash. 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, pension plans, and other institutional clients.

Peter Thomson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2009, as well as at Bank of America, N.A. and TD Waterhouse. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Cheryl Fuentes is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2008. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program for Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates closely with Bank of America’s corporate platform, providing access to a broad set of investment products and services.

John Von Nessen is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019, following prior roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Insight Private Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Hillsborough Raiders Touchdown Association and is a board member at Mary Mother of God Church in Hillsborough, NJ. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through independent financial professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party strategies with various custody and platform options.

Matthew Cusack is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a soccer referee and coach with the Monmouth Ocean Soccer Association, a nonprofit organization. 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 various institutional investors.

Thomas Laporta is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Santander Securities, and Sovereign Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors.

Casey Startzell is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic, having joined in 2023 after 11 years at FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he owns STARTZELLGROUP LLC, a tax preparation service for individuals, families, and small businesses. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors through a large network of advisers and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services and employs various tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage portfolios across asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.