Amanda Rapolla is a financial advisor with Merrill in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2011. 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 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.

Robert Bunsa Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and was previously with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Finance Committee of St. Matthew Episcopal Church in Pennington, NJ. 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 uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance services.

Allison Mc Farren is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets based in Princeton, NJ, with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at City National Bank and PNC Financial Services. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers tailored to each client's risk profile.

Todd Rosenblatt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Holmdel, NJ, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience, including nine years at Private Portfolio Partners, LLC, and ten years with LPL Financial. Rosenblatt also engages in non-variable insurance activities through several related firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research, third-party subadvisors, and various portfolio management tools.

Maria Muth is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at IC Advisory Services, Inc. and The Investment Center, Inc. Maria is also a CPA with over 25 years at Mark J. Mauro CPA and is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through Mauro & Co., PC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and alternative strategies.

Stephen Johnson Sr. is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked with Cetera since 2007, including roles at Cetera Investment Services LLC and Columbia Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a fixed income investment consultant on a voluntary basis for the Center for Vocational Rehabilitation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple investment strategies and third-party managers.

Vinny Gurnani is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in wealth management, retirement planning, and personal legacy and estate planning strategies. He supports clients by developing personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals, focusing on areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, retirement income, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans. Prior to his career in wealth management, Vinny served as a Chief Financial Officer in the corporate sector for two decades. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Bombay and has earned the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Vinny emphasizes long-term retirement and legacy planning and integrates his accounting background and corporate experience into his financial management and investment strategy implementation. He also participates in community volunteering in line with Merrill’s tradition of service.

Eric Kalma is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm also provides a broad array of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Joseph Digiso is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at PNC Investments for eight years before joining Wells Fargo in 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services grounded in an IPS-driven, modern portfolio theory approach. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Francis Viglione is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 27 years of industry experience, previously working at Metlife Securities Inc. for 19 years before joining Mass Mutual. Viglione serves as acting treasurer for The Grace Foundation of New York, a nonprofit organization. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, detailed planning engagements using firm-approved tools and educational seminars.

Robert Amato is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, he worked in various roles including positions at Comnet Telecom Supply and Total Relocation Services. He also has experience at Queens College from 2015 to 2020. 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 uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to meet client needs.

Angel Ayala is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 13 years and has business experience in the hospitality sector with Gretalia Hospitality and Osteria Procaccini. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions with an emphasis on research-driven portfolio management and a range of financial products distributed through bank and insurance affiliates.

Gregory Gallucci is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2020, with prior experience at North South Capital, LLC. Outside of advising, he owns Fophie, a food services marketplace 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, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Mark Walters is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at Raymond James Financial Services from 2014 to 2020 and has been associated with Sweatt & Walters Associates LLC since 1985. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Jose Madera Reyes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services. Reyes is also a licensed notary and involved in non-variable insurance sales. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Jack Patach is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Holmdel, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cion Investments and the University at Albany. He is also involved in managing an advisory business through DGAM LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joseph Deery IV is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years at the firm and 4 years of industry experience. He is based in Princeton, 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sandra Perez is a Series 66-registered advisor with Merrill in Iselin, NJ, and has 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Bank of America N.A. and Merrill since 2014. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Christopher Wittmann is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab since 2022. Prior to his advisory career, he was involved with The Bayou: Southern Kitchen and worked at Cracker Barrel for ten years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment process.

Chris Maniaci is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Princeton, NJ. He began his career at Merrill in 1989, initially working in Operations and eventually becoming an Operations Manager in several branch offices. His dedication to serving clients led him to transition to a role as a Financial Advisor, where he focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client's goals. Chris adheres to Merrill's principle that the client's interests must come first and is committed to delivering a high level of service and attention to detail. Chris brings expertise in areas including college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management, and retirement income planning, among others. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the State University of New York at Cortland and has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation through the Investments & Wealth Institute®. Additionally, he holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Beyond his professional work, Chris participates in community service and volunteers with organizations such as the Hemophilia Association of New Jersey. His personal interests include golfing, ice hockey, skiing, softball, and spending time with his family.