Christopher Certo is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with professionals and business owners to simplify their financial picture and build strategies aligned with their long-term goals. His approach is straightforward and collaborative, focusing on helping clients understand their options clearly and make informed decisions with confidence. Certo's expertise includes structuring investments more efficiently, improving tax positioning over time, and navigating financial decisions as clients' careers and income evolve. He concentrates on client focus areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, Christopher enjoys music, soccer, swimming, volleyball, and spending time with his family.

Matthew Javois is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2008 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Javois Enterprises LLC, an entity created to manage office lease arrangements for Primerica. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating with a tiered wrap fee structure and maintaining discretion over model offerings.

Davis Walker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc., Davis Walker Financial Services, LLC, Northwestern Mutual, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, 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 financial planning services.

Brian Sweatt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes previous roles at Raymond James Financial Services and the firm SWEATT & WALTERS ASSOC LLC, which he has been involved with since 1985. 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 comprehensive advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing various portfolio strategies and advanced operational tools.

Jeffrey Mattonelli is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Van Leeuwen & Company, LLC and Lincoln Financial Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a broad range of advisory and brokerage services.

Emil Baczyk is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He currently works at RBC Capital Markets and has prior experience at City National Bank, PNC Investments, and Wells Fargo Clearing. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to each client’s risk profile using both in-house and third-party investment managers.

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.

Bobby Belvin Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Edison, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2022 and has prior experience at Primerica Financial Services and the New York City Housing Authority. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of investment-related products and refers home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through third-party providers.

Eugene Bozzo Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Cetera and Foresters Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

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.

Veranika Khamianok is a Financial Services Advisor (FSA) with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in developing personalized financial plans that align with clients' unique goals, including education funding, retirement planning, and long-term family objectives. Veranika emphasizes a client-centered approach that prioritizes individual perspectives and priorities, aiming to simplify the complexities of investing and wealth management. Veranika holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Yerevan State Institute of Economics and a Master's degree from Brandeis University.

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.

Francy Ruiz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2006. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional accounts.

Jake Surma is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously spent three years with MetLife Securities Inc. Additionally, Surma is involved in the sale of individual and group life, health, disability, dental, long-term care, and Medicare-related insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

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.