Andrew Siwiec is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Bank of America since 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.

Christopher Ferrone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Branchburg, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MMLIS Investors Services, MASSMUTUAL, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved with Going Gold Choreography, LLC, a non-investment business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven tools.

Akhileswar Patel is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a child care business. 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 channels to tailor services according to client goals and risk tolerance.

Robert Cundari is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018 and previously at TD Ameritrade from 2014 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Devashish Shah is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously spent ten years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Lynn Delprado Araneta is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 44 years of industry experience. She has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and spent 37 years at Signator Investors, Inc. Her other business activities include serving as a financial adviser and insurance agent, focusing on retirement, insurance, investment, and college education planning. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Adam Altman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2021 and previously held positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in White Pelican Development, an investment venture focused on multi-family real estate. Charles Schwab 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining multi-asset model portfolios with alternative investments and centralized custodial services.

Andrew Jurczynski is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, he works with clients to develop strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He provides guidance on a range of matters including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. Additionally, he can connect clients with Bank of America specialists for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Andrew's areas of focus include college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Andrew earned a Bachelor's Degree from Monmouth University. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Andrew enjoys camping, fishing, football, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Bryant Perez is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2011, progressing through roles including Relationship Manager and Investment Consultant before his current position since 2016. His professional focus includes market trends, investments, and economic analysis. Bryant emphasizes transparency, education, and empowering clients, aiming to provide value in every interaction and offering a unique perspective. Outside of his professional work, Bryant has personal interests in comedy, fitness, football, pets, and running.

Denis Kenny is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2019 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor in a non-investment-related capacity. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Pimpinelli is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 34 years of industry experience, including 16 years at Metlife Securities and over a decade at MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in developing a smartphone application through an LLC he owns. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools.

Lauren Ruperto is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she collaborates with clients to develop personalized investment strategies that align with their unique financial goals, focusing on balancing risk, protection, and growth. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Lauren worked as a Financial Solution Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2023 to 2024. Her professional experience centers on investment consulting and financial advising, aiming to provide tailored financial planning services. Outside of her professional work, Lauren has interests that include beach activities, cooking and baking, family activities, fitness, outdoor adventures, and parenthood.

Kevin Rodin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an administrator or executor of an estate and trustee of a trust for a non-family member. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, leveraging third-party programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver a range of advisory and brokerage solutions.

David Munoz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Merrill in 2018 and subsequently Bank of America in 2025. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Joseph Mele is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Equitable Advisors since 2020, Fairleigh Dickinson University from 2018 to 2022, and Brightview from 2014 to 2018. He maintains outside insurance appointments in addition to his advisory work. 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 third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

William Rademacher is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at NYLife Securities, LLC and Walmart. Outside of advisory work, he is also an insurance broker involved in life insurance sales through Risk and Insurance Associates. MassMutual 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, providing collaborative annual planning engagements that include strategies tailored to client goals.

Stefanos Nyktas is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2018. Prior to this, he held roles at Redd Pen Media and Rider University, and he also managed a restaurant business. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a limited liability company involved in residential property investment and management. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Madeline Mc Nulty is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Her background includes roles in both financial services and academic settings, including positions at the University of Maryland’s Department of Economics and College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. 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 various client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Raquel Sutherland is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, dedicated to prioritizing clients' needs. She focuses on connecting clients with plans and processes tailored to their individual ambitions, assisting with goals such as college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and small business strategies. Raquel works closely with clients to incorporate their personal perspectives and priorities into wealth planning, striving to simplify and bring transparency to complex investing decisions. Her approach centers on creating personalized plans aimed at helping clients achieve their family’s long-term financial objectives. Outside of her professional role, Raquel’s personal interests include baseball, basketball, football, interior decorating, soccer, spending time with her family, watching movies, and woodworking.

Rohan Puri is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Prior to his current role, his background includes positions outside the financial sector. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations and offers services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.