Thomas Zupancic is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Marsh and McLennan Companies Inc. and operating a window cleaning business that is now dormant and in the process of dissolution. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, relying on LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed turnkey asset management platforms to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Nicholas Pulli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lawrenceville, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019. Prior to his current role, his work history includes positions at MFS Investment Management and Constellation Brands. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Evan Brown is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Absolute Fire Protection and Universal Technical Institute. Equitable Advisors serves a broad mix of individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing various program sponsors and endorsed third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Binni Shah is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to Merrill, Shah held positions at Bank of America, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brandon Wasitowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he has held various roles in sports and education-related businesses, including involvement with multiple lacrosse organizations and academic institutions. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Aimee Conway is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where she has worked since 1999. She has 24 years of industry experience and is based in Pennington, 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 strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Qiadong Zhao is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations, and has 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013, with prior experience at LPL Financial and Cathay Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.

Greg Hoser is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Pennington, NJ. He has 19 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill for 21 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yoshamel Gerald is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America, N.A., and has a varied background including positions at ETS/Adecco and in the casino industry. 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.

Rebekah Schmierer is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018. Prior to that, she was employed at New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company, The College of New Jersey, and The Philly Pretzel Factory. 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 a range of client types, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Elena Ristov is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting on a non-discretionary basis.

Jermaine Wright is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2015. Prior to and alongside this, he has experience with Bank of America N.A. beginning in 2023. 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.

Christopher Kim is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Carla Oliveira is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2019 and previously worked at Foresters Financial Services from 2015 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is a 100% owner of rental property. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored 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 with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Terence Benjamin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Princeton, NJ. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked eight years with the United States Golf Association and served on the advisory board of Starmis Corporation, a family business, where he holds a voting board position without beneficial ownership. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting with access to various portfolio management styles and in-house research.

Fernando Rivera is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Merrill and Deutsche Bank Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a warehouse machine operator at an Amazon fulfillment center. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services, with a notable offering of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menus.

Brendan Porter is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Giant Food Stores, FedEx, Burger King, Bloomsburg University, and Pen Argyl High School. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, with various implementation approaches tailored to client needs.

Alexandra Hobson is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on providing wealth management advice and strategies tailored to individuals, families, corporate executives, business owners, and institutions such as endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Her practice includes family wealth management, legacy planning, philanthropic and retirement income planning, as well as services tailored to managing new wealth and women’s wealth. Alexandra holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pennsylvania State University with a major in Political Science and a minor in Economics. Alexandra works alongside her family as part of The Hipple Wealth Management Group, where they employ a holistic and disciplined goals-based approach to personal wealth management designed to simplify clients’ financial lives. Outside of her professional career, Alexandra participates in community volunteer work and engages in activities including cooking, gardening, golfing, hiking, running, traveling, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Elizabeth Newman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2014 and Bank of America since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a consultant for Gunther Publications Monmouth Family Times, a local advertising newspaper, and is involved in administrative duties for Hello Newman Inc., a family-held home goods manufacturer representative. Merrill, in affiliation 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Tracy Zeigler is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 1992. 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.