Brady Stephens is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Barton Associates, Costco Wholesale, and the Arizona Cardinals, among others. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Oberlander is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked previously at Madison Avenue Securities, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Metropolitan Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a bartender at Killamey’s Pub in Hamilton, NJ. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Ryan Britton is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, New Jersey, and has four years of industry experience. Before joining Merrill, he worked at Renaissance and Xtend Healthcare. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is a musical performer who occasionally livestreams on Twitch for personal enjoyment. 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.

Edward Megargee is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping clients grow and preserve their wealth for retirement, education expenses, charitable giving, and other individual and family goals. He serves primarily individuals in the Princeton area, emphasizing face-to-face meetings to enhance communication and client satisfaction. Edward applies a disciplined process that begins with understanding each client’s specific needs and priorities, aiming to simplify complex financial situations through well-designed strategies. With over 35 years of professional experience in the financial industry, Edward combines an MBA in finance with multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He works alongside his partner utilizing Merrill’s wealth planning tools to provide clear presentations and solutions to clients, supporting them through various life events such as divorce, loss of a loved one, special needs circumstances, business transactions, and retirement planning. Edward holds a Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University, a Master’s degree from Monmouth University, and a High School Diploma from Ocean City High School. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys biking, gardening, hiking, reading, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Eric Budhan is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2018 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2021. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at Maggiano's Little Italy and Inland Group. 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.

David Kerwick is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2008. 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, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Cacace is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Scott Blackburn is a financial advisor at Merrill with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1987 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary strategies constructed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Ronald James is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011. 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.

Maria Artemiou is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously held a position at Bessemer Trust in 2019. Outside of finance, she spent four years associated with Rutgers Business School. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rosalie Litz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She 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 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 and third-party teams.

Leslie Shenkler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Princeton, NJ, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, Leslie worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years, Merrill for 6 years, and Citigroup Global Markets for 4 years. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by proprietary research and technology tools.

Sonia Hasemeyer is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has worked in financial services since 1988, beginning her career in Private Client Services as a Vice President International Trust Officer. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2005, Sonia has held several roles including International Financial Advisor, Assistant Vice President, Financial Solutions Advisor, Bank Team Financial Advisor, and currently Senior Financial Advisor. Her areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, as well as individual and corporate investment strategy. Sonia is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is fluent in both Spanish and English. She earned her High School Diploma/GED from Pima Community College. Sonia resides in Tucson with her husband and two children. She prioritizes giving back to the community where she lives and works, supporting local schools, charities, and communities. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Robert Hall is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for ten years before joining Ameriprise in 2019. In addition to his advisory role, Hall is involved in independent insurance brokering, specializing in term life insurance with AIG. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

James Meindl Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at BlackRock Investments, LLC from 2014 to 2025 before joining Cetera in 2025. Since 2020, he has also been a wealth management advisor with King Financial Network. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, employer-sponsored retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Jeffrey Heinel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes nearly three decades at The Investment Center, Inc., followed by 19 years at Ic Advisory Services, Inc. Heinel is also involved with Socius, LLC, a real estate rental business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and extensive operational tools.

Patrick Watson Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018, with prior roles at AllianceBernstein Investments, Inc. and T. Rowe Price. Outside of advising, he owns a limited liability company focused on breeding and selling dogs. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Claudia Peppard is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Princeton, NJ. She holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at UBS Financial Services and Synergy. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles through a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jesse Alijewicz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and reports over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

Michael Sosa is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2020. Outside of advisory work, Sosa serves as Director of Treasury at Proximo Spirits, Inc., where he is involved in tax and corporate projects, and he operates a tax preparation service through Premier Financial Group, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.