Cristian Surdykowski is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with financial sales activities connected to an outside business website. Equitable Advisors serves individuals ranging from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Eric Trimble is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and joined Merrill Lynch in November 2008. Eric works closely with affluent families, high net worth individuals, and closely-held businesses to develop customized financial strategies. His approach involves personal consultations to set quantifiable goals, prioritize client needs, and implement tailored plans using a variety of financial instruments. Eric collaborates with clients’ tax advisors and estate planning attorneys to help ensure their financial affairs are well-managed. His areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Eric holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Lafayette College and is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute™. He also carries the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his professional work, Eric is involved in his community through organizing fundraisers for the Hearing Loss Association of America.

Alexander Peng is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America and spent nine years at China Pingan Group. 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.

Laura Thomas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Conshohocken, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets from 2007 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and market-based modeling techniques.

Niki Patel is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2017, Patel worked at Sunglass Hut and Rutgers University. 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 a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrew Connolly is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC, having joined the firm in 2023 after nine years at FSC Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Connolly operates a tax preparation business and serves as a notary public. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various portfolio construction tools and third-party solutions to manage accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Kyle Farley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at GWN Securities, KADES-MARGOLIS, and Lincoln Financial Distributors. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Anna Kayeva is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, as well as a position at Umbrella Auto Transport before entering the financial sector. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment funds. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage discretionary and non-discretionary advisory accounts.

Michael Courtney is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Conshohocken, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs that offer portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles using both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Andis Madani is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at LPL Enterprise, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of finance, Madani has been involved in the restaurant industry for several years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Kevin Altman is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, RKL, Willis Towers Watson, and several university positions. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas O'Donnell Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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.

Frank Mignoni is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing over his career. Merrill, together 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 teams.

Patrick Dunne is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kellan Ward is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked in various roles including employment in the catering industry. He is involved with 12th Street Catering as an outside business activity. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers financial planning, brokerage, and insurance services.

Jerry Gross is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior experience includes positions at Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, Inc., Concourse Financial Group Securities, Inc., and Equitable Advisors. Gross also serves as president of a local networking group and is vice president of a social committee at a community lodge. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated portfolio management across multiple investment vehicles.

Eugenia Ritvin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Doylestown, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2014. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in sales of investment-related products and receives compensation for loan product sales and referrals of home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,698 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services primarily through model-driven strategies managed by third parties.

Steven Samlin is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2026, he worked for Farmers Financial Solutions for 11 years and has been affiliated with Farmers Insurance Group since 2011. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Nora Zahraoui is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously held positions at Green Capital Funding and BNY Mellon. In addition to her advisory career, Zahraoui has been involved in educational roles at New Jersey City University and James J Ferris High School. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Charpentier is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 2003 in various roles. He has held positions including Financial Consultant since 2013, Investment Representative from 2011 to 2013, Service Delivery Manager from 2008 to 2011, and several specialist roles related to retirement investment and defined contribution plans throughout his tenure. His experience spans over two decades at Fidelity, focusing on wealth planning and assisting clients in working toward their financial goals. He emphasizes strategies tailored for all styles of investors within the Fidelity framework. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael's personal interests include bowling, attending concerts, playing golf, and music.