Lauren Mugavero is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, alongside its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Brian Strandskov is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Stifel, having joined the firm in 2025, after previous roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing clients with analysis and asset allocation guidance intended to support their financial decisions.

Alec Szafran is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and various positions outside the financial industry, including at Harrolds Pharmacy and educational institutions. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment approaches and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Karen Edelman is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 registered advisor with UBS Financial Services in Lawrenceville, NJ. She has 28 years of industry experience, including 26 years at UBS. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals.

Aaron Griswold is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Santander Securities, LLC, Mass Mutual, and Bank of America. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, with portfolio implementation tailored by strategy and client tax sensitivity.

Kenneth Stewart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with offerings that span retail and institutional investment solutions.

Anastasios Geivelis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property business in Hamilton, New Jersey. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Buckley is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 1992. Merrill, along 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Thomas Griffiths is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a travel agent with Journey with CP LLC. 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 clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Floyd Carl is a financial advisor with STIFEL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Carl is active in several nonprofit and community organizations, including serving on boards and committees for groups such as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Philadelphia, Advancing Opportunities of NJ, and Penn State University Libraries. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is supported by a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Sean German is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Lord Abbett for 14 years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, grounded in modern portfolio theory, and includes a broader range of financial product offerings such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

James Stidham is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, having four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America and was involved with Burke Brothers Landscape and Design. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Stephen Kidron is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. He previously worked within Wells Fargo’s clearing and advisory divisions from 2013 to 2023. Kidron is an investment committee member at Chestnut Hill College. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Leonard Brodsky is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 19 years and operates Leonard Brodsky and Associates Inc., which he founded in 1995. Brodsky also acts as trustee for his company’s defined benefit plan and provides assistance with medical insurance claims. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a large network of independent professionals. The firm uses multiple platform arrangements and a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Bharminder Gill is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. He previously worked at Vanguard Group from 2000 to 2026 and had a brief retirement period in 2026. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Wilford Lawrence is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Merrill Lynch in 2008 after working at Wachovia Securities. Wil holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification, as well as designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his bachelor's degree from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia. Wilford’s professional focus is on developing deep, personal relationships with a select group of individuals and families who have achieved financial success. His expertise spans corporate benefits, education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, portfolio management, tax minimization, retirement income, and strategies tailored for sports and entertainment clients. Wilford emphasizes creating personalized, goals-based wealth management plans designed to help clients enjoy the results of their hard work while navigating changing market conditions. Residing in Medford, New Jersey, Wilford lives with his wife Jackie, their two children, Rowan and Ford, and their dog, Rudy. An avid Philadelphia sports fan, he actively participates in his children’s sports activities and values spending quality time with his family. Wilford is also engaged in community service through volunteering, reflecting a commitment aligned with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement.

Jacqulynn Arimenta is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1994. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Michael Carroll is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he leads a team dedicated to helping clients and their families grow and protect their wealth while simplifying their finances. He focuses on assisting clients in taking control of their financial future to achieve more predictable outcomes. Michael has extensive experience within Fidelity Investments, having held various positions since 2018. His previous roles include Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, demonstrating a progression of responsibilities and expertise in financial management and client relations. Outside of his professional career, Michael has personal interests that include attending concerts, fitness activities, and traveling.

Jeffrey Purvis II is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill for ten years. 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, and institutional investors.

Michael Nunno is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.