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.

Patrick Rafferty is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1991 and Primerica Advisors since 1989. In addition to his advisory work, he receives compensation for referrals related to home security, automation products, and home services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers, uses a tiered wrap fee structure, and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Zeeshan Mir serves as a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 35 years of experience in wealth management, having joined Merrill in 2002. His client base includes business owners, medical and legal professionals, corporate executives, and others with growing wealth across the nation. Zeeshan specializes in assisting business owners throughout the stages of the business cycle, offering strategies related to cash management, financing, succession planning, and the implementation of defined benefit or defined contribution plans. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) awarded by the National Association of Plan Advisors, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). These credentials enable him to provide fiduciary advisory services to defined contribution and benefit plans. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Rutgers College. Zeeshan resides in Basking Ridge, New Jersey with his wife and two sons. Outside of his professional work, he is a member of the United States Chess Federation and participates in tournament chess. His personal interests include travel, biking, exploring, golf, and involvement with the community organization Girls on the Run.

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.

Angela Romano Cosgrave is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2010. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mahesh Chandwani is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Chandwani is an investor in healthcare technology and beauty tech companies, including Reveal HealthTech and Onesto Labs. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Connor Taylor is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Metedeconk National Golf Club, as well as experience in the food service and education sectors. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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.

Brandon Myers is a Financial Advisor with The De Cerbo & Associates Team at Merrill, recognized as part of a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team in 2026. He serves a clientele that includes NIL, collegiate and professional athletes and coaches, corporate executives, and families in need of comprehensive wealth management strategies. His work focuses on building and preserving wealth, navigating major financial decisions, coordinating tax, estate, and investment planning, and creating personalized financial roadmaps while managing investment risk. Brandon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Rutgers Business School. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and has earned the Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ designation, among other professional credentials such as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, Accredited Asset Management Specialist, and Personal Investment Advisor. A former Division I football player at Rutgers University, he applies his athletic experience and technical expertise to support clients in complex financial matters. Outside of his professional role, Brandon enjoys golfing, collecting sports memorabilia, spending time with family and friends, and maintaining a connection to football and NASCAR. He is a lifelong resident of Somerset County, New Jersey, and participates in community organizations including Athletes.org, Bridgewater-Raritan High School Football and Hall of Fame, and the Somerset County Business Partnership.

Fei Luo is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Orlando, Florida. Fluent in English and Mandarin, Fei specializes in serving clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, including Chinese families, by providing tailored financial planning and investment management strategies. With expertise in family wealth management, personal retirement planning, portfolio and investment strategy, as well as retirement income, Fei focuses on helping individuals and families develop and achieve their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. As a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Fei offers comprehensive guidance on topics such as retirement planning, tax optimization, and asset preservation. Outside of work, Fei is an avid pickleball, skiing, and tennis enthusiast and actively participates in the Orlando pickleball community. He is committed to building strong, lasting relationships with clients by delivering accessible and knowledgeable advice to support critical financial decisions.

Michael Carpio is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc and Bank of America, N.A. from 2011 to 2023 before joining Charles Schwab in 2023. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investment options.

Edward Shown is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006 and concurrently with Bank of America, N.A. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Victor Montas is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career with New York Life in 2009 and joined Merrill Lynch in April 2015. Prior to entering financial services, Victor worked for ten years as a legal professional at Am Law 100 law firms in Washington DC and New York. In his current role, he specializes in serving growing and successful business owners, focusing on comprehensive wealth management strategies that address complex financial needs such as business growth, succession planning, and employee benefits. Victor’s approach is consultative, emphasizing thorough client engagement, periodic communication, and leveraging the investment insights of Merrill alongside the banking services of Bank of America. Victor earned both a Bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science and a Master’s degree in History from Rutgers University. He holds several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is also registered through FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65, and holds licenses for Annuity, Life, and Health products. Victor is a native Spanish speaker and a member of Lambda Theta Phi Fraternity. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Victor is involved in his community through participation with St. Matthias School. He resides in Montgomery, New Jersey, with his wife and two children. Victor is an avid Rutgers football fan and enjoys baseball, basketball, football, reading, soccer, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Graham Dendler is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill, as well as experience outside finance working at Trenton Country Club. He also competes in golf events organized by the Philadelphia Section PGA. 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 institutions.

Rosemary Neidermeyer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Caroline Posthumus is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Merrill, based in Pennington, NJ, and has 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2004. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Warenkiewicz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the BNI Manalapan NJ networking group and is involved with Savoy-Health. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm’s approach involves client risk assessment and matching to program models or discretionary managers, with services delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a variety of third-party asset management programs.

Duhan Malali is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Wells Fargo and Cetera Investment Services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Swept Inc, a social media platform business where he manages accounting and operational decisions. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Todd Hess is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2016. 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.

Gina Logsdon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm‑approved tools.

Joseph Marino is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2014. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.