R. Michael Braender is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he is involved as a registered representative with RMB Wealth Advisors, LLC, offering financial services to clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform providing a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Javid Jaraiedi is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 25 years before joining Mass Mutual in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Jaraiedi Financial Group, an LLC established for marketing his practice. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides ongoing financial planning and investment services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach involves collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers a range of programs including asset management, wrap accounts, and educational seminars.

Tony Bradica is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Bradica serves as a board member and age coordinator for the Bolton Youth Soccer Association, where he is involved in team assignments and organizational decisions. 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.

Drew Lorenz is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a third-generation Merrill advisor who takes a client-focused approach to wealth management, leveraging Merrill's resources to address the individual priorities and goals of his clients. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Drew earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Miami. His areas of focus include retirement planning, portfolio construction, estate planning, and various wealth management strategies. Outside of his professional work, Drew is involved with organizations such as Achilles International, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Purple Stride - Pancreatic Cancer Walk, Urban Promise Camden, and Urban Promise Trenton. He also enjoys boating, fishing, photography, scuba diving, skiing, spending time with his family, and playing tennis.

David Scafa is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Avantax and operates Scafa Professional Center, LLC. In addition to advisory roles, he provides tax preparation and accounting services through his own CPA practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diversified investment programs, combining model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Jared Klancic is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2022, previously holding a position at Bank of America, N.A. from 2024 to present. Before his advisory roles, he has professional experience at Widener University, Primo Hoagies, and Roman Catholic. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to fiduciary clients of Bank of America. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal CIO teams and third-party managers.

Christopher Mottershead is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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.

Stephan Giffin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked in the automotive collision repair industry with several companies between 2016 and 2021. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Doyal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cuna Brokerage Services Inc., Pentagon Federal Credit Union, and Banc Of America Investment Services, Inc. He has been involved in management duties at Pentagon Federal Credit Union since 2019. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Lori Hoppmann is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2010. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Newtown, PA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a network of more than 23,000 advisors nationwide.

Jennifer Brady is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Brady holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria. The firm provides comprehensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, using a mix of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored retirement recommendations.

Colin Markison is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Hill Group since 2023. He transitioned into financial advising after a professional ice hockey career spanning six years, bringing discipline and attention to detail from his athletic background to his current role. Colin specializes in areas including Corporate Executive Services, Divorce Transition Planning, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Legacy Planning, Liquidity Management, Personal Retirement Planning, Philanthropic Planning, Small Business Strategies, Sports & Entertainment, and Retirement Income. Colin graduated from the University of Vermont in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Development and Applied Economics. His interest in investments was sparked during his university studies, particularly through a class on investment analysis. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Colin is committed to providing unbiased advice and guidance, emphasizing accuracy and timely execution to earn client trust. Outside of his professional work, Colin enjoys golfing, ice hockey, pickleball, and table tennis. He lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania with his wife Shannon and their three daughters.

Christopher Mc Donald is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Langhorne, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc., Equitable Advisors, and various insurance carriers. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions delivered through a large network of advisors and utilizes a variety of advisory platforms and strategies.

Parmveer Singh is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2020 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2021. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at Phoenix State Prison and Camp Hill State Prison. 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 institutions.

Andrew Schnitzler is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Hill is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 1983 and has been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering a range of managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution services. The firm leverages integration with Bank of America affiliates to support trading, lending, and capital-markets activities.

Thomas Walters is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Bank of America, N.A., and 303 Ocean LLC. Merrill serves a diverse client base, including individuals across wealth levels, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes tax-efficient strategies and leverages its integration with Bank of America affiliates to support a broad range of financial services.

Jason Snyder is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2017 and previously worked for SolarCity/Tesla from 2015 to 2017. 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.

Robert Jaouen Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved part-time with his family’s business, De Lorenzo's Tomato Pies, serving as a restaurant server. 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, and institutions, supported by internal and third-party managers.

Brigitte Bendriss is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill Lynch in 2012, bringing over thirty years of experience in operational and accounting management as well as ownership within the auto and heavy truck dealership industry. Her extensive business background provides her with unique insight into the financial and estate management needs of business owners. Ms. Bendriss earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management from Louisiana State University in 1980 and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She focuses on delivering customized financial strategies tailored to high-net-worth individuals and business owners, emphasizing understanding clients’ priorities to develop personalized wealth management, estate, and business financial plans. A lifelong resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Ms. Bendriss is actively involved in her community. She serves as a board member of the Chennault International Airport Authority and has been a Vestry member and Finance Committee member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, where she has also held the office of Senior Warden. Outside of her professional and community roles, she pursues interests including big game hunting and spending time with her family.