Richard Hopkins is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of experience, currently serving at Thrivent Investment Management in Princeton, NJ. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Hopkins serves as a commissioner on the Board of Fire Commissioners for Montgomery Township Fire District #2, overseeing tax levies and expenses for the district. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across various planning topics. The firm separates its planning services from portfolio management and does not accept discretionary trading authority for its Dedicated Planning Service.

Gary Grossman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a wholesale party supplies business serving a franchise restaurant and acts as a notary public. He also serves as a co-trustee in a separate outside business capacity. 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 combining internal Chief Investment Office models and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rodney Johnson I is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Bank of America and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He is also the owner of Roxicyni Trading LLC, where he trades commodity contracts using his own funds. 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 accounts.

Joseph Anderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2020. Outside of finance, he has participated as a background artist, doing TV commercials, film, voiceovers, modeling, and print advertising. 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, and institutional investors.

Ingrid Soprych is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked with Jerry Neumann and Naomi Richman since 2020 and has been with Merrill since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she assists a family friend in Princeton, New Jersey as a personal assistant, helping with household tasks. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony D'Angelo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Merrill. Outside of advising, he has a minority ownership interest in GAF Properties, LLC, a real estate business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics to guide its investment approach and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Carly Gallanter is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2022 and currently holds a position at Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she has been employed at Doordash on weekends and has engaged in selling items on eBay. 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.

Richard Zytko is a financial advisor with Merrill, where he has worked since 2021. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nova Associates, TRA, BCG Securities Inc, and MA Mutual Life Insurance. He serves as a board member of Jersey Shore Calvary Chapel in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, where he participates in church stewardship and financial oversight. 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.

Christopher Paterno is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. 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 strategies managed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Linda Gatere serves as a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she works closely with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces them to solutions offered by Merrill and Bank of America. She aims to empower clients with the knowledge and tools needed to manage their financial lives effectively. Linda holds a Bachelor's Degree from Kenyatta University and a Master's Degree from the University of Bath. She has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her approach involves helping clients identify what matters to them and their families to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals.

Tejaswi Patel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Somerset, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, Patel worked at Cetera Advisors LLC, First Allied Advisory Services, and First Montauk Securities Corp. Patel also engages in selling non-variable insurance products through Ash Brokerage Corp. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Oscar Catanese is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. His prior experience includes roles in education at St. Augustine Preparatory School and Cape Trinity Catholic, as well as self-employment and work with D'Antonio Excavating Inc. 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 clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Nathan Jones is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Forst is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He has been working in the financial advisory field since 2016, previously serving as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch until 2022. Matthew is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP4) professional with ten years of experience. Matthew partners with individuals and families to simplify their financial lives and provide clarity on complex decisions. He engages in a collaborative planning process and thoughtful execution to build personalized financial plans that align with clients' priorities. Outside of his professional work, Matthew has interests in fitness, golf, running, and snowboarding.

Madison Ubry is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab. Prior to joining Schwab, Madison worked at La Mezzaluna for four years and spent five years at Rider University. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Kenneth Van Leeuwen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 and previously managed his own firms, Van Leeuwen & Co., LLC and Van Leeuwen & Company, LLC, for over two decades. He serves as a member of the LPL PAC Advisor Advisory Board. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide array of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by technology and research tools, and oversees over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.

Christian Muli is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Merrill since 2022 and positions at Immediate Technical Services Inc. and Binghamton 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Megan McGuire is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Cary Hall Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 20 years. He also served in the United States Army Reserve for 22 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Diva Jain is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.