Michelle Lindquist is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years at the firm and eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Iselin, 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various types of organizations.

Mark Mazzei is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Westfield, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of advising, he is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Fauzia Huma is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, Connolly & Co, and Berkeley College/Nimbus Infinity 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.

Sean Kelliher is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Kelliher participates on the Series 7 Item Writing and Review Committee, contributing to the development and review of exam questions. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Samantha Kucevic is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Balance Face and Body and Fairleigh Dickinson University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools to support client decision-making.

John Luke Bongiorno is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of finance, he has worked in the food service industry, including a role at Bridgewater Diner. 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, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts.

Kevin Cernuto is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and at MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, with prior experience at METLIFE Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent specializing in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational services with an emphasis on collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Jeffrey Tumminello is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Englishtown, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill from 2010 to 2012. Since 2012, he has been affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services primarily to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, offering a program that incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks and broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Alyssa Capone is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to her current role, she has held positions in diverse fields including healthcare and education. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of portfolios, including model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Anthony Porchetta is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with Series 66 registration and experience beginning in 2024. Prior to joining the firm, he worked in the automotive industry and held a role at the University of Scranton. He is also engaged in insurance brokerage, focusing on individual life insurance and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing software tools to deliver written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Grinald Abazi is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with clients individually to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at achieving those objectives. He provides ongoing advice, adapting clients’ portfolios as their circumstances evolve. Grinald holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned a bachelor's degree from Baruch College.

Kevin Coutinho is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Outside of advisory roles, he is also employed as a personal banker at Provident Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Dennis Angeles is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes a role at Samuel A Ramirez & Co., Inc. from 2016 to 2019. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across various investment vehicles.

James Famula is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Royal Alliance, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he operates the Famula Golf Academy. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and model-driven investment implementation supported by LPL’s Research Department and affiliates.

Carmine De San is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously at Axa Advisors for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Rangemaster for Cub Scouts BB Guns and Archery with the Boy Scouts of America Patriots Path Council, volunteering approximately three hours per month. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to deliver a variety of advisory programs for a broad client base.

Stuart Kern is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Princeton, NJ, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including James Alexander Inc, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and various mortgage companies prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Eric Mercado is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Northwell Health Labs. Before entering finance, he spent over a decade operating Zadies Bake Shop. 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.

William Bertscha is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior work includes roles at LSEG, ICE, Oppenheimer & Co, Northwestern Mutual, Tullett Prebon Financial Services, and Tradition Securities and Derivatives. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

Michael Gould is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edison, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

David Stuto is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, previously spending nearly a decade at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley & Co Inc. 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.