James Barry is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch for over 22 years, having joined from Merck & Company's Vaccine Division where he gained experience in Corporate Finance and Strategic Planning. James assists a diverse client base including families, individuals, and institutions, focusing on tailored financial solutions that reflect each client's unique circumstances and goals. His expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, legacy and philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. James and his team prioritize understanding clients' needs to provide comprehensive service. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Boston University and a Master's Degree from Rice University. He is also a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). James is actively involved in his community, serving as Treasurer on the Chapin School Board of Trustees, Co-Chair of Rice University 360 since 2017, and Co-Chair of Rutgers University's BIG IDEAS Campaign. He lives in New Hope, PA, and Naples, FL with his family. His personal interests include baseball, golf, travel, music, reading, and spending time with his family.

Joseph Allen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2005. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Katherin Romero is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 1996 and co-founded the Lugones & Romero Group. In her role, she assists clients and businesses in managing their wealth through a comprehensive approach that begins with listening to client needs and ensuring strategies align with their goals. Katherin serves a diverse clientele, including executives, retirees, entrepreneurs, and those in transition, focusing on areas such as family wealth management, personal retirement planning, legacy planning, and tax minimization. Katherin holds several professional designations including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Pennsylvania State University. Recognized for her professional achievements, she has been named multiple times to the Forbes "America's Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" and "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" lists, and to the Working Mother/SHOOK Research's "Top Wealth Advisor Moms" list. She is a past president and member of the Junior League of Greater Princeton. Fluent in Spanish, Katherin and her husband reside in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with their two children. Outside of her professional commitments, she enjoys cooking, golfing, skiing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with her family. She is involved in community organizations including Rise, Arm and Arm, and HomeFront.

Nicholas Mcfadden is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America, PNC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank during his career. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jean Hughes is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she has a non-investment related gas lease agreement on property jointly owned with her spouse. 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Usman Shabbir is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in guiding high-net-worth families and institutions through comprehensive wealth management and treasury strategies. Usman focuses on personalized financial planning, appropriate investment solutions, and long-term growth to provide clarity and confidence in complex financial landscapes. His expertise includes equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management, tax minimization, retirement income planning, and managing new wealth. Usman holds a Master’s Degree from Saint Mary’s College of California and a Bachelor’s Degree from the California State University System. He also holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Usman participates in community service, volunteering with organizations such as the Food Banks of Bay Area. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, basketball, biking, boxing, golfing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Christopher Dodds is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Mid Atlantic Resource Group, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Securian Financial Services. He has been with Merrill since 2021. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frank Fata is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2010. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jigar Shah is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2020. In this capacity, he partners with high net worth individuals and their families to identify their financial goals and collaboratively develop strategies to achieve them. His approach emphasizes listening and understanding clients' needs and concerns to build meaningful relationships. Prior to his current position, Mr. Shah worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2008 to 2020. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial planning and insurance solutions. Outside of his professional work, Mr. Shah has interests in football, golf, movies, and traveling.

Oluwaseun Abiona is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Abiona held positions at DoorDash, U-Haul, and the New Jersey Department of Health, among others. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Justin Pope is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America since 2017. Outside of his advisory work, Pope also works as a freelance voice talent. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

David Sabol is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2002, including a brief tenure at BOFA Securities in 2019. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Hoagland is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lawrenceville, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for Cobblestone Country Club in Lawrence Township, New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their financial planning process uses firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, focusing on advisory services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Charles Quatrocchi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Grant Hess IV is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the charitable organization AHEPA Service Dogs for Warriors, which provides service dogs to veterans with PTSD. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Phaedon Kapetanakis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill 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.

John Marinelli is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at OSAIC, where he has worked since 2022, and previously spent nine years at American Portfolios Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, Marinelli is involved in tax preparation through AJC Advisors. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Madhavi Gibbs is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2006 as well as Bank of America, N.A. 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. The firm offers model‑based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, pension and profit‑sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jordan Mroczkowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2015 to 2018, as well as PS Wolf Media/Cablevision. 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.

Alexa La Rue is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, bringing six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, she held roles at Savvy-Marketers LLC, Nardis Tavern, Sink R Swim Men's Shop, Quality Auto Truck and Tire, Rider University, and Montgomery Kid Connection. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.