James Shaw is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves as a partner of Shaw, McNulty & Associates, where he works with professionals, business owners, and families to address complex financial needs. His client-focused approach encompasses comprehensive wealth structuring, personalized financial and retirement planning, tax-efficient portfolio construction, insurance and risk management, and retirement plan administration. James began his career in 2012 at BlackRock, gaining experience in client management, investment operations, and security analysis. His expertise includes investment strategies such as asset-backed debt securities, hedging strategies, and private equity. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) Professional. James earned a bachelor's degree with a double major in Finance and Economics from The College of New Jersey and is active in his collegiate community, having previously served on the board of the TCNJ Alumni Association. Outside of his professional role, James enjoys traveling, golfing, boxing, skiing, and spending time with his wife and family.

Jay Gilston is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Mass Mutual, Ameriprise, and CUNA Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is also involved in fixed insurance sales and life settlement services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide advisory firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, as well as institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting various program structures and custodial relationships.

Edward Marsh is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2003. 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 developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexis Tucker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Alexis held roles at Northwestern Mutual and MassMutual Tri State. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory work for registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Bill Barba is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is the CEO and owner of BBNY Consulting LLC, a consulting business. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs and provides fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Margaret Walsh is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience, including her current role since 2020. Her earlier work history includes positions at the University of Montana and the University of Notre Dame. 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.

Kevin Gonzalez Jacquez is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Courier Network, Home Depot Inc., and other companies. 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.

John O'Leary is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years at the firm and 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Pennington, NJ. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lawrence Olivadoti Jr. is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in wealth management for physicians, biotech, and healthcare professionals. He assists clients including physicians, biotech and pharmaceutical professionals, business owners, and healthcare innovators with financial decisions related to equity compensation, retirement plans, concentrated stock positions, estate and retirement planning, business ownership, and wealth transfer. Based in the Greater Philadelphia region, Lawrence works with businesses, individuals, and families across healthcare, biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and business ownership to align financial resources with long-term goals. His specialties include working with physicians, biotech professionals, pharmaceutical professionals, and medical device professionals, focusing on equity compensation, concentrated stock, retirement planning, investment management, business ownership, legacy planning, and estate planning. Lawrence holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University - New Brunswick and completed a certificate program at Yale School of Management. He holds professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Jay Slade is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Flagstar Advisors, Signature Securities Group, and HSBC Bank USA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Education for Old Bridge Public Schools. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, supported by research and algorithmic analysis.

Shiekh Saif Uddin is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2013 after eight years of experience as an entrepreneur and consultant operating across three continents. Saif applies his business acumen and global perspective to deliver personalized wealth management strategies that align with his clients' goals. His expertise includes retirement planning, estate planning coordination, concentrated stock position strategies, cash flow management, risk assessment, and college education planning. Saif focuses on serving affluent individuals, families, and small businesses, providing customized strategies that address both short- and long-term objectives. He also offers services for defined benefit plans, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization. Saif holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Bentley University and possesses professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is multilingual in Urdu, Arabic, and English and contributes to his community through volunteer work with various non-profit organizations. His personal interests include cars, commercial aviation, and wildlife.

Michael Kotarski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009 and owns MJK Capital Corp, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold, including specialized services such as business-owner transition planning, sports and entertainment planning, and special-needs analysis.

Robert Lore is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Charles Schwab, based in Princeton, NJ, and has 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Blackrock Investments, LLC, serving there for seven years before joining Charles Schwab in 2019. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Brandon Blake is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2008 and concurrently with Bank of America since 2011. 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.

Ethan Locker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Warren, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Equitable Distributors, LLC for three years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Michael Dirocco is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, where he has worked for 13 years. Prior to Equitable Advisors, he was with Axa Advisors for seven years. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

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.

Christopher Churney is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, and Bank of America. 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 combines research and analytics with diversified investment strategies and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions across a large-scale platform.

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.

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.