John Veas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2013. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Peter Schintzler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2018 and previously spent 12 years at Blackrock Investments, Inc. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Adewale Akinrinde is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2018. Prior to that, he held positions at Vicvanny International Services Limited, African Leadership University School of Business, and Sterling Bank plc. Outside of his advisory role, Akinrinde serves as Treasurer for Freehold Area Open Door, a nonprofit supporting individuals in the Freehold, NJ area. 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.

Sophia Stuart Rockefeller is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to develop tailored financial strategies focused on family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Her approach involves evaluating clients' financial situations, identifying their objectives, and crafting personalized plans to help achieve their long-term financial goals. Sophia holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor's and Master's from Belarussian State University (BSU), a Doctorate from the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), and a Bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University. She also earned an Associate's Degree from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), a High School Diploma/GED, and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at Dartmouth College. Her professional designations include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She is fluent in English and Russian. Outside of her professional work, Sophia enjoys cooking, horseback riding, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Alfred Imbro is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2000. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jarred Colaiacovo is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2026, previously working at PNC Bank and other firms. He holds no prior industry experience before 2026. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, with portfolio implementation tailored to client needs.

Arthur Crist is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gerald Silberman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Prior to that, he was with Metlife Securities Incorporated for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage, focusing on individual life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and group insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using technology to analyze client goals and offers event-driven planning programs such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Jared Chud is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2016, including time at Merrill Lynch prior to the firm's rebranding. Merrill, along 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 with support from internal and third-party managers.

Sejal Patel is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2025, she worked at AT&T Services Inc for five years and held roles at Suntrust Advisory Services, Inc and Portfolio Evaluations Inc. She is also affiliated with Boston University's Questrom School of Business. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Toth is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1998 and MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life and health insurance sales. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that delivers ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s planning process uses firm-approved software to analyze client goals and provides written recommendations without discretionary authority.

F Shannon IV is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been a team member since 2006. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he gained experience at Legg Mason and Smith Barney. Shannon specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designation. Shannon serves on the Board of Trustees of the Naval Academy Primary School in Annapolis, Maryland. Residing in Annapolis with his wife, Sarah, and their three children, Shannon enjoys boating, golfing, music, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Christopher Rieger is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and Bank of America. Rieger is based in Pennington, NJ. 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.

Jacob Wise is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2025, he held positions at Bank of America, Secure Income Management, and other financial firms. Outside of his advisory role, he operates several creative businesses, including voiceover narration, tabletop board game hosting, and creating fictional literary content, as well as managing a travel-focused video production venture. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Justin Pak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Iselin, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm's advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Louis Simone is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ. He has 20 years of industry experience, spending his entire career since 2006 with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of advising, he is a silent owner of a fitness business, AFC Hudson LLC, holding a 40% stake without day-to-day involvement. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of investment professionals, utilizing third-party managers and a variety of investment programs.

Shobha Menon is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Princeton, New Jersey. She works with individuals and families to help define life goals and develop financial strategies tailored to their needs. Menon leverages Merrill Lynch's comprehensive wealth management and banking platform through Bank of America to provide guidance on investing, retirement planning, and small business solutions. With over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, Menon has held advisory roles for product launches, compliance and legal support for trust and mutual fund setups, and operational management across multiple geographies. She is registered to serve clients nationwide and specializes in areas including college education planning, family wealth management, employee financial health, and personal retirement planning. Menon holds professional designations such as Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor. Menon earned a Bachelor's Degree and a Bachelor of Law from the University of Mumbai and completed the Accredited Certificate Program from The Institute of Chartered Accountant of India. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati. Beyond her professional work, Menon participates in community activities as a Bank of America Community Volunteer and supports organizations including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Her personal interests include gardening, music, spending time with family, and traveling.

Ronald Williams is a CFP® professional with 35 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently serves as an advisor at Cetera and has prior experience with First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. and First Allied Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a real estate sales associate with Weichert Realtors and operates his own business under True North Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

John Mesinger is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Certa Pro Painters, Paychex, and Automatic Data Processing, as well as experience as a financial trader. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Davidson is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and uses Wells Fargo research, planning tools, and simulation models to develop tailored recommendations for clients.