Joseph Buono is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Rider University, Rutgers University, and Mercer County Community 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 individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, utilizing internal and third-party managers to implement customized portfolio solutions.

Elizabeth Dahme is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 63 designation and 46 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2007 and Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she holds a fiduciary role as a power of attorney for a family member. 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 tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Oliver Gordon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He has held his current role at Merrill since 2016 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Barry Gessner is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include over two decades at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and its affiliates. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President and majority shareholder of X-Pando Products Company, Inc., and is a volunteer committee member on the investment committee as well as a board director for Frankford Friends School, a private non-profit institution. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk management, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

James Balsamides is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2006 and Bank of America, N.A. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Hill is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational families. With nearly 15 years of experience in financial services, he focuses on delivering tax-efficient strategies, estate planning, executive compensation, and legacy planning. Nicholas works closely with clients and his team to develop customized approaches that address retirement, education, liability management, and portfolio management, aiming to simplify complex financial decisions and enhance clients’ financial and emotional wellbeing. Nicholas earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from James Madison University, concentrating in Human Resources and minoring in English. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Throughout his career, Nicholas has emphasized client-centric service, following a family tradition of prioritizing clients’ best interests and fostering long-term relationships. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Nicholas is involved with the YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon County. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching the Philadelphia Eagles, boating, playing golf and ice hockey, as well as relaxing at the family’s home on Long Beach Island.

Nathan Lewis is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Middletown Country Club and has experience in various service and recreational businesses, including Capt'n Jacks Island Grill and Lang's Ski 'N Scuba. 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 clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Montgomery Gallant is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hamilton, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Gallant also owns the Gallant Group, a business involved in payroll and office expense management. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, offering tailored Recommendation Reports and a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive institutional platform.

Brian Polakowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2018, following a 17-year tenure at Blackrock Investments, Inc. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Leonardo Ramos is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2019 and has been associated with Bank of America entities since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor delivery driver for DoorDash. 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 clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Peter Thomson is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Pennington, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at TD Waterhouse since 2004 and Bank of America, N.A. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Cheryl Fuentes is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2008. 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.

J. Michael Seymour is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years before joining OSAIC in 2023. Seymour is also the owner of UNI Private Wealth Strategies, a sole proprietorship that provides insurance and fixed annuity recommendations and monitoring. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services and uses various portfolio construction and management tools supported by multiple advisory platforms.

Matthew Cusack is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a soccer referee and youth coach with the Monmouth Ocean Soccer Association. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Casey Startzell is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic, having joined in 2023 after 11 years at FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he owns STARTZELLGROUP LLC, a tax preparation service for individuals, families, and small businesses. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors through a large network of advisers and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services and employs various tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage portfolios across asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Kristen Peterson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Dominguez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Fidelity Investments since 2006, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Samuel Griffiths IV serves as a Senior Financial Advisor for The Griffiths Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He advises high net-worth individuals on wealth accumulation and wealth preservation. Additionally, he consults with business owners and corporations on liability management and retirement plan services. Mr. Griffiths began his financial career in commercial banking in 1985. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1998, he was a Principal with Griffiths-Schreiber & Company, an employee benefits consulting firm. As a Portfolio Manager, he manages personalized and defined strategies on a discretionary basis, incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He is a graduate of Villanova University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional role, Mr. Griffiths and his wife Kelly support organizations including the Fox Chase Cancer Center, First Book, and the Central Bucks Family YMCA.

John Derosa is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at UBS since 2010, following positions at Credit Suisse Securities and J.P. Morgan Securities. He serves as a trustee for an irrevocable life insurance trust. 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 plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Lisa Rainforth is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where she has worked since 2014. She has 12 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a beauty sales consultant for Mary Kay on a limited basis. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and pension plans.