R. Michael Braender is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he is involved as a registered representative with RMB Wealth Advisors, LLC, offering financial services to clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform providing a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Tony Bradica is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Bradica serves as a board member and age coordinator for the Bolton Youth Soccer Association, where he is involved in team assignments and organizational decisions. 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.

David Scafa is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Avantax and operates Scafa Professional Center, LLC. In addition to advisory roles, he provides tax preparation and accounting services through his own CPA practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diversified investment programs, combining model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Michael Warin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2025 and previously spent over two decades at Avantax in various capacities. Outside of his advisory work, Warin is active in community service through roles at Faith Lutheran Church, including auditing finances, serving as an usher, co-chairing the soup kitchen committee, and chairing an annual hunger walk. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Jared Klancic is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2022, previously holding a position at Bank of America, N.A. from 2024 to present. Before his advisory roles, he has professional experience at Widener University, Primo Hoagies, and Roman Catholic. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to fiduciary clients of Bank of America. 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 CIO teams and third-party managers.

Christopher Mottershead is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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.

Stephan Giffin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked in the automotive collision repair industry with several companies between 2016 and 2021. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Doyal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cuna Brokerage Services Inc., Pentagon Federal Credit Union, Lifecycle Financial Advisors, LLC, and McGraw Fill Federal Credit Union. He currently serves as a manager at Pentagon Federal Credit Union. 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, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Keith Latimer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, previously spending a decade with IC Advisory Services, Inc. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Longwood University Foundation. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm integrates these services with a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Charmaine Talvy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, she has experience in the retail sector through her involvement with Table Top Toys Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and offers model portfolios through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Parmveer Singh is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has held positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and previously worked at Phoenix State Prison and Camp Hill State Prison. Singh is also the owner of Venture Universal LLC, a limited liability company. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jay Barry is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the Barry team in 2022. Prior to this role, he spent three and a half years as a Financial Data Associate at Moody's Investors Service. Jay focuses on a range of client needs including college education planning, corporate benefits, executive services, divorce transition planning, equity compensation, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Public Policy from Hamilton College, earned in 2018, and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Jay enjoys playing pickup basketball, golfing, skiing, and traveling. He also follows sports closely, supporting teams such as the Yankees, Giants, Nets, and Devils.

Brian Mulvaney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at M&T Securities from 2013 to 2021 before joining LPL Financial. He receives residual income from past group health insurance sales through his LLC, Mulvaney Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technologies.

Andrew Schnitzler is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gregory Stelnick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1989 and has been associated with Master Tax since 1981. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a real estate rental business. 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 broad range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Thomas Walters is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads Broughton Ward, a boutique-like wealth management team serving a select group of clients with personalized investment strategies and the resources of Merrill, combined with the banking convenience of Bank of America. The team oversees $2.1 billion in client assets as of October 2025, employing a disciplined, quantitatively driven investment process focused on risk-adjusted returns, tax efficiency, and cash flow management. Their services also include private banking access, custom lending, liquidity planning, and guidance on wealth transitions and family values across generations. Walters holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a bachelor's degree from Oberlin College and is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Outside of his professional work, Walters is involved with community organizations such as the MacPhail Center for Music and Claire Housing. His personal interests include music, golf, cycling, snowboarding, biking, camping, and cooking.

Jason Snyder is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2017 and previously worked for SolarCity/Tesla from 2015 to 2017. 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.

Ruben Marshall is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities in Princeton, NJ. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014 and previously spent three years with RGCA Family, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage, distribution, and investment management services.

Robert Jaouen Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved part-time with his family’s business, De Lorenzo's Tomato Pies, serving as a restaurant server. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, supported by internal and third-party managers.

Lisa Kent is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 40 years of experience to her role. She serves multiple generations within families, focusing on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and personal retirement planning. Lisa is a qualified Portfolio Manager within the Merrill Investment Advisory Program, where she builds and manages personalized investment strategies that may incorporate a range of assets and third-party strategies. Lisa holds a Bachelor's degree from Bucknell University. She holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Lisa was honored to chair the Merrill Financial Advisor Advisory Council to Management in 2021, representing her peers to senior leadership. She has been recognized by Forbes as one of the "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" from 2019 through 2023, and as one of "America's Top Women Wealth Advisors" in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Lisa focuses on empowering women to take control of their financial lives, providing clear guidance as a peer and mentor. Outside of work, she enjoys cycling, cooking, hiking, dancing, and spending time with her family in East Brunswick, New Jersey.