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 financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Hamilton, NJ. He holds the Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016 and is also involved with Sheehy & Molinelli, a related investment business. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by extensive research and technology.

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 at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and has held roles in both financial services and healthcare sectors. He operates under Alcove Private Wealth, a DBA related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Joseph Haas III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for six years and Signator Investors, Inc. for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in e-commerce and life coaching activities. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Lauren Williams is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2016 and previously worked at Randstad for one year. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated within Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Robert Gorman Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on nonprofit boards, including positions as treasurer and board chair. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm’s approach combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations delivered by a centralized consulting team in partnership with clients’ financial advisors.

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 with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2006 and concurrently with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of advisory work, she serves as a health and nutrition coach for Optavia. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other fiduciaries.

Matthew Falsetti is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2007 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. 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 diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates its services within Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide range of products and trading capabilities.

Mark Eskander is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. Prior to joining Merrill, he held positions at Western Governors University, Amazon, Wells Fargo, and worked in education at Seton Hall University and Monroe Woodbury High School. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

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.

David Milford is a CFP® and ChFC® with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Novartis for four years. He is based in Princeton, NJ. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jennifer Williamson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Yardley, PA. She holds the Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, she worked with Waddell & Reed, INC. and various insurance carriers through W&R Insurance Agencies. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, research, and technology-driven solutions.

Jason Zubris is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity for over 19 years, holding various roles including Financial Consultant since 2008 and Vice President since 2017. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Service Representative at Merrill Lynch from 2003 to 2004. Jason has extensive experience working with high net worth clients and families, focusing on wealth planning and financial goal achievement. His professional background encompasses investment consulting and financial advising within the financial services industry. Outside of his professional role, Jason's personal interests include beach activities, cooking and baking, fitness, food, football, and spending time with pets.

James Mekovetz Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously spent 18 years at Morgan Stanley. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Noah Facciolo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and CSC Global, as well as varied work experience outside the financial sector. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios and fund advisory services.

Linda Bumbalo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, NewBridge Securities Corporation, Paxton Financial, and Creative Plan Designs. 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 including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Jeremy Bravo Sanmartin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of experience at the firm. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Bank of America, as well as positions in education at Pennsylvania State University - Lehigh Valley, Northampton Area Community College, and Freedom High School. 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 range of individuals and institutions. The firm integrates its services with Bank of America's corporate platform, providing access to a wide array of investment products and related services.

Mark Spina is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. Outside of traditional advisory roles, Spina is the owner and president of Focused on Integrity Inc., a business related to Primerica's operations. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program that primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.