Brenden Hellyer is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on helping clients design and execute financial plans aimed at pursuing their goals. In his role, he assists clients and families in growing and protecting their wealth, making investment decisions, and simplifying their financial lives. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2025, Brenden worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge from 2012 to 2025. His experience spans over a decade in the financial services industry, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of financial planning and investment strategies. Outside of his professional career, Brenden has interests in baseball, boating, fishing, and outdoor adventures.

Michelle May is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 1999, currently serving as a financial advisor in Lebanon, NJ. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis.

Nitin Shah is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains a part-time position with Weichert Realtors, holding real estate licenses for family use, and provides notary public services on a voluntary basis. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, delivers 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.

Maria Gaspari is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 19 years of industry experience. She has held positions at RBC Capital Markets since 2020 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC from 2009 to 2020. She holds a Series 66 designation. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of wrap fee advisory programs and customizes investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Lisa Sehgal is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In her current role since 2022, she partners with clients to understand their financial needs and goals, identifying strategies that support their unique financial plans. She brings significant professional and personal experience to each client interaction and focuses on helping investors utilize Fidelity's investment products to pursue their financial objectives. Her experience at Fidelity spans several roles, including Financial Consultant from 2018 to 2022 and Associate Financial Consultant from 2017 to 2018. Prior to her tenure at Fidelity, she held marketing leadership positions such as Director of Marketing at Judico Capital in Singapore and Director of Retail Marketing at Fidelity Investments in Hong Kong. She also served as Senior Marketing Manager at Fidelity Investments and Assistant Vice President at PaineWebber, Inc. Lisa holds a California Insurance License.

Justin Steele is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Janus Management Holdings Corp and Janus Distributors LLC for ten years and currently provides investment advisory services through Paradigm Wealth Advisory LLC, an independent advisory firm he founded. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research from internal and third-party sources.

Mark Shapiro is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and board member for the Princeton Learning Cooperative, a nonprofit homeschooling support center. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christina Blackwell is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated since 2011. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Kellerman is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America, Newbridge Securities Corporation, and Black River Wealth Management. Kellerman also spent four years at Muhlenberg College. 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 individuals, and institutional investors.

Marc Teitelbaum is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2005. 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.

William Schetler Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., and operating Schetler Landscaping Services LLC. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Brian Short is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated 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 (SPS) Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rohan Seth is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held roles at Salesforce, Inc. and Sisense, Inc. He is currently based in Lawrenceville, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and offers a range of investment and planning services across retail and institutional markets.

Karl Conrad is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1997 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sara Lemley is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, having 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Oppenheimer for five years before joining Merrill in 2019. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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 developed by internal and third-party managers.

Karl Falkenstein IV is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 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 at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kiranmai Ganti is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked at Bank of America and Educational Testing Service. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Justin Parisi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles in sectors including automotive sales and food service. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory roles to registered investment companies, and integration of AI in its research processes.

Melissa Swayne is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager with Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. In this role, she works with clients to understand their financial situations and goals, aiming to develop personalized financial plans. She emphasizes trustworthiness and transparency in her client relationships. Melissa has nearly 30 years of experience in financial services. Her previous roles at Fidelity included Planning Consultant from 2020 to 2026 and Relationship Manager from 2019 to 2020. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Client Associate at Merrill Lynch from 2007 to 2018 and operated as a Virtual Bookkeeper from 1998 to 2007. Earlier in her career, she was a Small Business Loan Officer and SBA Lender at ATT Capital Corp from 1991 to 1998 and an Auditor for the Resolution Trust Corporation from 1989 to 1991.

Filippo Maiello is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Santander Securities, and Vivint Solar. Outside of his advisory work, he has performed part-time work for Uber. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.