Cooper Simon is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, joining the firm in 2025. Prior to his current role, he held various positions outside the financial industry, including work at Smashed Waffles and Moe's Southwest Grill. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, with portfolio options tailored for tax sensitivity and varying investment restrictions.

Elizabeth Scafa is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently affiliated with Cetera and serves as a Senior Wealth Advisor at TruPlan Financial Advisors. Her background includes roles in mortgage lending and insurance sales, and she is co-trustee of two family living trusts. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients across a wide range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm supports various investment strategies through affiliated and third-party managers, serving over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Michael O Brien is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and is currently also affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2021. 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 a range of clients including individuals and institutions.

Michael Powers is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career with Merrill in 2014 after graduating from the University of Southern Indiana. Michael holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR®, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor. Michael focuses on helping clients develop potential solutions and providing investment guidance tailored to individuals, their families, and their businesses by understanding their short- and long-term financial objectives. His expertise spans areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. Outside of his professional role, Michael serves on the board of directors for the Evansville Salvation Army and is involved with community organizations including the ARC of Evansville, Evansville Christian Life Center, and Lakeside Church. He resides in Evansville, Indiana with his wife, Jordan, and their daughters, Lainie and Eleanor. Michael's personal interests include golfing, hunting, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Bruce Brittingham Jr. serves as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Wealth Management, specializing in advising affluent individuals, families, corporate executives, and business owners. Since beginning his career in financial services in 2017, Bruce has focused on developing customized wealth management strategies that integrate investment management, retirement planning, estate planning strategies, executive compensation planning, risk management, as well as banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. Bruce's approach centers on understanding client priorities and aligning their investments, wealth planning, lending strategies, retirement goals, and legacy objectives into comprehensive financial plans. He leverages Merrill's network of specialists to provide guidance across all stages of wealth creation, preservation, and transfer. Bruce holds a Bachelor's Degree from Wagner College and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He is committed to providing objective, personalized, and relationship-driven advice to help clients navigate financial complexities and make confident decisions aligned with their personal and family goals.

Sean Roarty is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brenda Dolan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Merrill since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a managing member and owner of Krav Maga Invicta, a self-defense, fitness, and wellness center focused on teaching the Israeli self-defense system, Krav Maga. 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.

Magnita Kluvitse is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Ronald Meehan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2022 and has held various roles including an employee position at Jenkinsons Pavilion, where he serves as an ocean rescue lifeguard. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

John Liston is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Warenkiewicz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Marlboro, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for the Estate of Edward Manley. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored through a client intake process that documents goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Gerald Silver is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He is based in Lawrenceville, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Ronald Klear is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved part-time as an independent associate in a health solutions startup and works as a party planner, as well as serving as a consultant for the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum. 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.

Christopher Sylvester is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Merrill since 2008 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Marianna Mansour is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019, following an 11-year tenure at Bank of America and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

John Schade is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm operates on a non-discretionary basis, combining institutional advisory services with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Ryan Carson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Pitt Ohio LLC, and Lincoln Financial Network. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rosana O'Brien is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2020 and at Bank of America, N.A. from 2024 to the present. Outside of finance, she has experience with A.C Amoore Arts & Crafts from 2013 to 2020. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals and institutions.

Neil Larson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2014, including his current tenure beginning in 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and My House Your Home. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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.

Adam Behrens is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2010. 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 various institutional investors.