Javier Tovar is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hennion & Walsh Inc and 360 One FIrm, as well as experience at Seton Hall University and the Borough of Totowa. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jeffrey Deissler is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025. Prior to that, he spent 26 years at Avantax Investment Services and has operated an independent tax and financial planning business since 1999. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering diverse portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm supports various investment strategies and program structures, with over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Craig Rudisill is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2007 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship involved with tax and compliance matters related to household employment. 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 delivers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Austin Hayes is a Financial Advisor with Hayes & Associates at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the team in 2025. Based in the Yardley, PA office, he holds Series 7, Series 66, and SIE registrations from FINRA, along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Austin works with individuals, families, and businesses to pursue their financial goals through comprehensive and personalized strategies. His areas of expertise include corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Austin emphasizes clear communication and ongoing support to help clients make informed decisions aligned with their risk tolerance and long-term objectives. Austin earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Tulane University, where he focused on strategic planning and client service. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys biking, drawing, golfing, music, photography, skiing, surfing, table tennis, traveling, and watching movies. He currently resides in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia.

Brian Kovener is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic Wealth, Inc., having joined in 2024, following prior roles at Securities America and Investacorp. Outside of his advisory work, Kovener serves as Publishing Director for VUE NJ, a bi-monthly print magazine. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to create portfolios encompassing stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Matthew Pusak is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2010. 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.

Nicholas Giglio is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at various companies across different sectors. He is also involved with Daddy'O, an outside business activity. 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.

Christopher Dunning is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of experience in the industry. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill 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. The firm offers a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Manners is a financial advisor at Merrill, holding a Series 66 credential and beginning his advisory career in 2025. His previous experience includes roles with the Claremont Institute, New Jersey Tutoring Corps, and the Peace Corps, among others. 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 institutional investors.

Omar Rasheed is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2002 following his tenure at Morgan Stanley and brings a background in hospitality management, where he owned and operated a business with 150 employees. This experience informs his approach to addressing the financial challenges faced by small business owners and individuals alike, emphasizing fairness and personalized service. Omar holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ (CRPS™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He received his High School Diploma from Archbishop Ryan High School and communicates with clients in English, Turkish, and Arabic. His expertise covers areas such as college education planning, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth strategies, defined contribution plan consulting, LGBT wealth planning, small business strategies, retirement income, and personal retirement planning. In his volunteer work, Omar has contributed to Big Brothers Big Sisters in the greater Philadelphia region. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys cooking, hiking, horseback riding, music, photography, and traveling. Omar resides in Newtown, Pennsylvania, with his wife, son, and their dog, Niko.

Aedres Nadjem is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Uber. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a delivery driver for Uber and XMD Logistics. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Neil Auricchio II is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years at the firm and 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an employee with Netflix Productions, LLC, a for-profit entity unrelated to investment activities. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Theodore Smallwood is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with eight years of experience in the financial industry. He specializes in college education planning, education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Pennsylvania State University and is a certified Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Theodore focuses on understanding what matters most to each client, helping individuals, families, and business owners develop strategies to build, preserve, and transfer wealth. He emphasizes building long-term relationships and serving as a trusted resource for his clients. Residing locally with his wife and dog, Theodore enjoys outdoor activities such as running, swimming, hiking, and playing golf. He is also an avid sports fan, with personal interests including baseball, boating, chess, football, ice hockey, music, and spending time with family.

Barry Shevlin is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2011 and also serves as president of Shevlin Investments, Inc., a firm he founded in 2002. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Marc Porpora is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Bank of America, Ramapo College, and Dicks Sporting Goods. 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 individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

Chunhua Xin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in West Windsor, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica, Xin has worked with firms including Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Bank of America, and various financial and real estate companies. Xin is also involved with Faithful Financial, LLC. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-delivery investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports its services with custody and execution partnerships.

Misty Carroll Devine is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2017, including prior experience at Creative Financial Group. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written Recommendation Reports. The firm serves a broad client base and provides advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through a large institutional platform.

Charles Ingulli Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His prior roles include positions at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and several other firms. Outside of advising, he is involved in community service as a borough councilperson in Langhorne, serves as president of Filitalia Bucks County, teaches as an adjunct at Holy Family University, and owns a tax preparation business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide written recommendation reports. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Nikhilesh Machan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His career history includes roles at Bank of America, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Ernst & Young, as well as academic positions at Rutgers University. 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.

David Lanka is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. since 2007. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.