Lauren Mugavero is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a broad set of products and services beyond typical investment management.

Brian Strandskov is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Stifel, having joined the firm in 2025, after previous roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing clients with analysis and asset allocation guidance intended to support their financial decisions.

Karen Edelman is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 registered advisor with UBS Financial Services in Lawrenceville, NJ. She has 28 years of industry experience, including 26 years at UBS. UBS Financial Services 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 utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals.

Aaron Griswold is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America, JP Morgan Securities, Fidelity Brokerage Services, Mass Mutual, and Santander Securities. 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 a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries.

Matthew Pron is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Pron Wealth Management Group based in Princeton, New Jersey. He joined Merrill in 2016, bringing with him a background of military service and a family legacy in wealth management. Matthew works with individuals, families, and business entities to provide comprehensive wealth management solutions including portfolio management, financial strategy, liquidity solutions, banking, and legacy planning. Prior to his financial advisory career, Matthew served five years as an infantry squad leader in the United States Marine Corps. His military service included assignments with the 3rd Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team, where he conducted security operations at Guantanamo Bay and supported U.S. Embassy security in the Middle East, and a deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in the South Pacific. Following his honorable discharge in 2014, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, magna cum laude, from Drexel University. Matthew serves as President of Drexel's Veteran Alumni Network, assisting veterans with their transition to education and career development. Matthew holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is involved with several professional and community organizations including the Drexel Veteran's Alumni Network, Drexel Veteran’s Association, The Union League of Philadelphia, the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation, and The Mission Continues. He resides in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania with his wife Katie and their two sons. Outside of work, Matthew enjoys golfing, ice hockey, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Kenneth Stewart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with offerings that span retail and institutional investment solutions.

Anastasios Geivelis is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property business in Hamilton, New Jersey. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Laura Cook is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Holmdel, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007, with a brief period as a homemaker from 2018 to 2019. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Sam Abell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for two years and FedEx for three years. Abell holds a Series 66 designation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Thomas Buckley is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 1992. Merrill provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates these services with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, which includes access to a wide array of products and additional financial services.

Thomas Griffiths is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, where he has worked since 2003. He has 22 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed as a travel agent with Journey with CP LLC. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate fiduciaries.

Floyd Carl is a financial advisor with STIFEL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Carl is active in several nonprofit and community organizations, including serving on boards and committees for groups such as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Philadelphia, Advancing Opportunities of NJ, and Penn State University Libraries. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is supported by a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

James Stidham is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and experience with Burke Brothers Landscape and Design. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Peter Barlow is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He serves as trustee for his disabled son’s Special Needs Trust. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $500 billion in assets. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to individuals, institutions, and government entities through a non-discretionary approach that emphasizes comprehensive planning and tailored recommendations.

Felix Menezes is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Plainsboro, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental condominium property. 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 operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to tailor services according to client goals and risk tolerance.

Wilford Lawrence is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Merrill Lynch in 2008 after working at Wachovia Securities. Wil holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification, as well as designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his bachelor's degree from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia. Wilford’s professional focus is on developing deep, personal relationships with a select group of individuals and families who have achieved financial success. His expertise spans corporate benefits, education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, portfolio management, tax minimization, retirement income, and strategies tailored for sports and entertainment clients. Wilford emphasizes creating personalized, goals-based wealth management plans designed to help clients enjoy the results of their hard work while navigating changing market conditions. Residing in Medford, New Jersey, Wilford lives with his wife Jackie, their two children, Rowan and Ford, and their dog, Rudy. An avid Philadelphia sports fan, he actively participates in his children’s sports activities and values spending quality time with his family. Wilford is also engaged in community service through volunteering, reflecting a commitment aligned with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement.

Jacqulynn Arimenta is a financial advisor at Merrill with over 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1994 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to various products and services.

Jeffrey Purvis II is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2016. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a broad range of products and services beyond typical investment management.

Caitlin Smajda is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2013 and previously worked at Rider University from 2015 to 2017. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves various client types, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations, and is integrated into Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Steven Walker is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on designing and creating customized financial strategies for individuals and families, helping them plan for the future and achieve their life goals. Steven is committed to understanding his clients' interests, passions, and personal situations to provide superior services that extend beyond financial recommendations. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Steven guides successful individuals in pursuing their goals through personalized strategies. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification, the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA) designation, and additional professional credentials. Steven earned his bachelor's degree from Syracuse University. Outside of his professional role, Steven is an avid cyclist. He is also involved in the community through his participation with the Anchor House Foundation.