Joseph Meklin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2013 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. 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.

Michael Kornblum is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked for Sushiana for 13 years. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Christopher Pozzuto is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Bankers Life, eBay, and Fairfield University. 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, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Ruggieri is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked as a public defender in New Jersey and has experience associated with the University of Scranton and a small business venture. 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 institutional accounts.

John Sprague is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Mid Atlantic Resource Group. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, serves Bank of America fiduciary clients by providing managed account services 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 institutional accounts.

Yan Kaliner is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. 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.

Omar Ahmad is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2016. 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 developed by internal teams and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jeffrey Burns is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Ryan Ascone is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009 and 2010, respectively. 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.

Abigail Antwi is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked in healthcare and legal support roles and is involved in entrepreneurial ventures including ownership of a healthcare services company and a women's retail clothing line. 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.

Joseph Bauer serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he develops goals-based financial advisory relationships tailored to each client's unique investment needs. He promotes a systematic approach to planning and investing that aligns with clients' investment goals, risk tolerance, liquidity requirements, and time horizons. Joseph provides access to a wide range of financial services including customized wealth management strategies, retirement planning, college funding, insurance services, and banking services through Bank of America, N.A. He also offers guidance related to concentrated stock positions, company stock options, and alternative investment strategies when appropriate. His work is supported by internal specialists and BofA Global Research. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Seton Hall University, earned in 1995. Since beginning his career in financial services in 1995, he has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since early 2009. Joseph holds multiple FINRA registrations including Series 7, 9, 10, 24, 31, 63, and 65, as well as life and health insurance licenses in New Jersey and Florida. He has earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation and is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute®.

Debra Abbott Walker is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Her prior work includes roles at Citigroup, Equitable Advisors LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, Northwestern Mutual, and AXA Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, as well as institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and features a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Andrew Bennett is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2019. Prior to his current role, he was employed at Yelp, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Duskin is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. from 2009 to 2022 before joining Merrill in 2022. 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.

Derek Bilcik is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ceros Financial Services, Inc. and Critical Math Advisors, LLC before joining Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member and event coordinator for the Yardley Shade Tree Commission. 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 institutional investors.

Jennifer Lee is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a personal representative and trustee for family-related estate matters. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research and analytics with a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions, serving more than 14,000 financial advisors and managing roughly $671 billion in assets.

Thomas Avanzato is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Dahdex TCG LLC and previously with the company Sassy Lemon Co. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework and leveraging affiliates for implementation and portfolio services.

Christine Benson is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of experience at the firm and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill in 2018, she spent fourteen years with Raised Family. Outside of her advisory role, she is a fitness instructor at Hackettstown Dance Fitness. 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, and various institutional investors using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Patrick Carpio is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2008. Prior to and during his tenure at Merrill, he has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. 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 for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Brian Bertolini is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of experience at the firm and 8 years in the industry. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Pennington, NJ. 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.