Matthew Mahon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2005. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Matthew Fazendeiro is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and the Guardian Life Insurance Agency. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in the food service industry and has worked for the Food and Drug Administration. 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 and access to third-party asset management, supporting client portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Nicholas Glensor is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2018. Prior to joining Merrill, he spent four years at Rowan University. 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, and institutions.

Gillian Archer is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2019, with prior experience at Bank of America and Monmouth Medical Center. Outside of her advisory role, she owns an online retail store based in Asbury Park, New Jersey. 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.

Brian Moore is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. He is based in Red Bank, New Jersey. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment management programs, featuring discretionary portfolio management and third-party manager selection, supported by oversight from its Chief Investment Office and integrated with Bank of America's broader banking and capital markets platform.

Stewart Ritter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2024, following eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing and a year at Prudential Equity Group. Outside of his advisory role, he conducts fitness and aerobics classes at the Westfield YMCA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with planning engagements typically structured as discrete projects.

Xiao Chen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual in 2017, Chen worked at New York Life Insurance Company and NYlife Securities. Outside of advisory work, Chen operates an independent insurance and financial services business and is also a licensed loan originator. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Thomas Vastardis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. for 27 years before joining Cetera in 2025. In addition to his advisory work, he provides income tax preparation and accounting services through his business, Thomas Vastardis & Associates. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment options.

Ryan Welsch is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Shapiro Financial Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a wide network of advisors and affiliated firms.

William Baxter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Mark Rodrick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019 and previously at Morgan Stanley from 2016 to 2019. Rodrick has a 50% ownership in MRFJ Capital, a separate investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Joseph Debonis Sr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for six years and was involved with J&J Marine Electronics for nearly three decades. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, and offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Kyle Lustenberger is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory work, he and his wife own and manage a personal vacation home in Rancho Mirage, California. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

James Ramentol is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by technology and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Merry Scala is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CUNA Brokerage Services Inc., CUNA Mutual Group, and CUSO Financial Services, L.P. She dedicates significant time to PenFed Wealth Management, a related investment activity. 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 both proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Joshua Simpson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Holmdel, NJ, holding a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he served 20 years in the U.S. Army. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and analytical tools to model outcomes, serving clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Julia Sternik is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she provides clients with planning and guidance to support their long-term and short-term financial goals. She has been with Fidelity since 2022, progressing through roles including Relationship Manager and Planning Consultant before assuming her current position in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, Julia worked as a Platform Consultant at Clark Capital Management Group from 2020 to 2022. Her professional experience encompasses client relationship management and financial planning, enabling her to assist clients in working towards financial success. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Julia enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, engaging in family activities, fitness, and traveling.

Keith Motusesky is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Columbia Bank, Cetera Investment Services, Allstate Financial Advisors, and running his own firm, Motusesky Financial Group, for 15 years. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning relationships, utilizing firm-approved software tools and offering specialized planning programs such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Brett Pandelo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 15 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he owns BAP Capital LLC, a limited liability company established to hold real estate. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services including investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics grounded in diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

David Grazi is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Iselin, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2020, he worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and gained experience in business consulting and strategic advisory for companies and entrepreneurs outside the financial sector. He also engages in life insurance sales as an independent agent. MML Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers with comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational services.