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.

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.

Anthony Mignone is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2001, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Ashar Group, a life settlement business. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through various programs and third-party managers, with a focus on tailored investment solutions across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

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.

Joan Heffernan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1990. 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.

Bridgot Basile is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2021, Basile worked at North Capital Private Securities, Worth Financial Management LLC, Traynor Capital Management, and Rittenhouse Asset Management. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs combining discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles with access to both in-house and third-party investment managers.

James Waltman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2012 to 2019 before joining Wells Fargo in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as mayor of Delaware Township, New Jersey, with responsibilities including attending meetings, setting agendas, and managing municipal business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is guided by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Fran Buckley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Buckley has ownership interests in coal mining businesses and manages a financial practice through Sparrow Financial LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations. The firm serves clients who meet a net-worth threshold and provides a broad range of planning services including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Ethan Stewart is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He previously worked at Merrill and has held roles in both academic and entrepreneurial settings, including at Rowan University and as part of Sandscapes LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, using multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Gavin Skinner is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches guitar and performs as a musician. 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 using a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.