Joseph Palone is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2014. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.

Kevin Pogroszewski is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on legacy planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Kevin is committed to helping clients build, preserve, and confidently navigate their wealth to achieve what matters most to them. With a background as an Investment Advisory Specialist, Kevin has developed expertise in investment strategy, portfolio construction, and wealth management. He specializes in analyzing market trends, constructing diversified portfolios, and aligning investment strategies with clients' goals and risk tolerance. His approach emphasizes educating clients and simplifying complex financial concepts to enable informed decision-making. Kevin holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a degree in Finance from Rider University. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is fluent in English and Polish. Outside of his professional work, Kevin enjoys golfing, ice hockey, music, skiing, soccer, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family. He is also involved with Mercer United F.C.

Jessica Palou is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has 17 years of industry experience, including previous roles at T. Rowe Price Investment Services and J.P. Morgan Securities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which combines written recommendation reports with ongoing tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Scott McGill is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2025. In this role, he focuses on helping clients achieve their financial objectives by co-creating and implementing tailored financial plans and building ongoing relationships to support these goals. Prior to his current position, Scott held roles as a Financial Representative and Financial Services Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. Scott's professional experience is centered on investment consulting and financial services within Fidelity Investments. His approach involves aligning clients' financial plans with their personal priorities to ensure a comprehensive strategy that supports their long-term objectives. Outside of his professional work, Scott enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, comedy, family activities, golf, and sailing.

Robert Lavanco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2010 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Citigroup Global Markets, and Citicorp Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a New York State Court Officer. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Mark Erikson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Merrill since 1992 and Bank of America since 2016. Outside his advisory roles, he serves as a fiduciary for a for-profit organization. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutions.

Zad Mahana is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works one-on-one with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies designed to help achieve them. Mahana provides ongoing advice and adapts portfolios as clients' situations change. He has experience in custom managed strategies, private markets, and managing small business 401(k) and cash balance plans. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. Mahana holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Mahana earned a Bachelor's Degree from George Washington University. He speaks English and Arabic. Outside of his professional work, his interests include boxing, chess, music, skiing, and soccer.

Rocco Fiato is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Bridgewater, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Northeast Planning Corp for one year. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Bank of America, N.A. since 2017 and 2018 respectively. 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 a range of individual and institutional investors.

Kyle Dudek is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he assists clients in navigating complex financial challenges. He focuses on creating tailored strategies that align with each client's unique goals to help maximize their resources and achieve their envisioned future. With over five years of experience in the financial services industry, Kyle specializes in serving the mass affluent market. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations, and leverages his expertise in banking services and wealth planning to provide comprehensive, evolving financial guidance. Kyle earned a Bachelor's Degree in Financial Planning and Wealth Management with a minor in Economics from the University of Delaware. He is based in Skillman, NJ, and enjoys spending time with his family, staying active through various sports, traveling, and following New York sports teams.

Steven Parente is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bridgewater, NJ, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2007 and has additionally been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Karen Crovicz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christopher Tarashuk is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Northwestern Mutual. Outside of financial advising, he owns Aquatic Ascent, a business that raises and sells exotic fish. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves client risk assessment and matching to advisory program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

David Hogan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1983. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lleyton Soares is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at Bentley University, Johnson and Johnson, and Amazon. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and CFO of the Metro Hockey League, where he manages budgeting, purchasing, and operations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Marissa Baldoni is a Wealth Management Advisor with the Kent Mollo Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Princeton. She joined Merrill in 2017, initially working as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge before becoming part of the Kent Mollo Group in 2019. Marissa collaborates with her team to provide clients with personalized financial advice aimed at simplifying the complexities of wealth to help individuals and families achieve their financial goals. Marissa holds multiple professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (AWMA™), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance with a minor in Spanish from The College of New Jersey. Marissa is proficient in English and Spanish. Outside of her professional work, Marissa enjoys golfing, downhill skiing, especially at Powder Mountain in Utah, horseback riding, and spending time with her family.

Thomas Morici is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 1998, progressing through various roles including Customer Service Representative, Financial Representative, Financial Planning Consultant, and Vice President, Account Executive before assuming his current position in 2013. Thomas specializes in partnering with clients to understand their financial goals, values, and risk tolerance, and develops customized financial plans tailored to individual needs. He emphasizes building strong relationships with clients and their families, focusing on trust, respect, and transparency. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional role, Thomas enjoys boating and golf.

Dominic Pinto is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Bank of America and Merrill. Dominic is currently based in Bridgewater, NJ. 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 advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Rafael Diaz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ. He has 19 years of industry experience, including over 14 years at Axa Advisors, LLC. Diaz has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006. 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 models through in-house programs and third-party asset managers, with a focus on matching clients to appropriate investment solutions based on risk tolerance and plan information.

John Coonan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ryan Iannuzzo is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Princeton, NJ. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Board of Directors for DisruptHR Princeton, an organization focused on business development and event planning. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies for clients.