Cara Werkheiser is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Gregson is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at New York Life Insurance Company for seven years before joining Fisher Investments in 2022. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management through a centralized Investment Policy Committee that employs both quantitative and qualitative methods. The firm is notable for its extensive international client base and sub-advisory roles across various pooled investment vehicles.

Igor Istratii is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, Northwestern Mutual, and Equitable Advisors. Prior to his financial services career, he worked at Les Halles Downtown for three years. 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 individual and institutional clients.

Peter Olsen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2000. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Christopher Storch is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Hansen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Outside of finance, he co-owned Hansen Coffee Roasters LLC for one year. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework as part of its investment approach.

Christopher Kelly is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience currently advising at Ameriprise Financial Services. He previously worked at LPL Financial and Cardiome Pharma Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Delaware Valley Food Pantry and is involved in tax preparation through his ownership of Penn Wealth Accounting Group. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Psaltis is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. and Merrill Lynch Asset Management since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and is expected to take on a vice president position. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Kiera Hennessy is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and four years at UBS following prior roles at Merrill, Janney Montgomery Scott, and Macquarie Investment Management. She has two years of industry experience and is based in Newtown, PA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research and capital markets solutions through its extensive platform.

Gia Brophy is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a waitress at La Piazza Ristorante in Pennington, NJ. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Michael Nemeroff is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and FINRA. He serves on a FINRA committee responsible for writing and reviewing continuing education regulatory content. 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.

Matthew Geraci is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Chase and University of Delaware. Matthew is based in Newtown, PA. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a nationwide adviser network.

John Abbracciamento is a financial advisor at Stifel with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. Stifel serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and nonprofit entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Michele Gilligo is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients since 1999. She specializes in helping individuals, families, and businesses develop financial strategies tailored to their short- and long-term objectives. Michele's areas of focus include college education planning, retirement income and personal retirement planning, liquidity management, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Michele holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities registrations and the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Michele works with a team of advisors and specialists to provide personalized service and customized financial solutions. She is fluent in English and French. Outside of her professional role, Michele lives in Chesterfield, New Jersey, and enjoys activities such as baseball, billiards, boating, fishing, gardening, hiking, music, and spending time with her family.

Konstantinos Rigas is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Elite Laundry Systems, LLC, a business he has been associated with since 2010. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and provides integrated brokerage, custody, and cash management services.

John Trzeciak is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011 and Merrill since 2009. 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.

David Mattos is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Royal Alliance Associates and UBS Financial Services. He is based in East Windsor, New Jersey. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both model portfolios and customized strategies.

Olivier Martinez is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, having previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. His background includes involvement with nonprofit and community organizations such as the Skema US Foundation and Room Circus Medical Clowning. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market models.

Robert Di Falco is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Raymond James since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Pennington Borough Board of Fire Commissioners in New Jersey. 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, institutions, pension plans, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Janet Cook is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where she has worked since 2014. She has 17 years of industry experience. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies managed by internal and third-party teams.