Kharmia Powell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She leads a team that assists individuals and families in identifying their financial goals and implementing tailored wealth management strategies. Her work includes collaboration with other family advisors on estate planning matters, such as strategic philanthropic giving. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2001, Ms. Powell was a bond analyst at J.P. Morgan Securities in New York. Before her tenure at J.P. Morgan starting in 1994, she served as president of an international management consulting firm based in New York City. Ms. Powell holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Smith College and has studied law and finance at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and New York University Stern School of Business. She holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) designation and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, maintaining ongoing education in finance and ethics. Ms. Powell has served on the board of directors of the Gift Planning Council of New Jersey, a professional organization dedicated to education and training in philanthropy. Her approach emphasizes collaboration to create personalized financial plans aligned with clients’ life priorities, family goals, and aspirations.

John Bondea is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2013 and also owns and operates J Bondea Wealth Management. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services across a broad range of areas, including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with optional implementation through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Eric Schwam is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Marlboro, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to a wide range of investment products supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Stephen Council is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. Outside of his financial advisory role, he owns PBD Productions, a photography and videography business, and serves as an officer for The Positive Community Magazine, where he helps deliver magazines to churches. 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. Its advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations, and the program includes derivatives and commodities capabilities not commonly found in similar institutional advisory programs.

Matthew Osman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Osman is involved with the Shimon D. Sarah Birnbaum JCC and Match Fit Academy. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Cannizzo Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Allied Wealth Partners, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, Securian Financial Services Inc, and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors.

Gregory Polhemus is a Senior Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Loughran, Condit & Associates, a wealth management team based in Princeton, New Jersey. He has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 2005 and brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Gregory focuses on wealth management planning for high-net worth individuals, families, businesses, and foundations, providing customized financial strategies tailored to clients' goals. Gregory's expertise spans a wide range of areas including retirement and education planning, equity award and stock option programs, retirement plans such as 401(k) and defined benefit pensions, concentrated stock management, cash and fixed income management, alternative investments, trust and estate planning services, insurance needs, and tax strategies. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager and facilitates access to investment strategies from Merrill and approved third-party managers. His clients include senior executives, private and public companies, 401(k) and equity compensation plans, foundations, and trusts. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Lafayette College and an MBA from Villanova University. Gregory also holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA) designation, is a Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and maintains FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. He resides in Ewing, New Jersey with his wife.

Dustin Illgen is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and organizations with tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs, combining in-house and third-party managers to provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Gregory Kizelevich is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2016, following seven years at UBS Financial Services and three years at Citigroup Global Markets. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Chad Goerner is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank since 2021. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation and the Hopewell Valley Arts Council, and he operates a farm-based hobby business, Mount Rose Farm & Distillery LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrating in-house and third-party investment managers, and offers a range of investment and financial planning services.

David Ball is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who works with high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners. His role focuses on goals-based planning and long-term decision-making aligned with each client's priorities. He specializes in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and retirement income. David approaches financial advising with comprehensive wealth planning and investment management, emphasizing a planning-based strategy to help clients navigate complexity and bring structure to their financial lives. He often assists clients during transitional periods such as business succession and multigenerational wealth discussions, providing guidance through coordination of investment strategy and long-term wealth considerations. He collaborates with internal specialists at Merrill to address complex planning needs while delivering personalized strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Massachusetts System and an MBA from Lehigh University. David is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a Personal Investment Advisor. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Tinu Thompson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Somerville, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Thompson has been with Merrill since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Reilly is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services. He also maintains an agent/broker position focused on fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Dipak Shah is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1998. Shah joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and various institutions. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Jeffrey Mote is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Princeton, New Jersey. He provides a wide range of financial services aimed at simplifying complex financial situations for his clients. Jeff focuses his practice on assisting a select group of corporations, non-profit organizations, and high net-worth families and trusts. Jeff has been a financial advisor since 1999 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2006. Prior to this, he worked as an advisor with UBS Financial Services and Wachovia Securities. He holds several professional designations including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jeff graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He specializes in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, Jeff enjoys golfing, tennis, music, traveling, and spending time with his family. He resides in Doylestown, Pennsylvania with his wife and four sons.

Maryann Lim is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2020. In her role, she partners with individuals and families to assist them in planning for their financial futures. She is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP4) professional committed to taking a holistic approach to financial planning by understanding each client's unique needs, goals, and opportunities. Maryann's expertise involves integrating various aspects of clients' financial lives to create comprehensive plans. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys hiking, outdoor adventures, parenthood, reading, and traveling.

Owen Stauffer is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held positions in retail and banking, including Provident Bank and Kay Jewelers. He also has experience related to Monmouth University. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Antonio Paturzo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2015. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Yahui Lu is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has held positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and Ameriprise. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and operates as both an investment advisor and broker-dealer with a model-driven investment approach.

Michael Perinelli is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Staten Island, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2011 to 2017 and at MassMutual life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of advising, he serves as an arbitrator on FINRA arbitration panels and is a co-owner of Wealth Protection Strategies LLC, an entity established to act as a beneficiary for life insurance designations. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and offers additional services including wrap programs and educational seminars.