Joseph Mellusi is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Summit, NJ. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Andre Bakhos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Equitable Advisors. He is also a member of Alpha Sigma Phi through 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Sonia Patel is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for a family trust and is an owner and officer of Xlent Strategies, LLC, where she handles bookkeeping. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based, discretionary, and tax-aware investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Christopher Renaud is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals and companies to develop disciplined financial strategies focusing on wealth creation, preservation, and transfer. Christopher specializes in areas including college education planning, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, defined benefit and contribution plans, legacy and philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. He holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Christopher earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics from Rutgers University. Christopher resides in Monroe, New Jersey with his wife Heather and their three children: Connor, Cole, and Charlotte. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, bowling, dancing, football, music, painting, racquetball, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Ellen Desarno is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Summit, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in various insurance activities and operates a business under the name Diligence Financial Group. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Rajeev Chellapilla is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on delivering a comprehensive approach to wealth management by listening to clients' needs and ensuring that each strategy is aligned with their financial goals. He provides clients access to the investment insights of Merrill Lynch as well as the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of their financial lives. Rajeev holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers. He is committed to delivering service that supports clients in pursuing their financial objectives.

Meredith Vergara is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2001 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

Gregory Pomerantsev is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018, in addition to his role at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm integrates institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Lauren Cosgrove is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates investment management with Bank of America’s broader financial platform, including lending and custody services.

Austin Joyal is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the Joyal-Ferraro Group in 2013 and focuses on helping clients connect all aspects of their financial lives to prioritize and pursue important goals such as education funding, retirement planning, healthcare cost management, and wealth transfer to younger generations. His client focus areas include corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Austin holds a Bachelor's Degree from Villanova University and a High School Diploma from Rutgers Preparatory School. He has earned multiple professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He also holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. Outside of his professional work, Austin is involved with Special Olympics Pennsylvania. He enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, football, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, scuba diving, skiing, and spending time with his family and traveling.

Louis Ferraro is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch for 19 years, during which time he has developed expertise in managing discretionary custom investment strategies, selecting from Merrill model portfolios, and incorporating third-party investment strategies. Louis assists clients, including small businesses, with banking services, retirement planning, and 401k planning to create comprehensive wealth management strategies. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking capabilities of Bank of America to address clients' financial needs in a holistic manner. Louis holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master's in Business Administration, concentrated in Finance, from Rider University. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) certificant and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designation along with FINRA Series 7, 66, and 31 registrations. His client focus areas include corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional duties, Louis enjoys baseball, football, ice hockey, reading, scuba diving, swimming, and spending time with his family. He emphasizes thorough discovery and team collaboration to develop customized wealth plans tailored to clients' financial lives.

Steven Barsolona is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 32 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Santander Securities and Santander Bank. Barsolona operates Barsolona Financial, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers diversified advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Robert Hetherington is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Capital Analysts, Lincoln Investment, LPL Financial LLC, New York Community Bank, and JPMorgan Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Gerald Debenedictis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2021 and has previous experience with M&T Securities since 2013. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and various model portfolios supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Darren Lange is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019. Prior to that, he spent over two decades at TD Ameritrade in various roles. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

David Rehrer is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in college education planning, family wealth management strategies, and portfolio management services. David works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Drexel University and has earned several professional designations, including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). David is committed to leveraging his expertise to help clients navigate changing market conditions and pursue their financial objectives. Beyond his professional role, David participates in community volunteer activities and enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Eric Storberg is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Rotary District Foundation Chair, overseeing fundraising activities for the Rotary International Foundation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary retirement income recommendations.

Ashley Denis is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1998. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Robert Devaney is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westfield, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS and its predecessor Painewebber Inc. since 1997. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Ralph Ades is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Rutgers University, Camp Allsport, and Hillel Yeshiva. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.