Marcus Maldonado is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, as well as at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Kwame Amporful is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. He has over a decade of experience in various industries, including roles at Adecco USA Inc., June30 Media Ltd, GEKE Manufacturing, Lumina Travel and Tours Ltd, and LIMA Partners. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved in companies spanning media, manufacturing, and travel. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

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.

Benjamin Cohn is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked in various roles including positions with the Philadelphia 76ers, L.P., and Arconic. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved as an insurance agent focused on fixed insurance products and serves as a financial advisor with Allied Wealth Partners. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Kelley Mack is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with a professional tenure beginning in 2014. Before joining Merrill Lynch, she spent ten years at Harding Loevner, a boutique asset management firm specializing in international and global equities, where she worked closely with institutional and registered investment advisor clients. Currently, Kelley focuses on assisting individual investors in achieving their financial goals through a goals-based approach and a thorough planning process tailored to each client's situation and aspirations. Kelley holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation sponsored by the Investments & Wealth Institute at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She also has Merrill Lynch's Portfolio Manager designation, enabling her to manage Personalized or Defined Strategies on a discretionary basis. She graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and a minor in Business. Outside of her professional role, Kelley enjoys traveling, running, and spending time with her husband and two young sons.

Alexander Radcliffe is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing financial services to affluent households, individuals, retirees, and small business owners. His approach is goals-based wealth management, focusing on understanding clients' short and long-term objectives to build personalized financial strategies that include investment management, retirement planning, risk management, and wealth transfer. Mr. Radcliffe holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University and has earned several professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He works collaboratively with other trusted advisors such as tax professionals, attorneys, and insurance agents to provide comprehensive financial planning services. In addition to his professional work, Alexander is engaged in community service through organizations like Junior Achievement of NJ, where he teaches basic financial principles to children. He also contributes to local organizations such as the Hillside Community Food Bank, Jar of Hope, and Ronald McDonald House New Brunswick. Outside of work and community involvement, he enjoys cooking, dancing, football, music, pickleball, pottery, racquetball, running marathons, spending time with his family, and yoga.

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.

Sebastian Balve is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Warren, NJ, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, FourFront Group, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning through its advisors and specialized groups.

Colin Ross is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held roles at several companies including Party Perfect Rentals LLC and Event Staffing Solutions LLC. 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 investment strategies for individual and institutional clients.

Richard Chan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, Allstate Financial Services, AXA Advisors, and State Farm. He is also involved in general agency activities for Medicare and property & casualty business through RCK Holdings LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management. The firm employs various advisory models, often implemented via third-party sponsors, and offers services covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Steven Nemeth Jr. is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked for over two decades at SHI International Corp. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients including pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

James Ulrich is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with business owners and clients who have concentrated stock positions to develop strategies that align with their broader financial goals. James focuses on education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He holds a bachelor's degree in Finance and Information Technology Management with a concentration in Data Analytics from Seton Hall University. James has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional career, James enjoys playing hockey, hiking, and exploring national parks.

James Gammero is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, both from 2009 until recently joining LPL Enterprise in 2024. Gammero is also a notary public in Whippany, NJ. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Brian Wong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and having 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a commissioned notary public in New Jersey. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisers, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Emily Brown is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Based in Lebanon, NJ, her career has been focused within the Ameriprise organization. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports, emphasizing both advisory and brokerage solutions through its large institutional platform.

Carol Tomensky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she acts as power of attorney for her sister as needed. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad platform.

Hugo Bartell is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2001. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm uses a range of advisory models often implemented through third-party sponsors and offers services covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, alternative investments, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Jason Wacaster is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2011. He holds a Series 66 license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and affiliated products supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Tammy Eng Palmer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2006 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 institutional investors.

Eddie Jimenez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2008, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.