Maria Artemiou is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously held a position at Bessemer Trust in 2019. Outside of finance, she spent four years associated with Rutgers Business School. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Leslie Shenkler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Princeton, NJ, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, Leslie worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years, Merrill for 6 years, and Citigroup Global Markets for 4 years. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by proprietary research and technology tools.

Robert Hall is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for ten years before joining Ameriprise in 2019. In addition to his advisory role, Hall is involved in independent insurance brokering, specializing in term life insurance with AIG. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

James Meindl Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at BlackRock Investments, LLC from 2014 to 2025 before joining Cetera in 2025. Since 2020, he has also been a wealth management advisor with King Financial Network. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, employer-sponsored retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

William Daniel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Daniel serves as Chief Ministry Officer for Hospital Ministries International, overseeing charitable work in India. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes client information gathering and risk assessment to match clients with advisory models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Jeffrey Heinel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes nearly three decades at The Investment Center, Inc., followed by 19 years at Ic Advisory Services, Inc. Heinel is also involved with Socius, LLC, a real estate rental business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and extensive operational tools.

Claudia Peppard is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Princeton, NJ. She holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at UBS Financial Services and Synergy. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles through a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Nicholas Pontoriero is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Edison, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes four years at Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. before joining Linsco Private Ledger in 2006. Pontoriero also operates under the DBA Liberty Global Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a broad network of investment adviser representatives and multiple investment strategies.

Dave Lalla is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Edison, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2009, following roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Quick & Reilly, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various investment strategies, supported by technology and a wide network of over 22,800 advisors.

Brooke McGeehan is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Princeton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2005 and previously spent nine years with City National Bank from 2016 to 2025. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital markets resources.

Kenneth Shine is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendations that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support its clients and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts within its advisory approach.

Kseniia Kairelshtein is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Citibank N.A. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing tailored financial planning and consulting services through various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Christopher Ashton is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 2005 and is a third-generation financial advisor. Christopher and his father formed The Ashton Group to offer clients a broader array of services and focused attention. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and holds the Personal Investment Advisor designation. Christopher's expertise spans portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategies, college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager capable of managing personalized or defined strategies that may include individual stocks, bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies, sometimes on a discretionary basis through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Christopher holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University, where he was a four-year letter winner on the Track and Field team. Prior to his financial services career, he obtained property, casualty, life, and health insurance licenses. He lives in Tewksbury, New Jersey, with his wife and two daughters, maintaining a small farm. Christopher is an Eagle Scout and actively participates in local community and philanthropic groups. His personal interests include adventure sports, basketball, boating, camping, fishing, football, hunting, skiing, soccer, and spending time with his family.

James Maltese serves as an International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has spent his entire financial services career since joining the firm in 1989. Leading The Maltese Group, he provides a full range of wealth management services to corporate executives and their families, including expertise in corporate benefit programs such as equity compensation and non-qualified deferred compensation. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager and offers discretionary management through Personalized or Defined Strategies that may incorporate various investment options. James and his team focus on supporting corporate executives, business owners, and those transitioning into retirement by delivering customized financial strategies and insights. Their advisory services cover areas including executive compensation, retirement planning, legacy planning, tax minimization, liquidity management, investment management, and trust and estate planning. He earned his bachelor's degree in marketing from Villanova University and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation. Throughout his career, James has received multiple recognitions, including repeated inclusion in Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors and the Financial Times 400 Top Advisors. Outside of work, he volunteers for MIPH (Making it Possible to End Homelessness) and enjoys coaching, playing acoustic guitar, and cooking.

Jeffrey Langer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Saji Philip is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Philip is a business owner of Growing Stars, Inc., an online tutoring service. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

Andrew Pasquarelli is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held various roles including employment at Burlington Stores and Ryan's Pub Manayunk. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and diverse asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm relies on third-party sponsors and endorsed advisory programs to deliver investment solutions.

Eugenia Grigorian is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she worked in various roles including teaching and coaching at Rising Stars Studio of Dance, where she continues as a dance coach. She also operates a personal online jewelry store on Etsy. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Anthony Amoroso is currently serving as a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. In this capacity, he focuses on fostering a culture that motivates advisors to reach their full potential through strategic coaching. He has extensive experience in the financial industry, having held various positions including Team Manager at Merrill from 2016 to 2025, Credit Risk Analyst at JP Morgan Chase between 2014 and 2016, and Investment Associate at Hennion & Walsh from 2013 to 2014. His professional background spans leadership, risk analysis, and investment management. Outside of his professional career, Anthony enjoys spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, engaging in family activities, and following football and soccer.

David Silverman is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Highland Park, NJ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 29 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. 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.