Melissa Jenkins is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015. 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.

James Adlam Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1989. In addition to his advisory role, he is active as an insurance agent involved in the sales and service of insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC, a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Karen Klukososki is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2006. 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 designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Victoria Nelson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously held positions at Cape May Sweet House, Rider University, and Harbor View Restaurant. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Joseph Buono is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Rider University, Rutgers University, and Mercer County Community College. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations, utilizing internal and third-party managers to implement customized portfolio solutions.

Oliver Gordon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He has held his current role at Merrill since 2016 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Barry Gessner is a financial advisor at Osaic with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SECURITIES AMERICA, inc. since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as President and majority shareholder of X-Pando Products Company, Inc., and is a volunteer Board of Directors member and investment committee participant at Frankford Friends School, a private Quaker school. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services that include financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and strategies implemented by its advisors.

Ronald Capone is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His previous roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Prosperity Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is an active drummer in the band Northern Lights. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, combining a broad platform with extensive operational and research support tools.

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.

Nathan Lewis is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Middletown Country Club and has experience in various service and recreational businesses, including Capt'n Jacks Island Grill and Lang's Ski 'N Scuba. 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, and institutions.

Gabriel Garcia La Placa is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2024 and previously at Intellect.us and LaPlaca Insurance. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved in delivery work with DoorDash since 2020. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs delivered through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers, with a focus on aligning client risk tolerance to suitable investment models.

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.

Marc Thal is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bala Cynwyd, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, following his tenure at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

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.

Matthew Cusack is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Cusack volunteers as a soccer referee and coach for the Monmouth Ocean Soccer Association, a nonprofit organization. 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.