Michael Trakofler is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. He has been with Merrill since 2026 and has prior work experience in various industries including logistics, financial services, and retail. 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.

James Lauber is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering asset-allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a mix of quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence, with a focus on ESG eligibility in its recommended strategies.

Lori Clarke Romano is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cenlar for twelve years before joining J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory services with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Donald Fowler is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leverages over 30 years of experience to provide clients with personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their individual financial situations and goals. Donald emphasizes a comprehensive approach that includes asset preservation, income, and growth, incorporating a diversified mix of cash, fixed income, global equities, and other investments. His practice also encompasses retirement planning, family wealth management, estate structuring, and business ownership considerations. Donald holds a Bachelor's Degree from Albright College and a High School Diploma from Nottingham High School. He has earned professional credentials as a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Early in his career, he developed expertise in bond portfolios, which informs his current use of a broad spectrum of fixed income investments. Donald is committed to client education and works closely with each individual to understand their financial history, concerns, and expectations to build strategies designed to help pursue long-term financial well-being. Born and raised in Mercer County, Donald continues to reside there with his wife, Margaret. He is involved in community activities, including volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, paddle tennis, and spending time with his four sons on family vacations.

Krzysztof Przywara is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including JP Morgan Securities, Citizens Securities, and Uber. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary strategies supported by analytical modeling and offers specialized advisory programs such as municipal and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.

Hannah Sodicoff is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience and previously worked at the Middle East Media Research Institute and Mentally United. Hannah’s background also includes roles in education and retail. 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 Mclaughlin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and approved tools, incorporating modeling techniques like Monte Carlo simulations, while clients are responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Gaurang Pandya is a CFP® certificant with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior experience includes a 25-year tenure at Prudential Financial Inc. and roles at Allied Wealth Partners and Securian Financial Services. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of his condominium association, volunteers as a driver safety instructor and speakers bureau member for AARP, and participates on the CFP Board of Standards’ Disciplinary Enforcement Committee hearing panel. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Joel Taylor is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, having joined Merrill Lynch in 2016. Joel focuses on understanding the priorities of high-net-worth individuals and families and delivering personalized financial strategies to support their goals. His expertise encompasses a wide range of financial planning areas, including asset allocation, education funding, retirement income planning, tax minimization strategies, and estate planning services. Joel works with clients to develop customized approaches involving equities, fixed income, alternative investments, options, ETFs, and other investment types, while also providing access to banking, credit, and lending services through Bank of America. He holds Series 3, 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations. Joel earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Delaware. He is actively involved in his community, having served as the President of the Bedminster Far Hills Little League, reflecting his commitment to local engagement.

Andrew Kowitski Jr. serves as a Senior Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager, holding the Sports and Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ designation. He works within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he applies a consistent approach developed through years of experience navigating multiple market fluctuations. Andrew collaborates closely with clients to build personalized investment strategies that align with their financial goals and changing market conditions. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, and focuses on clients in the sports and entertainment sectors. Andrew customizes his strategies around clients' priorities, risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs, and objectives. He is committed to Merrill's goals-based wealth management process to help clients pursue meaningful objectives, including lifestyle aspirations and securing a lasting legacy. Andrew holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He completed his high school education at Spotswood High School and earned an Associate's Degree from Middlesex County College. Additionally, he attended Kean University without conferring a degree. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys spending time with his family, swimming, and woodworking.

Walter Archer is a financial advisor at Merrill with the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Freedom Mortgage, and various other companies. He is a part owner of WAC Entertainment, LLC, a music and entertainment business that is currently inactive. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Danielle Beccarelli is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank spanning 17 years. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Diana Luna is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated since 2005, totaling 21 years at the firm. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Brant Roun is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having three years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2025, he worked at Fidelity Investments for two years and held various roles at the University of Delaware and other organizations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions to clients' goals and risk profiles.

Tina Depaola is a financial advisor at Merrill with 38 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Merrill in 2020, she worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2017 to 2020. 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, and institutions.

Cheri Geany is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works alongside a team of experienced professionals to provide clients with customized, goals-based financial strategies that encompass all aspects of their financial lives. Her approach involves developing diversified investment portfolios and personalized plans to address clients’ needs in areas such as college education planning, retirement income, and portfolio management services. Cheri holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina System and has completed an accredited certificate program from Georgetown University. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Additionally, Cheri contributes to her community as a member of the Noble Academy Board of Trustees.

Joseph Hodakowski Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Avantax and 1st Global Capital Corp, as well as operating his own wealth management entity, BKC Wealth Management. He is also a shareholder at BKC CPA's, where he mentors staff and oversees tax-related responsibilities. Additionally, Hodakowski serves as a trustee for family educational and special needs trusts. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, encompassing discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple custodial arrangements.

Francis Vitellaro is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Securities America, Inc. and Investacorp Advisory Services, Inc. Vitellaro also serves as an advisor at Premier Wealth Services, an investment advisory and asset management firm. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with multiple platforms, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios.

Saul Gomez is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Servpro and Employbridge, among others. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily 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.

Bilal Mian is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New Brunswick, NJ, bringing two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch and PNC Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support client decision-making.