Frances Stanton Martinez is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, where she has been serving clients since 2014. She focuses on building new client relationships and delivering wealth management services tailored to the needs of individuals, families, and businesses. Frances is a partner in The Callahan Pascua Group, applying her expertise in areas such as family wealth management strategies, retirement income planning, tax minimization, and college education planning. Frances holds multiple professional designations, including the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), which is awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ in conjunction with The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. She also holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) credentials. Frances earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Political Science, Communication, and Psychology from San Diego State University and a Master of Business Administration from Alliant International University. In addition to her professional qualifications, Frances is fluent in Filipino and English. She is actively involved in professional and community organizations, serving as National Chair for the Investments & Wealth Institute™ Conference Committee beginning in 2024, and as President of the Merrill Women's Exchange San Diego Chapter for 2024–2025. Frances has also held leadership roles within the Merrill Women's Exchange and is a member of the La Jolla Woman's Club. Her personal interests include travel, music, tennis, yoga, scrapbooking, writing, and spending time with her family.

Matthew Loftus is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 17 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Merrill and M.S. Howells & Co. Outside of his financial advisory work, he coaches a hockey team through Upper Moreland Parks and Recreation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored planning and investment consulting using analytical tools and supports its clients through a broad network of advisors and specialized programs.

Kimberly Stasen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and tools for tailored client recommendations.

Michael Johnson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with MRJ Sports, operating the basketball-related business Hoopaholics since 2004. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved planning tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Francis Donnelly III is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cherry Hill, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Donnelly also serves as a past president and officer of the Medford Sunrise Rotary. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes matching clients to advisory program models or discretionary managers, utilizing third-party asset managers and affiliated solutions.

Joseph Udine is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Mount Laurel, NJ, and has 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2011 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. Its investment process incorporates structured discovery and firm-approved tools, supporting clients with planning but generally acting in an advisory capacity rather than as a fiduciary.

William Palisca is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at James Startzell since 2000 and joined OSAIC in 2023. Palisca also operates a sole proprietorship under the name Legacy Financial Services Group, providing sales and service support to clients. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, high-net-worth households, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment process featuring portfolio optimization and multiple advisory platforms, supported by a broad affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

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.

Gerard Trapp is a financial advisor at Osaic with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2006 to 2009. Trapp also dedicates time to a life insurance brokerage role outside of his advisory work. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and a network of affiliates.

Sheila Dixon is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Mt. Laurel, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public in New Jersey. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm operates with institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and custody services.

Bennett Zaba is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has prior experience at The Vanguard Group, City National Rochdale, and self-employment. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a coach for the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) in Warminster, PA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages assets on multiple platforms with discretionary and non-discretionary services and provides proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Ryan Udine is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mount Laurel, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market-based return estimates.

Barbara Clarke is a CFP® with over 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and a range of investment services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning tools that incorporate market simulations and return estimates.

Leslie Zeifman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mount Laurel, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for Target Property Management in Cherry Hill, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and supports both direct and employer-based financial planning arrangements.

Harry Virunurm is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mount Laurel, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 48 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Helen Persichilli is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2001 and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. beginning in 2026. 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.

Connor Golden is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Augustine Financial Group. Connor serves on the board of Friends of Ryan, a nonprofit that raises funds for tuition assistance at Archbishop Ryan High School in Philadelphia. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform.

Nicholas Serra is a CFP® professional affiliated with Morgan Stanley, with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for six years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide array of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services including wrap programs, private funds, and institutional offerings.

Marc Namm is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Mount Laurel, NJ, and has 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2009 to 2022 before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder of Rock Villa, a health and welfare business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Alexander Vicente is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mount Laurel, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously worked at Philadelphia Country Club from 2015 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services utilizing structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.