Vito Depalo is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), reflecting his commitment to providing personalized financial guidance. Vito earned a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York at Oswego, which underpins his expertise in the financial services industry. His role focuses on assisting clients with wealth management strategies tailored to their individual investment goals.

Paul Kolano is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an advisory board member and trustee for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Robert Diprato is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Pennington, NJ. He has 31 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an advisory board member for UCP of Hudson County, a nonprofit organization providing advocacy and support services in northern New Jersey. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Boyarsky is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including time at its predecessor firm, Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed residential real estate referral representative. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across the wealth spectrum, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of advisers and third-party managers, offering a variety of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Vaughn Woodard is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2013. 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 and supports a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Wick is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a real estate business owning rental properties in Belmar, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools.

Jean Wiegner is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 63 designation and 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1978 and concurrently has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member on the finance committee of the Nassau Club, a charitable organization in Princeton, New Jersey. 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 developed by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Salvatore Ruffino is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo in various capacities. He is also the owner of OJR Holdings LLC, a limited liability company. Merrill, together with 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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, the National Winter Activity Center, and Marist College. He has also worked in various capacities at educational institutions and recreational facilities. 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 various organizations.

Patrick Clewell is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its predecessor, Bank of America N.A., since 2014. 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.

Abhishek Patel is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Financial Services and Rem and Company. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Kennedy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 8 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2018 and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2017. Prior to his current roles, he was affiliated with Rider University in 2016-2017. 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 supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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 with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2016, with additional experience at Bank of America and other financial firms. Outside of her advisory work, she serves with the Union Fire Company and rescue squad in Titusville, New Jersey, assisting in public safety during emergencies. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

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.

Riley Masterson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, based in Newtown, PA. He has two years of industry experience, having worked with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. prior to his current role. His background includes positions outside finance, such as at Sycamore Grill and Penn Community Bank. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals of varying net worth, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Bruce Dimicco is a financial advisor at Stifel with 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with Stifel since 2007 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Middletown Monthly Meeting of Friends and the Coxton Lake Environment Preserve, and he is a board member of the A Marlyn Moyer Scholarship Foundation, which awards first-year college scholarships. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses as a basis for client decisions.

Frank Lucchesi Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of experience in the industry. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, The Mercadien Group, and has experience in security services and hospitality. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Robert Grambor is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill since 2014. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dana Turano is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, delivering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than many peers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.