Christian Batcha is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and The Shannon Group, having joined the team in 2017. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Prior to his current role, Christian accumulated 17 years of experience as an equity trader with Bank of New York (Pershing) and Mirae Asset Securities, as well as 4 years in risk and audit at BlackRock. Christian graduated from Lehigh University with a bachelor's degree in Finance and attended Princeton Day School. His team focuses on managing the financial lives of multi-generational families, addressing goals such as education planning, retirement income, and philanthropic planning through personalized investment approaches. Outside of his professional career, Christian lives in Pennington, New Jersey with his wife Mary and their three children. He is involved in the community as a coach for Nassau Ice Hockey and enjoys football, ice hockey, running, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Jack Demouth is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on delivering personalized financial planning services for individuals, families, and businesses, helping clients prepare for retirement, education, and estate planning. Jack and his experienced team utilize strategic planning to build personalized portfolios around clients' financial goals. Jack earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Rowan University. He holds professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). With expertise in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, and tax minimization, Jack provides comprehensive advisory services. A native of Princeton Junction, Jack actively participates in his community through volunteering. He has over 10 years of volunteer experience with the West Windsor Little League and the West Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 1.

Dustin Hoffman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for five years. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates Curly Tail Ice Cream LLC, a food service business at festivals. 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, and institutional investors.

Kyle Braender is a financial professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at various firms including Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, and Northwestern Mutual. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with RMB Wealth Advisors, LLC, providing financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, employing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and investment options.

Evan Peterson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at MSA Capital Group and Ampak Data and Electrical. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kelli Diana is a Financial Consultant at the Bridgewater Investor Center with Fidelity Investments. In her role, she works closely with clients to understand their unique personal and financial situations, aiming to co-create and implement financial plans that provide peace of mind. Kelli's experience with Fidelity Investments spans several positions since 2020, including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and an internship. She holds a California Insurance License.

Peter Carpenter is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1998, including roles at Merrill Lynch Canada starting in 2007. 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 developed by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Uehling is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2014. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Carolyn Sanderson is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2014 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the boards of The Watershed Institute, an environmental organization, and CIEE, an education nonprofit. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Ellen Baber is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 35 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Ellen serves as co-trustee for her spouse's trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Andrew Sullivan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., and various positions outside finance, including time at Camp All-Sport and the University of Edinburgh. 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 institutional investors.

Michael Gallagher is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on guiding clients through various financial challenges and life milestones by developing personalized wealth management strategies. His approach integrates investment portfolio management, estate planning services, and wealth transfer techniques to address a wide range of client needs. Gallagher’s expertise encompasses college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible investing including ESG, and retirement income planning. He combines the resources of a major financial services firm with his team’s capabilities to deliver customized solutions. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from The College of New Jersey and maintains professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Gallagher is active in community organizations such as the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, Boy Scouts of America, and Habitat For Humanity. Outside of work, his interests include baseball, basketball, cooking, fishing, football, gardening, golfing, music, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Stephen Loughran is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in the Princeton, New Jersey office. He has been associated with Merrill Lynch for over 30 years. Before serving as a Wealth Management Advisor, he held the position of National Sales Manager for Merrill's Wealth Management Services and Special Investor Services. In these roles, he specialized in providing financial services to corporate executives, high-net worth individuals, and professional athletes. During his tenure, Stephen contributed to the development of various financial products, including stock option programs, alternative investment strategies, and private equity products. He also played a role in creating investment programs in collaboration with the PGA TOUR and the Association of Tennis Professionals to support professional athletes in managing their financial assets. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Princeton University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He resides in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, with his wife Barbara and their four children.

Christopher Mac Donald is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch since 2007. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Ashby is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2010 and is also associated with Bank of America. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Pryia Roy is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Newtown, PA, holding a Series 63 designation and having five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James & Associates in 2020, she worked for the Department of Homeland Security for 21 years. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Michael Cross Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. 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 institutional investors.

Steven Szmak is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. He is also the sole proprietor of Albri, LLC, an investment-related business based in Flemington, New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model outcomes.

Joseph D'amore is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked at LPL Financial, LLC and Penn Wealth Planning for over a decade. He also serves as an adjunct lecturer at Gwynedd Mercy University, teaching undergraduate courses. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides written recommendation reports combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, supported by a centralized consulting team and enhanced by algorithmic automation overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

Andrew Murphy is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Pennington, NJ, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to Merrill, he held positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, and has also been involved with the Cherry Hill Varsity Lacrosse Camp. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.