Linda Gatere is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill, specializing in wealth management through Merrill Lynch. In her role, she works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Her services include investment management, retirement planning, and preparing for unforeseen financial needs. Additionally, she facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Linda holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Kenyatta University and a Master's degree from the University of Bath. Her approach focuses on helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families to create tailored financial strategies.

Tejaswi Patel is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, Patel worked at Cetera Advisors LLC and First Allied Advisory Services in various capacities from 2008 to 2024. Patel holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, research, and various management approaches.

Nathan Jones is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Pennington, NJ, and has 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Matthew Forst is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He has been working in the financial advisory field since 2016, previously serving as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch until 2022. Matthew is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP4) professional with ten years of experience. Matthew partners with individuals and families to simplify their financial lives and provide clarity on complex decisions. He engages in a collaborative planning process and thoughtful execution to build personalized financial plans that align with clients' priorities. Outside of his professional work, Matthew has interests in fitness, golf, running, and snowboarding.

Madison Ubry is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab. Prior to joining Schwab, Madison worked at La Mezzaluna for four years and spent five years at Rider University. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Kenneth Van Leeuwen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 and has operated his own firms, Van Leeuwen & Co., LLC and Van Leeuwen & Company, LLC, since 1997 and 2006 respectively. Additionally, he serves on the LPL PAC Advisor Advisory Board. 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, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Christian Muli is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Immediate Technical Services Inc. and Binghamton University. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and is integrated with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

Megan McGuire is a financial advisor at Merrill with 3 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill for 20 years, based in Pennington, NJ. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

Cary Hall Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 20 years and served in the United States Army Reserve for 22 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services supported by a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Diva Jain is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and having 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Nigel Francis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2013. Outside of his financial advisory role, he owns Nycis Entertainment, a disc jockey service based in Stockton, NJ. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

William Cashel is a Series 66 registered advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously spent five years at Bank of America. Cashel holds power of attorney for both of his parents in investment-related matters. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of investment advisory and fiduciary services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s offerings include both discretionary and non-discretionary options, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep solutions.

Jennifer Mack is a financial advisor with Merrill in East Brunswick, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s platform, providing access to a broad set of products and services.

Joan Heffernan is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1990. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Bridgot Basile is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at firms including North Capital Private Securities and Worth Financial Management LLC before joining RBC in 2019. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored strategies and access to in-house and third-party investment managers.

James Waltman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2012 to 2019 before joining Wells Fargo in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as mayor of Delaware Township, New Jersey, with responsibilities including attending meetings, setting agendas, and managing municipal business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is guided by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Fran Buckley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Buckley has ownership interests in coal mining businesses and manages a financial practice through Sparrow Financial LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations. The firm serves clients who meet a net-worth threshold and provides a broad range of planning services including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Gavin Skinner is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches guitar and performs as a musician in Pennington, New Jersey. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Cathy Stelling is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Bank of America and Vipkid. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm’s integration within Bank of America’s platform allows access to a wide array of products and services.

Richard Troast III is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2008. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a broad platform of financial products and services.