Filippo Maiello is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America and Santander Securities, and he has a part-time affiliation with Uber unrelated to his advisory work. Merrill provides managed account services to a diverse client base, including individuals and institutional investors, utilizing model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated within Bank of America’s broader platform.

Michael Jones is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2010. With over 20 years of experience, he collaborates with his team to develop customized wealth and financial strategies tailored to the individual needs and goals of each client. His areas of focus include education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Michael holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his high school diploma from Totino Grace and attended the University of Minnesota System without obtaining a degree. Originally from Kentucky, Michael and his family reside in Laguna Niguel. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys boating, cooking, fishing, golfing, and reading.

Gerasimos Melissaratos is a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2020. Prior to this, he served as a Branch Leader at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2020 and as a Senior Financial Consultant there from 2014 to 2018. His professional focus includes coaching and developing teams to deliver exceptional client experiences, emphasizing engagement and knowledge among associates. He is committed to fostering an environment that supports both associates and clients. Outside of work, Gerasimos is interested in family activities, fitness, social events, reading, traveling, and volunteering.

Paul Kolano is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Kolano serves as an advisory board member and trustee for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Robert Diprato is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and more than 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1989. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an advisory board member for UCP of Hudson County, a nonprofit organization providing advocacy and support services to residents of northern New Jersey. Merrill offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, delivering model-based and discretionary investment strategies across a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries.

Kelley Mack is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with a professional tenure beginning in 2014. Before joining Merrill Lynch, she spent ten years at Harding Loevner, a boutique asset management firm specializing in international and global equities, where she worked closely with institutional and registered investment advisor clients. Currently, Kelley focuses on assisting individual investors in achieving their financial goals through a goals-based approach and a thorough planning process tailored to each client's situation and aspirations. Kelley holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation sponsored by the Investments & Wealth Institute at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She also has Merrill Lynch's Portfolio Manager designation, enabling her to manage Personalized or Defined Strategies on a discretionary basis. She graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and a minor in Business. Outside of her professional role, Kelley enjoys traveling, running, and spending time with her husband and two young sons.

Jeffrey Boyarsky is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Princeton Junction, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed residential real estate referral representative. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Vaughn Woodard is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2013. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers a range of investment strategies implemented by Managed Account Advisors LLC and overseen by Merrill’s Chief Investment Office, integrated with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Alexander Radcliffe is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with affluent households, individuals, retirees, and small business owners in Northern New Jersey and across the country, employing a goals-based wealth management approach. His expertise includes investment management, retirement planning, risk management methods, wealth transfer strategies, and delivering a comprehensive client experience. Radcliffe holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University and maintains several professional designations: Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He collaborates with other trusted advisors such as tax professionals, attorneys, and insurance agents to build financial strategies tailored to his clients' short- and long-term objectives. Committed to community service, Radcliffe participates in organizations including Junior Achievement of NJ, Hillside Community Food Bank, Jar of Hope, and Ronald McDonald House New Brunswick. Outside of his professional pursuits, he enjoys cooking, dancing, football, music, pickleball, pottery, racquetball, running marathons, spending time with his family, and practicing yoga.

Douglas Clark is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 53 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Artistic Screen Designs Inc., a business he inherited and plans to transition to his son. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers both non-discretionary advisory services and institutional consulting, with specialized capabilities in public finance and municipal work.

Jean Wiegner is a financial advisor with Merrill in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1978 and has worked at Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Wiegner serves as a committee member on the finance committee of the Nassau Club, a charitable organization. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Salvatore Ruffino is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Ruffino is the owner of OJR Holdings LLC, a limited liability company. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated into Bank of America’s corporate platform.

Michael Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Shoprite and the National Winter Activity Center, as well as various positions in education and hospitality. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide set of products and services.

Patrick Clewell is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill since 2014. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Abhishek Patel is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Financial Services and Rem and Company, and has an academic background from Villanova University. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Matthew Kennedy is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2017, alongside his tenure at Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Dirk Alexander is a financial advisor at Osaic with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been affiliated with New Century Financial Group, LLC and Osaic Wealth, Inc. for over 20 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in music as a session musician and manages a music publishing company. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse clientele, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, through a large network of advisors and platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services along with retirement plan consulting and access to third-party money managers, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Geraldine Rodrigues is a financial advisor at Merrill with 9 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Empower, KinderCare, Advised Assets Group, GWFS Equities, and Bank of America. Outside of her financial advisory role, she is involved with the Union Fire Company and Rescue Squad in Titusville, New Jersey, providing traffic direction support during emergencies. Merrill offers managed account services to a diverse client base through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, utilizing model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated within Bank of America's broader corporate platform.

James Hallman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 39 years and has been associated with Prudential Insurance Company of America for over four decades. His activities include involvement with Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm integrates advisory and brokerage services, including insurance products through an affiliated agency, supported by an active platform combining adviser programs with other financial offerings.

Richard Jefairjian is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2026. In this role, he collaborates with clients to support their efforts in achieving financial goals. Prior to his current position, Richard served as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill from 2023 to 2026. His professional experience encompasses providing financial guidance and investment consulting to clients. Outside of his professional work, Richard has personal interests that include fitness, football, running, and snowboarding.