Eric Burkett Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2013. He serves as a volunteer member of the Investment Advisory Committee for the American Bankers Association Foundation. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing 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.

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.

Austin Joyal is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the Joyal-Ferraro Group in 2013 and focuses on helping clients connect all aspects of their financial lives to prioritize and pursue important goals such as education funding, retirement planning, healthcare cost management, and wealth transfer to younger generations. His client focus areas include corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Austin holds a Bachelor's Degree from Villanova University and a High School Diploma from Rutgers Preparatory School. He has earned multiple professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He also holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. Outside of his professional work, Austin is involved with Special Olympics Pennsylvania. He enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, football, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, scuba diving, skiing, and spending time with his family and traveling.

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.

Louis Ferraro is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined The Joyal Group in 2014 and brings a background in banking, investments, and retirement products to his role. Louis works with a range of clients including business owners, senior executives, professionals, and individuals who have inherited assets, offering customized wealth management strategies. With 19 years of experience at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Louis assists clients in pursuing their objectives through discretionary management of custom investment strategies, selection from Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. His expertise extends to retirement and 401(k) planning, small business strategies, and holistic wealth management. Louis emphasizes a team effort in wealth management and engages in detailed discovery processes to optimize asset allocations. Louis holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Rider University. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His personal interests include baseball, football, ice hockey, reading, scuba diving, swimming, and spending time with his family.

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.

Robert Hetherington is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with firms including JPMorgan Securities, LPL Financial, Lincoln Investment, and Capital Analysts. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that combines affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

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.

Tristan Manca is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with the firm since 2026 and has no prior industry experience. His background includes various roles outside finance, such as positions in education and local businesses. Equitable Advisors serves individuals ranging from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing third-party asset managers and endorsed advisory programs.

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.

Douglas Mouridy is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He works with individuals and families to develop personalized financial plans aimed at providing peace of mind. He focuses on building ongoing relationships and serves as a primary advisor to monitor clients' financial plans over time. Douglas has held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing from Financial Representative to Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, and currently Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, he gained experience as a Wealth Management Intern at Merrill Lynch in 2011.

Ashley Denis is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1998. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a combination of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

John Von Nessen is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019, following prior roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Insight Private Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Hillsborough Raiders Touchdown Association and is a board member at Mary Mother of God Church in Hillsborough, NJ. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through independent financial professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party strategies with various custody and platform options.

Ralph Ades is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ. He holds the Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, he worked at Rutgers University and was involved with Camp Allsport and Hillel Yeshiva. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm uses a range of advisory programs, including third-party models and discretionary management, and offers ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

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.

Thomas Laporta is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Santander Securities, and Sovereign Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures across multiple custodial relationships.

Stuart Lesser is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Manalapan, NJ, with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. He has residual interests in Vitavet Labs from sales by his late wife. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment options through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.