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 a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he has held roles at Glasbern, Moravian University, EdgeOne Property Services, and Northwestern Lehigh High School. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm primarily employs model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and various financial planning and consulting services.

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.

Michael Dominguez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Fidelity Investments since 2006, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

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 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at UBS since 2010, following positions at Credit Suisse Securities and J.P. Morgan Securities. He serves as a trustee for an irrevocable life insurance trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

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 at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over three decades. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program, along with affiliated trust and insurance services.

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.

Mahesh Chandwani is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Chandwani is an investor in healthcare technology and beauty tech companies, including Reveal HealthTech and Onesto Labs. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

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, as well as experience in the food service and education sectors. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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.

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.

Michael Carpio is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc and Bank of America, N.A. from 2011 to 2023 before joining Charles Schwab in 2023. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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, combining non-discretionary advisory with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investment options.

Edward Shown is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006 and concurrently with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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.

Graham Dendler is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill, as well as experience outside finance working at Trenton Country Club. He also competes in golf events organized by the Philadelphia Section PGA. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Caroline Posthumus is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Merrill, based in Pennington, NJ, and has 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2004. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frank Hosmer Jr. is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2022 and previously spent seven years with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers. He is affiliated with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.