Oren Baranchuk is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2010. Merrill 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.

Preston Parrish II is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. 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.

Hubert Obrien is a financial advisor at Cetera with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Obrien is an insurance agent offering fixed life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance through his own business and other fixed insurance agencies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Erik Wehner is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Carmine Anzalone III. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to deliver customized advisory solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Thomas Gawron is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2017, following a period at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in other insurance-related business activities, including Professional Group Plans and an affiliated health plan. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth segments, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a range of firm-offered and third-party solutions.

Kambiz Amirzafari is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PRUCO Securities, LLC for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2011. Amirzafari is also involved with MacLean Agency, LLC, where he sells various insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and diverse investment strategies.

Matthew Podgurski is a financial advisor at OSAIC with nine years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has previously worked at New Century Financial Group and HR Block, and serves as a market analyst for Veritas Investment Group. Outside the financial sector, he operates as an eBay reseller. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment process incorporates model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools, and it is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activities.

Brian Prusicki is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has been with Merrill since 2005. 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, and institutions.

Lawrence Lawson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2020. Outside his advisory role, Lawson serves as chairman of the Fredon Township Environmental Commission and president of the Fredon Volunteer Fire Company, as well as acting as a charter organization representative for a local scout troop. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Edward Bowen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He 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 developed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Godfroy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in real estate ownership unrelated to his investment activities. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team, integrating advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Douglas Phillips is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Foresters Financial and its affiliated entities from 2011 to 2019 before joining Cetera in 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, 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 supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Elizabeth Biava is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2019. Prior to her current role, she held positions at Michael Kors and has teaching experience at Moravian College and Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart. Merrill 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.

Daniel Sopher is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently an advisor at LPL Financial. He previously worked at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he operates the Sopher Financial Group, a DBA related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Brett Basarab is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2026. Prior to entering the financial industry, his work experience includes positions at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp and Cedar Hill Golf and Country Club. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm emphasizes risk assessment and matching clients to advisory models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Charles Gwynn is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. 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 institutions.

Brian Kaplan is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, serving in various roles including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Brian worked as Vice President Financial Advisor at Chase Investments Services Corp. and as a Municipal Bond Specialist at Hennion and Walsh, Inc. With over 17 years of experience in the financial industry, Brian focuses on helping clients develop straightforward financial plans tailored to their individual goals. He collaborates with clients to educate them on financial concepts and create efficient, structured plans aimed at achieving both long and short term financial objectives. Brian holds a California Insurance License.

Stephen Moeller is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill for a total of nine years, with a two-year period at Recreation Equipment Inc in between. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Fawcett is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2007. 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.

Eric Ebisch is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recently begun his career in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his work history includes roles at Johnston & Murphy, R.I.C.H. Planning, and involvement with United Way of Passaic County. He has also been active in college athletics and student affairs at Ramapo College of New Jersey. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a variety of third-party advisory programs to deliver tailored investment solutions.