Beth Theis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Merrill Lynch since 2014, with prior experience at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank dating back to 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Leandro Da Costa is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and has recently begun his career in the industry. His prior work experience includes roles at Bank of America, Amazon, FedEx, Provident Bank, and Staples. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniela Smith is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Raymond James since 2014. Raymond James & Associates 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, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

John Vitanzo is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He focuses on connecting complex market analytics with his clients' personal financial goals, emphasizing transparency, technical rigor, and trust in wealth planning. John has extensive experience in the financial industry, having served as Managing Director of Institutional Equities at both Oppenheimer & Company from 2008 to 2024 and CIBC World Markets from 2000 to 2008. Prior to that, he was Vice President and Retirement Plan Manager at Merrill Lynch from 1995 to 2000. Outside of his professional career, John enjoys a variety of activities including beach outings, fishing, football, golf, and surfing.

Nicholas Burk is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in Lawrenceville, NJ. His background includes five years at UBS Financial Services Inc. and seven years at North Jersey Country Club prior to entering the financial advisory field. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, with a financial planning process that incorporates structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Karen Edelman is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 registered advisor with UBS Financial Services in Lawrenceville, NJ. She has 28 years of industry experience, including 26 years at UBS. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals.

Matthew Pron is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Pron Wealth Management Group based in Princeton, New Jersey. He joined Merrill in 2016, bringing with him a background of military service and a family legacy in wealth management. Matthew works with individuals, families, and business entities to provide comprehensive wealth management solutions including portfolio management, financial strategy, liquidity solutions, banking, and legacy planning. Prior to his financial advisory career, Matthew served five years as an infantry squad leader in the United States Marine Corps. His military service included assignments with the 3rd Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team, where he conducted security operations at Guantanamo Bay and supported U.S. Embassy security in the Middle East, and a deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in the South Pacific. Following his honorable discharge in 2014, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, magna cum laude, from Drexel University. Matthew serves as President of Drexel's Veteran Alumni Network, assisting veterans with their transition to education and career development. Matthew holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is involved with several professional and community organizations including the Drexel Veteran's Alumni Network, Drexel Veteran’s Association, The Union League of Philadelphia, the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation, and The Mission Continues. He resides in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania with his wife Katie and their two sons. Outside of work, Matthew enjoys golfing, ice hockey, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Kenneth Stewart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with offerings that span retail and institutional investment solutions.

Laura Cook is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates and its affiliated entities since 2007, with a one-year break serving as a homemaker. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and advisory services that emphasize tailored, non-discretionary consulting supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management strategies.

Sam Abell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for two years and FedEx for three years. Abell holds a Series 66 designation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Peter Barlow is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as trustee for his disabled son’s Special Needs Trust. Raymond James & Associates 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, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Felix Menezes is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Plainsboro, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental condominium property. 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 operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to tailor services according to client goals and risk tolerance.

Danielle Escobar is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She collaborates closely with clients to understand their financial goals and priorities, developing clear strategies to help them achieve those objectives. Danielle's approach involves a comprehensive understanding of each client's financial situation as well as their long-term aspirations. Danielle has over eight years of experience in the financial services industry, with expertise in wealth management, investment analysis, and portfolio design. She joined Merrill in 2021, following roles at Wells Fargo Advisors as an Investment Analyst and at Hartford Funds as a Valuation Analyst and Advisory Support Consultant. Her focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and International Business from Cabrini University and a Master's degree in Finance and Strategic Management from Villanova University, where she also served as co-president of the Graduate Student Association. Danielle is a member of the Semester at Sea Alumni. Residing in Philadelphia, she is active in sports, especially soccer, and enjoys spending time with her family and following local professional teams.

Vincent Notte is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Osaic Wealth, Inc. and New Century Financial Group, LLC for approximately 30 years and with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company for 33 years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship involved in insurance sales. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Rohit Mehrotra is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at several firms including JPMorgan Securities LLC, Silicon Valley Bank, and First Citizens Investor Services. Outside of his advisory role, Mehrotra serves on the boards of the McCarter Theatre and Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region, as well as advisory councils for Rutgers Health Leadership and the Tuck School of Business. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options with a focus on diversified model portfolios and long-term strategies.

Francesco Mollo is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been part of the financial services industry since 2006 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2010, bringing years of independent financial advising and investment experience. Francesco primarily works with real estate investors and business owners to develop long-term wealth management strategies. He specializes in services for defined benefit and defined contribution plans, employee financial health, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Francesco collaborates closely with clients' attorneys and accountants to address financial, retirement, education, tax, trust, and estate matters, including wealth transfer and business succession strategies. His team also focuses on tax deferral strategies for business and property owners seeking to liquidate real estate holdings or business interests. Francesco earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Rowan University. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is an active member of his community and the Sons of Italy in the Cherry Hill, New Jersey area. Francesco enjoys golfing, ice hockey, skiing, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Thomas Honan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Allied Wealth Partners and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Outside of finance, he has been involved in a catering business making and serving pizza. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across a broad investable universe.

David Tardiff is a Financial Consultant who partners with clients to provide tailored financial guidance aligned with their unique investment goals and objectives. He brings extensive experience from his previous roles in the financial services industry. David's professional background includes positions at Fidelity and Vanguard. From 2021 to 2024, he worked as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity. Prior to that, he held multiple roles at Vanguard from 2007 to 2021, including Senior Internal Sales Executive, Flagship Advice Chief of Staff, Retail Sales Supervisor, Investment Specialist, and Client Relationship Associate. Outside of his professional career, David has personal interests in beach activities, cars, football, running, and traveling.

Jeanne Howell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and 2016, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and methodologies.

Sherry Maclean Maurer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and has operated the Maclean Agency, LLC since 1993. Maurer holds a real estate license used primarily for referral purposes through Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty in Princeton, NJ, and engages in transition management consulting through Maclean Consultants. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, research, and technology including machine learning.