Stephen Waite II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Alexandria, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, offering written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to support its advisory process while maintaining a broad range of investment and insurance solutions.

Evyavan Patel is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, Patel held positions at Santander US Capital Markets LLC, Morgan Stanley, and Cetera Investment Management, and has operated Evyavan Advisory Services LLC. Patel’s background also includes four years at Princeton University and seven years at Central Jersey College Prep Charter School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Charles Schroeder is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Madison & Main Advisors LLC and Canaccord Genuity Inc. He is also active as an insurance broker through a separate business, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-focused planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Mark Spedaliere is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a Senior Vice President. He has been part of the Keller, Spedaliere, and Langley team for 25 years, where he applies his background in economics, financial data analysis, and knowledge of macroeconomic factors to support clients in managing their wealth. Mark holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation, earned in 2005, and is also a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides personalized investment strategies, including discretionary management through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Mark graduated from Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics and is a life member of Mensa. His team has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list for 2023 and 2024. Mark's approach emphasizes understanding clients' goals through frequent and open conversations to deliver integrated strategies beyond investment management, including retirement planning, education planning, tax minimization, and family wealth management. In his personal life, Mark resides in Basking Ridge with his wife and three children. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, tennis, watching Italian soccer and football, playing pickleball and racquetball, listening to music, and spending time with his family.

Michael Turchi is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in retirement planning, diversification strategies, tax-efficient investing, and goal planning. Michael works with a team to assist individuals and families in meeting their financial objectives. His client focus areas include education planning, employee benefits planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Michael holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He completed his education at CUNY College of Staten Island. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys baseball, football, music, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Robert Latour is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 42 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term service with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.

Ahmed Iqbal is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and Citizens. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Alaraa Corp. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Beth Theis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Merrill Lynch since 2014, with prior experience at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank dating back to 2012. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Parrella is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Invest Financial Corp. and Sun National Bank. He is also involved in the sale of health, dental, vision, medical malpractice, and disability insurance through Emerson Reid. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to various program structures and third-party managers.

Leandro Da Costa is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and has recently begun his career in the industry. His prior work experience includes roles at Bank of America, Amazon, FedEx, Provident Bank, and Staples. 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.

William Meyer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at West Virginia University and Pelican Shops in various roles. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Mordechai Schnur is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He applies his extensive background in finance, including roles such as portfolio manager at a hedge fund and vice president of a trading desk at a major bank, to deliver wealth management and financial planning services. Since joining Merrill in 2020, he has leveraged the firm’s investment resources and the banking capabilities of Bank of America to support his clients. Beginning his finance career in 1997, Mordechai worked as an analyst focused on risk arbitrage and convertible bonds before advancing to portfolio manager at Lipper & Co.'s Merger Fund. He then joined BNP Paribas in 2002 as Vice President managing risk arbitrage and convertible bond trading. Transitioning to wealth management in 2010 at Wells Fargo, he built a practice serving a diverse client base ranging from middle-income individuals to high-net-worth clients. His areas of expertise include corporate benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management, and personal retirement planning. Mordechai holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Yeshiva University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is committed to community involvement, volunteering with organizations such as The Brain Tumor Foundation. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, fishing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Rosario Greco is a CFP® designated financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2025 and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. for 22 years. He also maintains an agent position with Greco Nader and Associates, where he sells life insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term care products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios tailored to client needs.

Christopher Caro is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior experience at Bank of America, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory role, Caro is involved with NJ Play Sports Community, assisting with a local softball league. 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.

Carmela Nocerino is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2016 to 2022 before joining Raymond James Financial Services Advisors in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is a silent partner in a pet care business called Paw Prints by Olivia. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains notable municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA consulting programs.

Richard Boyle is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and New York Life. He has also worked in education at Rowan University and Penn State University. 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.

Russell Cohen is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services and Abercrombie and Fitch, along with prior roles at Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a marketing consultant for a clothing retailer. 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.

Fred Jaramillo is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019 and previously spent three years at Morgan Stanley. Jaramillo is a 50% owner of MRFJ Capital Corp and serves as a trustee for the company’s related 401(k) plans. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with flexible implementation options through brokerage or advisory programs.

Elizabeth Salerno is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Mc Manus is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director for the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of the Jersey Shore, a charitable organization that raises funds to award scholarships to individuals of Irish descent. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.