Stephen Sheehan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006 and concurrently associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. He is based in Pennington, 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. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers and supports trading, account administration, and custody services.

Nicholas Patti is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Paul Bruno Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and 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 offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers for a variety of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.

Michael Nobile is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011 and holds a Series 66 designation. 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 strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Peluso is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, NewBridge Securities Corporation, Bank of America, and Merrill. Fidelity’s affiliate Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves registered investment companies and employs systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks in its model portfolios.

Richard Hopkins is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of experience, currently serving at Thrivent Investment Management in Princeton, NJ. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Hopkins serves as a commissioner on the Board of Fire Commissioners for Montgomery Township Fire District #2, overseeing tax levies and expenses for the district. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across various planning topics. The firm separates its planning services from portfolio management and does not accept discretionary trading authority for its Dedicated Planning Service.

Gary Grossman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a wholesale party supplies business serving a franchise restaurant and acts as a notary public. He also serves as a co-trustee in a separate outside business capacity. 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 strategies combining internal Chief Investment Office models and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rodney Johnson I is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Bank of America and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He is also the owner of Roxicyni Trading LLC, where he trades commodity contracts using his own funds. 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 accounts.

Joseph Anderson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2020. Outside of finance, he has participated as a background artist, doing TV commercials, film, voiceovers, modeling, and print advertising. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ingrid Soprych is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked with Jerry Neumann and Naomi Richman since 2020 and has been with Merrill since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she assists a family friend in Princeton, New Jersey as a personal assistant, helping with household tasks. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Philip Fredericks is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and was involved with various insurance carriers from 2007 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he has been employed by the Office of New Jersey Assemblyman Robert J. Auth since 2014. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, leveraging both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Todd Gunerman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1995 and with Hamilton Financial Advisors since 2013. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Carly Gallanter is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2022 and currently holds a position at Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she has been employed at Doordash on weekends and has engaged in selling items 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Zytko is a financial advisor with Merrill, where he has worked since 2021. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nova Associates, TRA, BCG Securities Inc, and MA Mutual Life Insurance. He serves as a board member of Jersey Shore Calvary Chapel in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, where he participates in church stewardship and financial oversight. 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.

Christopher Paterno is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary strategies managed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Linda Gatere serves as a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she works closely with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces them to solutions offered by Merrill and Bank of America. She aims to empower clients with the knowledge and tools needed to manage their financial lives effectively. Linda holds a Bachelor's Degree from Kenyatta University and a Master's Degree from the University of Bath. She has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her approach involves helping clients identify what matters to them and their families to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals.

Tejaswi Patel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Somerset, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, Patel worked at Cetera Advisors LLC, First Allied Advisory Services, and First Montauk Securities Corp. Patel also engages in selling non-variable insurance products through Ash Brokerage Corp. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Oscar Catanese is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. His prior experience includes roles in education at St. Augustine Preparatory School and Cape Trinity Catholic, as well as self-employment and work with D'Antonio Excavating Inc. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Nathan Jones is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2014. 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 designed for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.