Paola Gonzalez Sierra is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Center City Philadelphia office. She is committed to helping individuals, families, and business owners build confidence in their financial futures through personalized guidance, education, and comprehensive wealth planning. Fluent in English and Spanish, Paola aims to make financial advice accessible and empower clients to make informed decisions aligned with their goals and values. Paola joined Merrill Lynch in January 2024 as a Financial Services Representative and advanced to the role of Financial Solutions Advisor, serving clients throughout the Philadelphia market. She has earned her FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations after passing the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Paola spent over a decade at Fulton Bank, where she progressed from a bilingual teller to a Relationship Banker, developing a client-centered approach focused on trust and personalized financial guidance for diverse communities. Originally from the Dominican Republic and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Paola holds an Associate's Degree from Harrisburg Area Community College and a High School Diploma from Hempfield High School. Outside of her financial advisory practice, she is the Owner and Director of Controla Dance Academy in South Philadelphia, leading a team of instructors and fostering community through dance education and cultural events. Paola's goal is to serve as a trusted partner to her clients, supporting them in navigating financial decisions and achieving their long-term financial objectives.

Vincent Farry is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Merrill since 1980. His credentials include the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Pojawis Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include 14 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and six years at American General Securities Incorporated. He also operates a CPA practice with over 40 years of experience and serves on the board of trustees for a nonprofit organization, assisting with tax compliance. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios encompassing a broad array of investment types.

Kristy Connor is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2018 and offers a holistic approach to wealth management, providing services such as retirement planning, personalized investment strategies, and additional financial solutions including banking and lending through the support of Bank of America. Her practice focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals by equipping them with knowledge, power, and confidence. Kristy specializes in areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. She holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kristy earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware, graduating with honors in three years and was a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. A South Jersey native currently residing in Medford, NJ, Kristy serves as an Ambassador to the National Association of Women Business Owners. Outside of work, she enjoys basketball, football, golfing, pickleball, reading, traveling, yoga, watching movies, and spending time with her family and friends.

Michi Chin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2021, with prior roles at Citizens Securities and Citizens Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she is an owner and partner of Higharchi LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory program.

Amanda Harver is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Philadelphia, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wachovia Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary retirement plan consulting, leveraging research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Dawn Stil is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for nine years before joining UBS in 2021. UBS Financial Services Inc. 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 uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Tamara Morton is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo since 2013, including her current role at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Stephen Melchiorre is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, NYLIFE Securities, and New York Life Insurance. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Lorraine Zeplinski is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 41 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2021 and previously at VOYA Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2021. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates a tax preparation business in Philadelphia. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and oversees more than $256 billion in assets.

Andrew Goldman is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 1999. He has a background that includes nearly two decades at Karr Barth Financial Planning, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Goldman serves as chairman of the board and executive committee member of the Anti-Defamation League. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions for its clients.

Meghan Gallagher is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America for eight years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan financial organization.

Stephanie Heckman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2004. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Paul Tropea is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at RBC Capital Markets since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is an elected official on the South Harrison Board of Education, where he oversees education matters for the township. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Adonika Watkins is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has served as an instructor at Temple University since 2012, teaching a class on investing that focuses on the economic environment and the investment field. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored strategies that incorporate multiple investment managers and provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Robert Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mount Laurel, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services including wrap programs, private funds, and principal trading activities.

Brandon Martin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has nine years of industry experience and has worked at MML Investors Services, LLC since 2017. Outside of his financial advisory work, he serves as a Master of Ceremonies and event coordinator for Encore Entertainment and Ultrax Disc Jockeys. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using detailed client information and firm-approved software to deliver written recommendations.

Frank Ruggiano is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Philadelphia, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC, JPMorgan Securities, LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., GMH Capital Partners, and Marcus and Millichap. He serves as treasurer for the Pennsylvania Bipartisan Climate Initiative, a nonprofit focused on public education around environmental rights and carbon emissions reduction. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and providing access to proprietary research and a range of investment products.

John Scott is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience, including 25 years at Signator Investors, Inc. before joining OSAIC in 2018. Scott serves as a board member of Hope Community Church, a non-denominational church in Moorestown, NJ. OSAIC serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services featuring diverse investment options, model portfolios, and third-party management platforms.

Paul Halbkram is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020, and previously was with TIAA and Lifetime Athletics from 2016 to 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.