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.

Jules Andrianantoandro is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2008 and also works at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he represents a family-owned food facility on FDA matters related to import shipments. 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 strategies for a variety of client types, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Alec Jurczynski is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, he worked in education at Mercer County Community College and Ewing High School, and was employed at Villa Rosa Ristorante and Pizzeria. Merrill 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.

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 affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works directly with clients to identify their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to help achieve those objectives. He provides ongoing advice and adapts portfolio strategies as clients' circumstances evolve. He brings expertise in various areas including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Zad invests time in understanding his clients' priorities and concerns to offer personalized financial guidance. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Zad earned a Bachelor's Degree from George Washington University and is proficient in both English and Arabic.

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. He helps clients navigate complex financial challenges and develop tailored strategies to maximize resources and achieve long-term goals. Kyle's expertise includes education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports & entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He works with clients to create personalized strategies that account for their unique financial situations, using a proprietary Personal Wealth Analysis™ to assess their full financial picture and develop clear blueprints to optimize assets and reduce tax exposure. Kyle holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware and maintains professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Kyle has interests in adventure sports, antiquing, basketball, football, ice hockey, music, running, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Susan Cornford is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2019 and has held positions at Bank of America, N.A., Hyatt House, Macy's, Target, TD Bank, and Plymouth Rock Assurance. Outside of her advisory role, Susan is involved with Easter Seals, supporting funding for recreational activities for her disabled son. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Eric Mitchell Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill in two separate periods, most recently since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Citizens Bank, Citizens Securities, Bank of America, Linden Bulk Transportation, and Investors Bank. 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.

Papa Macisse Diop is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles with several professional soccer teams such as FC Cincinnati, Philadelphia Union, and Sporting Kansas City. 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.

Iliana Nyktas is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles with the U.S. House of Representatives and the Mercer County Board of Elections. 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.

Tony Wilson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011. 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 Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Janecek is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2002. 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.

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 a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked previously at Northwestern Mutual and Crestview Tree Service. Outside of financial advising, he owns and operates Aquatic Ascent, a business focused on raising and selling exotic fish. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

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 one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at institutions including Johnson & Johnson and Bentley University. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and CFO of the Metro Hockey League, where he manages budgeting, purchasing, and general operations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and fund advisory services.

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.