Ronald Capone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Prosperity Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he is a drummer in the band Northern Lights. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations through a national network of advisor representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, research, and technology solutions.

James Balsamides is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2006 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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.

Nicholas Hill is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational families. With nearly 15 years of experience in financial services, he focuses on delivering tax-efficient strategies, estate planning, executive compensation, and legacy planning. Nicholas works closely with clients and his team to develop customized approaches that address retirement, education, liability management, and portfolio management, aiming to simplify complex financial decisions and enhance clients’ financial and emotional wellbeing. Nicholas earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from James Madison University, concentrating in Human Resources and minoring in English. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Throughout his career, Nicholas has emphasized client-centric service, following a family tradition of prioritizing clients’ best interests and fostering long-term relationships. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Nicholas is involved with the YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon County. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching the Philadelphia Eagles, boating, playing golf and ice hockey, as well as relaxing at the family’s home on Long Beach Island.

Brian Polakowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2018, following a 17-year tenure at Blackrock Investments, Inc. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Leonardo Ramos is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2019 and has been associated with Bank of America entities since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor delivery driver for DoorDash. 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 clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Cheryl Berry is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2017. Prior to her advisory role, she worked as faculty in the dental hygiene clinic at Montgomery County Community College, where she taught clinical skills. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers integrated planning and managed-account solutions under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Peter Thomson is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Pennington, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at TD Waterhouse since 2004 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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.

Kalpesh Patel is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Horsham, PA, holding CFP® and CFA® designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual, Morgan Stanley, and Barclays Capital. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and order-routing services.

Justin Rodda is affiliated with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. He has prior experience working at Glasbern, Moravian University, EdgeOne Property Services, and Northwestern Lehigh High School. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and access to a range of brokerage and insurance products.

J. Michael Seymour is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years before joining OSAIC in 2023. Seymour is also the owner of UNI Private Wealth Strategies, a sole proprietorship that provides insurance and fixed annuity recommendations and monitoring. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services and uses various portfolio construction and management tools supported by multiple advisory platforms.

Matthew Cusack is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a soccer referee and youth coach with the Monmouth Ocean Soccer Association. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Casey Startzell is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic, having joined in 2023 after 11 years at FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he owns STARTZELLGROUP LLC, a tax preparation service for individuals, families, and small businesses. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors through a large network of advisers and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services and employs various tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage portfolios across asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Kristen Peterson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2003. 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.

Jodi Banks is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments, Inc. since 2010 and Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of investment advisory roles, she is involved in sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies and operates a separate business, Jodi Banks, LLC. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, offering a range of investment models including Strategic, Tactical, Tax-Aware, and Income Distribution approaches.

Samuel Griffiths IV serves as a Senior Financial Advisor for The Griffiths Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He advises high net-worth individuals on wealth accumulation and wealth preservation. Additionally, he consults with business owners and corporations on liability management and retirement plan services. Mr. Griffiths began his financial career in commercial banking in 1985. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1998, he was a Principal with Griffiths-Schreiber & Company, an employee benefits consulting firm. As a Portfolio Manager, he manages personalized and defined strategies on a discretionary basis, incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He is a graduate of Villanova University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional role, Mr. Griffiths and his wife Kelly support organizations including the Fox Chase Cancer Center, First Book, and the Central Bucks Family YMCA.

John Derosa is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and serves as a trustee of a life insurance trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a range of advisory and capital markets services through a large network of financial advisors.

Steve Ricci is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, where he served for nearly four decades. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and access to various brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Lisa Rainforth is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where she has worked since 2014. She has 12 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a beauty sales consultant for Mary Kay on a limited basis. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and pension plans.

Connor Taylor is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Metedeconk National Golf Club. 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 clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Fei Luo is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Orlando, Florida. Fluent in English and Mandarin, Fei specializes in serving clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, including Chinese families, by providing tailored financial planning and investment management strategies. With expertise in family wealth management, personal retirement planning, portfolio and investment strategy, as well as retirement income, Fei focuses on helping individuals and families develop and achieve their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. As a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Fei offers comprehensive guidance on topics such as retirement planning, tax optimization, and asset preservation. Outside of work, Fei is an avid pickleball, skiing, and tennis enthusiast and actively participates in the Orlando pickleball community. He is committed to building strong, lasting relationships with clients by delivering accessible and knowledgeable advice to support critical financial decisions.