Eric Penna is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in East Brunswick, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2011. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, using a centralized consulting team to deliver written recommendation reports focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support its clients and offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Edward Scull Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lawrenceville, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 41 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of finance, he serves on the advisory board of canine support teams, a nonprofit organization focused on animal-related services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies.

Ahmed Abdelbaki is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship selling sports card collectibles on eBay. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Vellanti Jr. is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides investment advice and access to banking and lending services through Bank of America. His approach involves understanding clients' priorities to create personalized investment strategies. James specializes in various aspects of financial planning, including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. He engages with clients to discuss their goals and provides ongoing guidance as their circumstances evolve. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware and holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Satya Ekambaram Narayana Reddy is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2025, he held roles at Rider University and C2 Education, and has experience in education and entrepreneurial ventures, including involvement with Bamboo Shoots LLC. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eileen Keenan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through employer-based financial planning agreements.

Alfred Toussaint is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner in a limited partnership focused on buying and reselling properties. 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.

Jason Hodak is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor consultant providing transportation services for Uber Technologies, Inc. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Welsh is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at PNC Bank and has held various roles outside of the financial industry, including positions at Misericordia University and Prendergast Landscaping. 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.

Earl Pedersen Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Allied Wealth Partners, and Securian Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is employed by the New Jersey Department of Treasury investigating businesses for tax compliance. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Lois Tubbs is a financial advisor with Merrill in Flemington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Bank of America. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies with support from internal and third-party portfolio managers.

Mitchell Foreman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2010. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gabriela Real Irigoyen is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has held various positions since 2015, including roles at OSI Staffing and Infinity. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kathleen Tomori is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2006. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Mcdavitt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services guided by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory. The firm’s advisory process includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

William Leach is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he leads a small group prayer ministry for fathers called Dads in Prayer, which focuses on providing spiritual leadership resources and support. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Peter Degiralamo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 53 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2010 and holds a Series 63 designation. 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 advisory engagements typically structured as discrete projects.

Connor Geiger is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Grapevine Visual Concepts, Inc. He is based in Pennington, NJ. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Samuel Smith III is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms, including Avantax Investment Services and multiple entities within Cetera, and maintains a concurrent role at Public Service Electric and Gas Company. Outside of his advisory work, he operates Taxsmiths LLC, providing individual and business income tax preparation, tax planning, and student financial aid consulting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Edward Collins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lebanon, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns Vimagery Inc and Eat Right Vending, LLC. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions supported by proprietary and third-party research.