Justin Hughes is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Bank of America, Cetera, and McMaster-Carr Industrial Supplies, where he worked for thirteen years. 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 individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

George Mundy is a CFP® with over 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant JV coach for high school ice hockey at Holy Ghost Prep, where he teaches ice hockey skills. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a wide range of clients, relying on research and diversification principles in its investment approach.

Alex Dichter is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Northwestern Mutual among other firms. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is a general partner and managing member of ShopCat LLC, a consumer wellness company that develops functional beverage products. 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, and institutional investors.

Mark Melillo is a financial advisor at Stifel with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019, following three years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary methodologies using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Stephanie Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2014. 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, and organizations.

Joseph Meklin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2013 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. 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.

Michael Kornblum is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked for Sushiana for 13 years. 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, and institutional investors.

Christopher Pozzuto is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Bankers Life, eBay, and Fairfield University. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Ruggieri is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked as a public defender in New Jersey and has experience associated with the University of Scranton and a small business venture. 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 institutional accounts.

John Sprague is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Mid Atlantic Resource Group. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, serves Bank of America fiduciary clients by providing managed account services 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 institutional accounts.

Christian Brown is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, he worked at Edward Jones for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he has volunteered as a youth lacrosse coach and plans to become a referee for youth lacrosse in New Jersey. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and research.

Carlos Sosa is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2000 and concurrently with Bank of America since 2009. 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.

Yan Kaliner is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jacqueline Zapicchi Cloughsey is a financial advisor at Cetera with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Ameriprise Financial Services and Signator Investors. She is also an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products and is involved with DFG Financial Group, LLC, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Omar Ahmad is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2016. 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 developed by internal teams and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jeffrey Burns is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Ryan Ascone is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009 and 2010, 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Abigail Antwi is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked in healthcare and legal support roles and is involved in entrepreneurial ventures including ownership of a healthcare services company and a women's retail clothing line. 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.

Valerie Ozer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Eden Engineering, LLC. She is also involved in selling loan products and home-related services through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services.

Andrew Bennett 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. Prior to his current role, he was employed at Yelp, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. 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.