Eric Whitsett is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Dakota Bethke is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, Dakota worked for eight years at Russo Music Center Inc. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

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.

Victoria James is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she participates in Instacart, contributing by shopping for and delivering groceries. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

William Palisca is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at OSAIC since 2023, following a long tenure at James Startzell. He also operates Legacy Financial Services Group as an associate planner, providing sales and service support to clients. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of financial advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs firm-provided asset-allocation tools and third-party managed-account solutions to construct portfolios that include a variety of investment products and can be managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Trina Tirpak is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and RBC Capital Markets Corporation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves retail and institutional investors and is noted for its role as a commodity pool operator, use of AI in research, and advisory responsibilities for multiple registered investment companies.

Scott Bernstiel is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Windsor, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at DWS Distributors, Lincoln Investment, Capital Analysts, and Fulton Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for Notre Dame High School Lacrosse, overseeing financial oversight responsibilities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting. The firm emphasizes tailored financial plans developed through fact-finding and risk profiling, with a distinctive focus on non-discretionary advisory services supported by a broad affiliate network.

Gerard Trapp is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2006 until joining OSAIC in 2024. Trapp is also involved part-time with American Portfolios Financial Services in a life insurance brokerage role. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services and employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios across various investment types.

Zachary Williams is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and was previously employed at MarketGrader Capital and D&P Optical. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s integration with Bank of America offers access to a broad range of products and services beyond typical managed account programs.

Jason Peretson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for his mother’s estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Tyler Dey is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He partners with clients to build disciplined, personalized financial strategies and is part of a team that provides a concierge-style experience, assisting individuals and families with investment management, retirement planning, and long-term wealth goal navigation. Tyler also collaborates with Advisors on retirement plan administration and guidance. Prior to becoming a Financial Advisor, Tyler served as a Registered Wealth Management Client Associate. In that role, he supported portfolio operations, retirement plan administration, and daily client needs. He has been with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America since 2021 and is Series 7 and 66 FINRA registered, holding the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Tyler earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance with a focus on investment analysis from Rider University. He received several academic honors there, including the Andrew J. Rider Award and induction into Beta Gamma Sigma. He currently resides in New Egypt, New Jersey. Personal interests include baseball, football, golfing, hiking, music, and reading.

Hoyt Ammidon III is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He oversees and coordinates the financial affairs for a select group of families, retirees, corporate executives, and business owners in the Princeton, NJ area and across the country. Hoyt takes a holistic approach to his clients' financial affairs to help position them to achieve their goals and objectives. With over 40 years of experience in the financial industry, Hoyt's expertise includes commercial banking, equity and fixed income securities analysis, sales and trading, and portfolio management. His client focus areas encompass college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Hoyt holds a Bachelor's Degree from Middlebury College and a High School Diploma from St. Mark's School. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, Hoyt enjoys biking, camping, cooking, ice hockey, skiing, yoga, and spending time with his family. He is also a member of the Schattenbaum PCA organization.

Pragnesh Ashar is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Ashar is involved as a board member of the Country Woods Community Association in New Jersey and is associated with Celestial Artisan LLC, a part-time business selling holistic and fashion items online. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Robert Hearne Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and has also worked at City National Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member of the finance committee at Trinity Church in Princeton, NJ. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations by offering a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles and investment preferences.

Michael Giambelluca is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Equitable Advisors LLC. Outside of finance, he is involved with Prime Pressure Solutions LLC as an owner and works part-time at Killarney's Publick House as security and server staff. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Ellen Dollard is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Wagtimeapp, a venture focused on developing a phone application for dog parks and socialization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and third-party research.

Barbara Clarke is a CFP® with over 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and a range of investment services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning tools that incorporate market simulations and return estimates.

Michelle Heide is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Ameriprise since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is a board member of the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce and part of the Leadership Circle of Impact100 Hunterdon. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach.

Pamela Vockeroth is a Series 66-registered advisor with Merrill, based in Pennington, NJ, and has 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2008. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates its investment approach within Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, delivering access to a wide range of products and services.

Jack Gorelick is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Blejwas Associates and Lakewinds Global, along with experience outside finance in the food service industry. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.