Cara Cospito is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1996 and holds the 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Edward Megargee is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping clients grow and preserve their wealth for retirement, education expenses, charitable giving, and other individual and family goals. He serves primarily individuals in the Princeton area, emphasizing face-to-face meetings to enhance communication and client satisfaction. Edward applies a disciplined process that begins with understanding each client’s specific needs and priorities, aiming to simplify complex financial situations through well-designed strategies. With over 35 years of professional experience in the financial industry, Edward combines an MBA in finance with multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He works alongside his partner utilizing Merrill’s wealth planning tools to provide clear presentations and solutions to clients, supporting them through various life events such as divorce, loss of a loved one, special needs circumstances, business transactions, and retirement planning. Edward holds a Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University, a Master’s degree from Monmouth University, and a High School Diploma from Ocean City High School. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys biking, gardening, hiking, reading, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Maria Artemiou is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work history that includes Bessemer Trust and a role at Buffalo Wild Wings. Maria was also affiliated with Rutgers Business School for four years. 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 strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Leslie Shenkler is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial, where she has worked since 2022, and previously spent 10 years with UBS Financial Services. LPL Financial is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and a variety of model portfolios and research sources.

Robert Hall is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for ten years before joining Ameriprise in 2019. In addition to his advisory role, Hall is involved in independent insurance brokering, specializing in term life insurance with AIG. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

James Meindl Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at BlackRock Investments, LLC from 2014 to 2025 before joining Cetera in 2025. Since 2020, he has also been a wealth management advisor with King Financial Network. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, employer-sponsored retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Jeffrey Heinel is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Ic Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc. He is also involved with SOCIUS, LLC, a real estate rental business. LPL Financial is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Claudia Peppard is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Synergy. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles and investment objectives.

Jesse Alijewicz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. 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 diverse portfolio management options and reports over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

Brooke Mcgeehan is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2005, with prior experience at City National Bank from 2016 to 2025. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs and tailors investment strategies based on clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party managers.

Kenneth Shine is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendations that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support its clients and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts within its advisory approach.

Kseniia Kairelshtein is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Citibank N.A. 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, providing tailored financial planning and consulting services through various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jeffrey Langer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Marlboro, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and also worked at Axa Advisors, LLC during the same period. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad range of third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Saji Philip is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for six years before joining LPL Financial in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is the business owner of Growing Stars, Inc., an online tutoring service. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, using both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from LPL and third parties.

Holly Marcin is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab since 2019 and was previously employed at Abel HR for one year. Prior to her career in finance, she was a homemaker for over two decades. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by strategic asset allocation models and centralized operational infrastructure.

Justin Tansey is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Freehold, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having three years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2022 and previously served at AllDigital Specialty and Fairleigh Dickinson University. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and provides support through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Ryan Aiello is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Anthony Amoroso is currently serving as a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. In this capacity, he focuses on fostering a culture that motivates advisors to reach their full potential through strategic coaching. He has extensive experience in the financial industry, having held various positions including Team Manager at Merrill from 2016 to 2025, Credit Risk Analyst at JP Morgan Chase between 2014 and 2016, and Investment Associate at Hennion & Walsh from 2013 to 2014. His professional background spans leadership, risk analysis, and investment management. Outside of his professional career, Anthony enjoys spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, engaging in family activities, and following football and soccer.

David Silverman is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Highland Park, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 29 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. 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.

Scott Bernstiel is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Windsor, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Capital Analysts, Lincoln Investment, Kennedy Investment Group, and DWS Distributors. Outside of advisory work, he serves as Treasurer and Bookkeeper for Notre Dame High School Lacrosse, overseeing financial supervision. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs in municipal advisory and employer SIMPLE IRA consulting.