Domenick Acerra Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hawk Capital and several educational institutions, as well as positions in the service industry. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bernard Hirsh is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been active in the financial industry since 1981, initially serving as an independent exchange member and options floor trader at the Philadelphia Stock Exchange and the American Stock Exchange until 2005. Since 2007, he has worked as a financial advisor, including a tenure at UBS Financial Services from 2007 to 2010. At Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Bernard focuses on assisting families and businesses by thoroughly understanding their financial situations and helping clarify their visions for the future. He develops personalized wealth management strategies aimed at pursuing clients' long-term financial goals. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Bernard holds a Bachelor's Degree from Colby College and a High School Diploma from George School. He is engaged in community involvement through volunteer work with local organizations, continuing the tradition of participation in the communities served by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

David De Dufour is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009 and previously spent seven years with Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Investment Policy Committee for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod’s New Jersey District and is involved in buying and selling antiques. Stifel serves a diverse group of clients, including individuals across various wealth levels, institutional investors, and charitable organizations. The firm provides brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Elizabeth Garry is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lawrenceville, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2014 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Angela Sprenkle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Yardley, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mark Minnium is a financial advisor at Merrill with 35 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2018 and previously spent time at Ross Printing and Promotion and Sorrento Pacific Financial, 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Iva Mcgowan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and having 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill 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.

Anuj Sheth is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Michael Cirillo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2023, following twelve years at Bank of America and seventeen years with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with offerings including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

James Stapleton is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 17 years of industry experience, including 15 years at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. 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 and third-party managers and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sivakumar Veerapandy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for a decade. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of several self-managed rental properties. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Evyavan Patel is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Patel held positions at Santander US Capital Markets LLC, Morgan Stanley, and Cetera Investment Management, and operated Evyavan Advisory Services LLC. Patel’s background includes four years at Princeton University and seven years at Central Jersey College Prep Charter School. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with an emphasis on a broad product suite supported by technology and a large network of advisors.

Fred Sciascia is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career at Merrill in 1998, he has worked with a dedicated and growing group of client families, assisting many in achieving their retirement goals. Fred has also developed retirement plans for corporations and small businesses and is a founding member of Saurman Sciascia Maher & Associates, where he collaborates with a team of experienced advisors to deliver comprehensive client care. Fred holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. and additional professional credentials including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his bachelor's degree from Villanova University School of Business. Fred’s areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, special needs planning strategies, and retirement income. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Fred is a board member of the Autism Cares Foundation, where he focuses on creating intergenerational financial strategies for special needs families. He resides in Newtown with his wife, Amber, and their two sons. Outside of work, Fred enjoys biking, football, ice hockey, running, skiing, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Kathryn Carlson is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill, based in Pennington, NJ, and has 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. 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.

Robert Conrad is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2001. 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.

Filipinas Enriquez Van Duzer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Pennington, NJ. She has six years of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America and First Flight Federal Credit Union. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Noah Hochrun is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked at The Vanguard Group and has a varied background including roles in publishing and the food service industry. He is involved in a family-owned business, Brooklyn Square Pizza. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jacob Lukis is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Malcon and Sons, Malcon Contractors, Wawa, Inc., and earlier stints at Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a referee for USA Hockey-sanctioned games in the Princeton, NJ area. 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, and institutional investors.

Nicholas Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, The Office Restaurant and Lounge, and Vintony Mechanical. Outside of finance, he is involved in managing The Office Restaurant and Lounge. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Randy Cai is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Quartile and Wawa. He also spent five years at Temple University. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.