Daniela Smith is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. The firm is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. Raymond James & Associates serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and public entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

John Vitanzo is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He focuses on connecting complex market analytics with his clients' personal financial goals, emphasizing transparency, technical rigor, and trust in wealth planning. John has extensive experience in the financial industry, having served as Managing Director of Institutional Equities at both Oppenheimer & Company from 2008 to 2024 and CIBC World Markets from 2000 to 2008. Prior to that, he was Vice President and Retirement Plan Manager at Merrill Lynch from 1995 to 2000. Outside of his professional career, John enjoys a variety of activities including beach outings, fishing, football, golf, and surfing.

Justin Marrugo is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise LLC with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles in education at Kean University, Union County College, Arthur L. Johnson High School, and Carl H. Kumpf Middle School. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Pompeii Pizzeria for several years. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm typically employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers and various financial products through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Genevieve Manderville is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in local politics as Co-Chair of the South Orange Democratic Committee, coaches women leaving Corporate America through her business, The Pearl Pathway of Wellness, and serves on the board of a nonprofit focused on sustainability education. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and corporate entities. The firm’s approach emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Christine Healy is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has worked in the financial services industry since 2000 and joined Merrill in 2004. Christine’s practice focuses on assisting individuals navigating various stages of divorce, offering expertise in financial analysis related to divorce settlements and post-divorce financial planning. She leverages a broad network of specialists within Merrill to help clients explore comprehensive strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. Christine holds multiple professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her prior experience includes roles on the High Yield Institutional Sales Desk, Institutional Structured Investments Desk, and Portfolio Strategies Desk, where she gained extensive knowledge of investment strategies and products across asset classes. She graduated from Lehigh University with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Psychology. Residing in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, Christine lives with her husband, daughter, and two sons. She dedicates time to community involvement as a board member of Ridge Youth Sports Inc. (RYSI) and volunteers through the Creating Better Money Habits program offered by her firm. Christine’s client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and values-based investing.

Matthew Pron is a Senior Financial Advisor with the Pron Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Princeton, New Jersey. He joined Merrill in 2016 and works with individuals, families, and business entities to provide wealth management solutions including portfolio management, financial strategy, liquidity solutions, banking needs, and legacy planning. Before his career in financial advising, Matthew served five years in the United States Marine Corps, including deployments in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the Middle East, and the South Pacific. After an honorable discharge in 2014, Matthew graduated magna cum laude from Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is involved in professional and community organizations such as the Drexel Veteran's Alumni Network and the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation. Matthew currently resides in Fairless Hills, PA with his wife Katie and their two sons, Calvin and Carson. Outside of his professional work, Matthew participates in activities like golfing at The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale and spending time with his family. He also serves as the President of Drexel's Veteran Alumni Network, mentoring veterans transitioning from military service to higher education and new career paths.

Matthew Chin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. He also serves as an administrator for his father's estate. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Stuart Saules is a Financial Advisor with The Carle Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized, full-service wealth management plans aimed at helping them take control of their financial lives. Stuart embraces a team approach, leveraging the combined experience of his colleagues and the resources of Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to provide comprehensive financial guidance. Stuart’s expertise includes retirement planning, education funding, tax-efficient strategies, and estate planning considerations. His approach centers on understanding clients’ unique goals and priorities—whether personal, familial, or business-related—and creating strategies tailored to those needs. He helps families and businesses build financial confidence for generations by formulating focused, risk-appropriate long-term plans that evolve with changing market conditions and client circumstances. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Western Michigan University. Outside of his professional role, Stuart enjoys boating, fishing, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, pickleball, reading, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Matthew Ramirez is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his career in 2026. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he has experience working in various roles outside of finance, including positions at OMD USA, Hearts & Science, and Sunoco. 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, and other organizations.

Laura Cook is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates and its affiliated entities since 2007, with a one-year break serving as a homemaker. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and advisory services that emphasize tailored, non-discretionary consulting supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management strategies.

Sam Abell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for two years and FedEx for three years. Abell holds a Series 66 designation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Fred Jaramillo is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019 and previously spent three years at Morgan Stanley. Jaramillo is a 50% owner of MRFJ Capital Corp and serves as a trustee for the company’s related 401(k) plans. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with flexible implementation options through brokerage or advisory programs.

Pietro Ruggeri is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance since 2019, and previously held roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, Ruggeri is involved in insurance through Gryphon Assurance and manages Ruggeri Financial Group LLC. 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a structured approach that includes collaborative planning and use of firm-approved analytical tools.

Daniel Williams is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Santander Bank, and Uber. Outside of finance, he is a member of Pup on the Run LLC, where he is responsible for building and managing the company website on a volunteer basis. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs, including firm-sponsored and third-party models, and offers ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Peter Barlow is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as trustee for his disabled son’s Special Needs Trust. Raymond James & Associates 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, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Meghna Shah is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. She is a co-owner of an outside family investment business in New Jersey. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Felix Menezes is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 1999 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in property management as the owner of a rental condominium. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, institutional clients, and retirement plans by providing financial planning and asset management services. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models, including third-party managed programs, and offers a range of investment options while providing ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Douglas Frew is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Merrill. Frew also operates Frew Wealth Management LLC, a separate business entity related to tax and investment purposes. 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 range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Danielle Escobar is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over eight years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on wealth management, investment analysis, and portfolio design. Danielle works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and priorities, developing clear strategies to help them achieve those aims. She emphasizes a thorough understanding of each client's financial situation as well as their long-term vision. Before joining Merrill in 2021, Danielle spent more than two and a half years as an Investment Analyst with Wells Fargo Advisors and served as a Valuation Analyst and Advisory Support Consultant with Hartford Funds from 2016 to 2019. Her areas of focus include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. Danielle earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and International Business from Cabrini University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and participated in the Honors Program and Semester at Sea. She completed her MBA with a concentration in Finance and Strategic Management from Villanova University. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and a member of the Semester at Sea Alumni. Danielle resides in Philadelphia and enjoys playing soccer, traveling, and following professional sports teams.

Paul Schmidt is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and concurrently affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient implementation, leveraging its integration with Bank of America affiliates and capital markets capabilities.