James Spanarkel is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a Global Institutional Consultant with the Bank of America Global Institutional Consulting Group. In his role, he provides services to both nonprofit and for-profit institutional clients, assisting with a broad range of needs including retirement and benefit planning, consulting services, philanthropic management, and investment management and guidance. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 1984, Mr. Spanarkel has developed expertise in creating comprehensive financial strategies for high net worth families and individuals, focusing on retirement planning and forecasting, asset protection, and estate strategies. His professional credentials include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) certification, the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, and the Certified Investment Management Consultant® (CIMC®) designation. Mr. Spanarkel holds a bachelor's degree from Duke University. Prior to his financial advisory career, he played professional basketball with the Philadelphia 76ers and the Dallas Mavericks in the National Basketball Association. He is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, the New Jersey chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the Investments & Wealth Institute™. He serves as a board member of the Board of Trustees for the Independent College Fund of New Jersey. His personal interests include basketball, golfing, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Sonyalis Marrone is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1998 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1994. Her credentials include the Series 63 designation. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Eric Johnson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee of the Johnson Family IRR Trust in a fiduciary capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advisor tools and technology.

Thomas Kelly is a financial advisor with Merrill in Montvale, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Kelly serves as a council member for the borough of Oradell, 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies supported by internal and third-party investment teams for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Daniel Sieman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and TJX Companies, along with several years in full-time education. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Abraham Fishweicher is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in financial advising. He works with affluent clients across the Tri-State area and nationwide, including professional entertainers, physicians, senior financial executives, attorneys, business owners, retirees, and non-profit organizations. His focus areas include family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1980, Abe gained experience at Paine Webber and Prudential Bache Securities, beginning his career in auditing, specifically auditing broker dealer firms. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Roosevelt University in Chicago, where he also played on the basketball team. Abe is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and applies his accounting background to emphasize tax efficiency and integrate various components of clients’ financial circumstances. Abe and his team customize client portfolios across multiple asset classes, utilizing research from Merrill and other Wall Street resources to align portfolios with clients’ goals and risk tolerance. He emphasizes educating clients on asset allocation and maintaining disciplined portfolio rebalancing. Outside of work, Abe serves on his synagogue’s board, enjoys traveling, and follows baseball, basketball, and football. He lives in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, with his wife Renee and their four children.

Thomas Stergiou is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Mais is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop financial strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. He provides guidance on a range of financial topics including investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected expenses. Additionally, he connects clients with Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Matthew's expertise lies in assisting clients with managing complex financial demands such as home purchases, college savings, elder care, and healthcare preparation. He collaborates with clients to define their goals and tailor portfolio strategies accordingly, offering ongoing advice and portfolio adjustments as client needs evolve. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Montclair State University and is affiliated with the Montclair State Men's Soccer Alumni organization.

Mark Picardo is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2014. He serves as a Senior Portfolio Advisor, providing clients with traditional advice and discretionary management of custom investment strategies. Mark works closely with clients to address financial objectives across various stages of life, including retirement planning, education funding, family wealth management, and legacy establishment. Mark earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marist College in 2008. He has attained professional designations including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) in 2016 and the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designation in 2021. These credentials support his expertise in retirement planning, investment strategy, and wealth management. He resides in Montville, New Jersey, with his wife and two sons. Mark participates actively in his community and enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and following sports such as baseball, football, and golf.

Edward Quick III is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment process.

William Parilla is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Bronxville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, incorporating ESG considerations and supported by related investment-management affiliates.

Lauren Ricca is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of industry experience. She currently works at LPL Financial and has held prior roles at AllianceBernstein LP, Sanford C. Bernstein, Wells Fargo, Kestra Advisory Services, Maltin Wealth Management, and TIAA-CREF. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting its network of more than 22,800 advisors with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Dom Palmeri is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. In his role, he works with clients to understand their short and long-term financial goals, assisting in building financial plans and implementing strategies to help achieve those goals. He emphasizes trust, dedication, and open communication as key components of the client-advisor relationship.

Brianna Doheny is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Freshford Capital and Rose Demolition and Carting, Inc., as well as academic involvement with Boston College. Fidelity’s subsidiary, Strategic Advisers LLC, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with a noted use of AI and systematic methodologies in its investment process.

Steven Bermack is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary management and non-discretionary online advice.

Michael Ragone is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Paramus, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening with qualitative research and may incorporate ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Mark Abraham is a CFP® and Series 66 holder with 24 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2023, following nine years at Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America Inc. Abraham serves as a board member on the condominium development board in Tarrytown, NY. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers a range of platforms and model strategies, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Lisa Fiorito Mackessy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Citigroup Global Markets Inc and Citi Private Bank for 14 years. Outside of advisory work, she owns Mindful Sweets LLC, a holding company for private investments in the consumer natural food sector. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frank Buttacavoli is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Paramus, NJ, bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally rents out Disney Vacation Club points he owns for family vacations. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered 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—and offers financial planning and advisory services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Michael James is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Franklin Lakes, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2007. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform that includes custody, underwriting, and capital markets solutions.