Kyle Kost is a Senior Financial Advisor with The Kugel Briegs Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the group in 2019 and helps clients with multigenerational wealth and retirement planning. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Kyle specialized in physical alternative investment strategies tailored to high net worth clients. The Kugel Briegs Group has served the retirement planning and wealth management needs of clients for over 25 years, overseeing assets of approximately $2.7 billion as of October 2024. Kyle holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida with concentrations in Finance, Real Estate, and Entrepreneurship. He has earned several industry designations, including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) from the College for Financial Planning Institutes in Denver, Colorado, the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) from the National Association of Plan Advisors, as well as Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is also a member of the Florida Wealth Management Association. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Kyle is involved with community organizations such as the J. Wood Platt Scholarship Trust Fund and The Matthew Renk Foundation. He grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and currently resides in Princeton, New Jersey.

Michael Castoro is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has worked in the fitness and retail sectors, including Life Time Fitness and Lord & Taylor. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Douglas Heil is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Avantax in various capacities from 1992 to 2021. He owns a tax preparation business operating under DKH Tax Professionals LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and a variety of investment strategies.

Kyle Smith is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 6 years of industry experience. He holds CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management solutions supported by strategic asset allocation and due diligence from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Maria Mc Keon is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leveraging over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. She has served in various roles including senior investment banker and public finance professional at Citigroup, co-founder of an advisory firm, CFO, and financial advisor to multiple enterprises. Her practice focuses on corporate and personal investment, retirement planning, liquidity management, insurance, and lending solutions within the Bank of America platform. Maria works with businesses, institutions, non-profits, and individual investors to help them achieve their financial goals through a holistic approach. Maria holds a Bachelor's degree from Herzen University and a Master's degree in International Finance and Business from Columbia University in New York City. She holds several professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She maintains a nationwide advisory practice and has considerable international finance and business background from her extensive work and travel in emerging markets. Outside of her professional life, Maria is an avid traveler and engages in personal interests such as antiquing, gardening, and tennis.

Maria Muth is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at IC Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc. Maria is also a CPA with over 25 years at Mark J. Mauro CPA and is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through Mauro & Co., PC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and alternative strategies.

Vinny Gurnani is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in wealth management, retirement planning, and personal legacy and estate planning strategies. He supports clients by developing personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals, focusing on areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, retirement income, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans. Prior to his career in wealth management, Vinny served as a Chief Financial Officer in the corporate sector for two decades. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Bombay and has earned the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Vinny emphasizes long-term retirement and legacy planning and integrates his accounting background and corporate experience into his financial management and investment strategy implementation. He also participates in community volunteering in line with Merrill’s tradition of service.

Kathleen Reese is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2005. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

James Altman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Michael Babinski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2016 to 2021 before joining Merrill in 2021. 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 strategies supported by internal investment teams and third-party managers for a variety of client types, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Arti Shah is a financial advisor with Osaic who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic, she worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Sii. Outside of her advisory role, she consults on marketing for in vitro diagnostic products through D-TEK LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Christopher Wittmann is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab since 2022. Prior to his advisory career, he was involved with The Bayou: Southern Kitchen and worked at Cracker Barrel for ten years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment process.

Hedy Zahran is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on understanding clients' goals and helping them navigate options to work towards achieving those objectives. She collaborates with clients to examine their financial plans, define their destinations, and identify appropriate paths, utilizing Fidelity's range of offerings to support meaningful progress. Prior to joining Fidelity, Hedy accumulated extensive experience in the financial sector, including roles such as Vice President at MSCI from 2011 to 2016 and at Pershing from 2008 to 2009. Earlier in her career, she held positions at Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, Scudder Kemper Investments, and BEA Associates, gaining a broad foundation in financial services. Hedy holds a California Insurance License, which complements her expertise in financial consulting.

Colin Sullivan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch since 2013, including tenure at Bank of America, N.A. since 2022. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams, with various features including strategic asset allocation and tax-aware options.

James Leuenberger is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2012 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. He is also involved in the sale and service of Prudential-sponsored property and casualty insurance. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, advisory services, and brokerage products through an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with insurance and lending services.

Kaitlin Horan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her career includes positions at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. She is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm integrates proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

N Sean Longo is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a partner of The Morrison, Longo & De Stefano Group. Since beginning his career at Merrill in 2005, he has focused on helping clients develop personalized wealth management strategies that address their unique financial objectives and concerns. Sean leads the group's investment committee, collaborating with colleagues and clients to implement customized investment plans that consider risk tolerance, investment timeline, liquidity needs, and both short- and long-term goals. His expertise includes executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Sean holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Montclair State University and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA™), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He has also been recognized on Forbes' "Best-in-State Next Gen Advisors" list in 2019. Sean resides in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, with his wife Alicia and their three children. Outside of work, he enjoys mountain biking, cooking, playing the guitar, and running.

Stephen Waite II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Alexandria, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, offering written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to support its advisory process while maintaining a broad range of investment and insurance solutions.

Mark Spedaliere is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a Senior Vice President. He has been part of the Keller, Spedaliere, and Langley team for 25 years, where he applies his background in economics, financial data analysis, and knowledge of macroeconomic factors to support clients in managing their wealth. Mark holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation, earned in 2005, and is also a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides personalized investment strategies, including discretionary management through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Mark graduated from Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics and is a life member of Mensa. His team has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list for 2023 and 2024. Mark's approach emphasizes understanding clients' goals through frequent and open conversations to deliver integrated strategies beyond investment management, including retirement planning, education planning, tax minimization, and family wealth management. In his personal life, Mark resides in Basking Ridge with his wife and three children. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, tennis, watching Italian soccer and football, playing pickleball and racquetball, listening to music, and spending time with his family.

Michael Turchi is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in retirement planning, diversification strategies, tax-efficient investing, and goal planning. Michael works with a team to assist individuals and families in meeting their financial objectives. His client focus areas include education planning, employee benefits planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Michael holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He completed his education at CUNY College of Staten Island. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys baseball, football, music, spending time with his family, and watching movies.