Gerasimos Melissaratos is a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2020. Prior to this, he served as a Branch Leader at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2020 and as a Senior Financial Consultant there from 2014 to 2018. His professional focus includes coaching and developing teams to deliver exceptional client experiences, emphasizing engagement and knowledge among associates. He is committed to fostering an environment that supports both associates and clients. Outside of work, Gerasimos is interested in family activities, fitness, social events, reading, traveling, and volunteering.

Vito Depalo is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), reflecting his commitment to providing personalized financial guidance. Vito earned a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York at Oswego, which underpins his expertise in the financial services industry. His role focuses on assisting clients with wealth management strategies tailored to their individual investment goals.

Paul Kolano is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an advisory board member and trustee for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

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.

Vaughn Woodard is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and supports a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Douglas Clark is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 54 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner and proprietor of Artistic Screen Designs INC, a family business he inherited and plans to sell to his son. 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, institutional and pension/profit-sharing plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Thomas Wick is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a real estate business owning rental properties in Belmar, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools.

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.

Salvatore Ruffino is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of OJR Holdings LLC, a limited liability company. 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Michael Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Shoprite, the National Winter Activity Center, and Marist College. He has also worked in various capacities at educational institutions and recreational facilities. 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 organizations.

Patrick Clewell is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its predecessor, Bank of America N.A., 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Abhishek Patel is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Financial Services and Rem and Company. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Kennedy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 8 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2018 and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2017. Prior to his current roles, he was affiliated with Rider University in 2016-2017. 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 supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dirk Alexander is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Osaic Wealth since 2006, with prior roles including positions at New Century Financial Group, U.S. Allianz Securities, Eastern Point Advisors, and Locust Street Securities. Outside of finance, he is involved in music as a session musician and manages a music publishing LLC. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and supports a range of investment programs delivered via affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.

Geraldine Rodrigues is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2016, with additional experience at Bank of America and other financial firms. Outside of her advisory work, she serves with the Union Fire Company and rescue squad in Titusville, New Jersey, assisting in public safety during emergencies. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

James Hallman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior work includes nearly four decades at Pruco Securities, LLC and ongoing affiliation with Prudential Insurance Company of America. He is also involved in managing non-variable insurance activities through a Prudential-sponsored insurance agency. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional 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.

Richard Jefairjian is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2026. In this role, he collaborates with clients to support their efforts in achieving financial goals. Prior to his current position, Richard served as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill from 2023 to 2026. His professional experience encompasses providing financial guidance and investment consulting to clients. Outside of his professional work, Richard has personal interests that include fitness, football, running, and snowboarding.

David Schmidt is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2014 and was previously with Nationwide Securities, LLC. Based in Jamison, PA, he currently provides advisory services through LPL Financial. 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 solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Riley Masterson is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., as well as in roles outside of finance including positions at Sycamore Grill and Penn Community Bank. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of Financial Professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Bruce Dimicco is a financial advisor at Stifel with 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with Stifel since 2007 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Middletown Monthly Meeting of Friends and the Coxton Lake Environment Preserve, and he is a board member of the A Marlyn Moyer Scholarship Foundation, which awards first-year college scholarships. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses as a basis for client decisions.