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 at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2006 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a health and nutrition coach for Optavia. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Russell Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Outside of advising, he owns The RCS Group, LLC, a financial planning business, and serves on the investment committee for Safe & Sound Somerset. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Matthew Falsetti is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2007 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Mark Eskander is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held roles at Western Governors University, Amazon, Wells Fargo, and Seton Hall University. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Frank Petrelli is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Petrelli serves as a firefighter and union president for Paterson Fireman Local 202, as well as the legislative chairman for the New Jersey State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory models, including third-party managed programs and discretionary portfolios, and offers ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

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.

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 at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America and NewBridge Securities Corporation. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Kim is a financial advisor at Merrill with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His career includes long-term tenures at both Bank of America and Merrill. Merrill, together 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.

Randi Snyder is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She has held her current position at Merrill since 1995 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 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.

Jinesh Shah is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in developing customized wealth strategies tailored to each client’s evolving needs. As a Merrill Wealth Management Advisor, he focuses on structuring and aligning broader financial strategies encompassing investment management, tax efficiency, retirement planning, and risk considerations. He works with a select group of business owners and high-earning professionals to address complex financial decisions requiring coordination, clarity, and a long-term perspective. His work particularly centers on clients navigating key financial inflection points, such as liquidity events, concentrated positions, and peak earning years. Jinesh serves as a strategic advisor, collaborating with clients’ CPAs and attorneys to ensure financial decisions are coordinated across investment, tax, and estate considerations. His professional credentials include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jinesh holds a Bachelor's Degree from Drexel University and is proficient in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys hiking, music, photography, pickleball, reading, swimming, tennis, traveling, watching movies, and yoga.

James Hunt is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2025, he worked at APW Capital and Aurora Private Wealth Management from 2019 to 2025, among other firms. In addition to his advisory role, Hunt is also licensed as an insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of services, including financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory, with investment strategies tailored to client objectives through multiple custody and platform arrangements.

Nicholas Digregorio is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2010. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sophia Genna is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she held various roles including positions at the New Jersey Innovation Institute, Forest Hill Field Club, and Rutgers University. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth spectrums, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Alexander Betancur is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill, based in Pennington, NJ, with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and EMT Solar and Roofing. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Mirian Marquina is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Merkl is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors and holds the Series 66 credential. He has been in the industry since 2026, starting his advisory career with LPL Financial Enterprise before joining Equitable Advisors. Prior to his financial services roles, he has held various positions including work in marketing and hospitality, and attended Indiana University. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing third-party managers and a variety of investment vehicles.