Pragnesh Ashar is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience, including 20 years at Merrill. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a board member of the Country Woods Community Association in Fairfield, New Jersey, and participates in selling holistic and fashion items online through Celestial Artisan LLC. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Hearne Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and has also worked at City National Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member of the finance committee at Trinity Church in Princeton, NJ. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations by offering a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles and investment preferences.

Michael Giambelluca is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked with Bank of America, Equitable Advisors LLC, and has held various roles outside of finance, including security and server positions at Killarney's Publick House and ownership of Prime Pressure Solutions LLC. 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.

Ellen Dollard is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Wagtimeapp, a venture focused on developing a phone application for dog parks and socialization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and third-party research.

Barbara Clarke is a CFP® with over 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and a range of investment services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning tools that incorporate market simulations and return estimates.

Pamela Vockeroth is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2008. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jack Gorelick is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Blejwas Associates and held various other roles. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Frederick Gomez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Fidelity, based in Princeton, NJ, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Fidelity divisions since 2012, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and employs systematic methodologies alongside AI technologies in its investment process.

Keith Hoffman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006 and holds the Series 66 designation. 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.

David Crawford is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, where he has worked since 1997. He has 27 years of industry experience. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrea Borton is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Serra is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with six years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at UBS Financial Services from 2018 to 2025 and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2025 in roles including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers financial planning primarily in an advisory capacity.

Nicholas Tomaselli is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

James Simpson is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to each client’s unique goals and changing market conditions. By leveraging the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America, he assists clients in managing their wealth comprehensively. Simpson holds a Bachelor's Degree from Baylor University. He is committed to community involvement and volunteers with local organizations, reflecting the Merrill tradition of engagement in the communities served. His approach emphasizes one-on-one collaboration to help clients pursue their long-term financial objectives.

Wesley Cheng is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and has held various roles at Rutgers University and other organizations. 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.

Jalil Jackson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2020 and has prior experience with Bank of America, PNC Bank, and several other companies. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as an assistant store manager at Lids Inc., a retail sports apparel store. 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.

Philip Lacava is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation. He has been in the industry since 2026, with prior experience at Bank of America and Equitable Advisors. His background includes roles in education and nonprofit organizations, including the Raj and Kamla Gupta Governance Institute and Princeton Recreation Department. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Dechristopher is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with 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, and various institutional investors.

Alehtee Taylor is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years at the firm and 4 years of industry experience. Taylor holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Pennington, NJ. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Aigy Hasegawa is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds the Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. Hasegawa has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.