Austin Parisi is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His career includes roles at Dubliner on the Delaware and T54, as well as academic experience at Penn State 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals and institutions.

Grace Hirshblond is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Philadelphia, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2019, she held positions at Georgian Court University, Ess, West Elm, Pilates Blast, and Monmouth University. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, asset management programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Johanna Walters is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 1998, she has worked with C-suite executives, successful entrepreneurs, and multigenerational families, providing investment analysis, wealth management strategies, and estate planning services. Her client-focused approach aims to help individuals and families make informed financial decisions tailored to their unique needs. Johanna graduated magna cum laude from Temple University with a major in finance and business law. She holds the Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA registrations and is licensed as an agent for life, accident, and health insurance. Her professional designations include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), and CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), among others. She has also attended the University of North Carolina. Beyond her professional career, Johanna serves as a board member of Women's Animal Center, America's first animal shelter. She also supports Wissahickon Trails in its mission for improved water quality, environmental education, and land conservation. Johanna and her husband, Brian Sweeney, reside in Blue Bell, PA, and enjoy horseback riding, skiing, and hiking.

Elona Gera is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable and its predecessor, AXA Equitable, since 2013. Outside of advising, she provides Albanian interpretation services for medical appointments. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals from non-HNW to high-net-worth, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through various advisory programs and third-party managers.

Elizabeth Herman is a financial advisor at Osaic with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has held prior roles at Woodbury Financial Services, Lam Financial Services, and Mid Atlantic Financial Management, among others. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Secretary for a community non-profit organization and as a board secretary for a legal aid-focused elder law nonprofit, and she also facilitates financial education workshops. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering advisory and brokerage services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a broad range of investment programs and maintaining multiple custodial and legacy arrangements.

James Vessio is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2007, operating out of Pennington, 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 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 teams and third-party managers.

Benjamin Archer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in West Conshohocken, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 24 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Trustees and the Investment Committee for Germantown Academy, where he contributes his investment expertise to oversee the school’s endowment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers a range of investment programs alongside estate planning and corporate financial planning services.

David Bruno is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model-driven investment strategies and offering access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Christian Pothast is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to Merrill, he held positions at NBCUniversal and Nova Group Marketing, among other roles. He also spent four years affiliated with Seton Hall 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ryan Murray is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Jamison, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Murray serves as Treasurer for Nestlewood Estates, is a member of the finance committee at Solomon's Lodge No. 3, and holds leadership positions including Honorary Chairman of the Business Advisory Council and President of Alternative Care Concepts. He also supports local education through involvement with the Jamison Elementary Home & School Association. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary advice, primarily focusing on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

David Mebs is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Conshohocken, PA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016, following earlier roles with Axa Advisors and MSI Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, Mebs is involved with independent insurance sales and settlement consulting through FIRSTRUST Financial Resources and Sage Settlement Consulting. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of third-party advisory models and provides ERISA fiduciary services, without sponsoring its own wrap fee program or advertising hypothetical performance.

Kate Hershey is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with PNC Financial Services Group since 2006. Hershey is also a licensed employee at Fulton Bank, where she dedicates a significant portion of her time. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through unique affiliations.

Samantha Rodrick is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior background includes roles at McDaniel College and Impact XM. She has also been involved with Green Leaf Pet Resort and Hotel 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Ryan Flynn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Conshohocken, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services supported by structured planning tools and market modeling techniques.

Marc Bianchi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Blue Bell, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Grant Wenger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, Penn Mutual Life Insurance, and Securian Financial Services, among others. Wenger is also the proprietor of IFA Benefits, LLC, a multi-line insurance brokerage specializing in group insurance and various life and health-related products. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Michael Demarco is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Casino is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2019. Outside his advisory role, Casino holds a part ownership in Invictus Wealth Management, LLC and serves as a trustee for its 401(k) plan; he is also a notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services utilizing proprietary research and tools, serving clients who meet specific net-worth criteria.

Joseph Piazza is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he plays guitar in a musical group that performs cover songs. Merrill, together with 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Maertzig is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 17 years. In addition to his advisory role, Maertzig operates Tax Aid Associates, a tax preparation and accounting business. 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 model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad platform of financial products.