Joel Taylor is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, having joined Merrill Lynch in 2016. Joel focuses on understanding the priorities of high-net-worth individuals and families and delivering personalized financial strategies to support their goals. His expertise encompasses a wide range of financial planning areas, including asset allocation, education funding, retirement income planning, tax minimization strategies, and estate planning services. Joel works with clients to develop customized approaches involving equities, fixed income, alternative investments, options, ETFs, and other investment types, while also providing access to banking, credit, and lending services through Bank of America. He holds Series 3, 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations. Joel earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Delaware. He is actively involved in his community, having served as the President of the Bedminster Far Hills Little League, reflecting his commitment to local engagement.

Justin Branch is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2020 and is also involved with Sylvan Learning Center as a tutor. Prior to his current roles, he worked at Rutgers University and Jespy House from 2015 to 2020. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers a range of third-party and proprietary investment solutions.

Andrew Kowitski Jr. serves as a Senior Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager, holding the Sports and Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ designation. He works within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he applies a consistent approach developed through years of experience navigating multiple market fluctuations. Andrew collaborates closely with clients to build personalized investment strategies that align with their financial goals and changing market conditions. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, and focuses on clients in the sports and entertainment sectors. Andrew customizes his strategies around clients' priorities, risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs, and objectives. He is committed to Merrill's goals-based wealth management process to help clients pursue meaningful objectives, including lifestyle aspirations and securing a lasting legacy. Andrew holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He completed his high school education at Spotswood High School and earned an Associate's Degree from Middlesex County College. Additionally, he attended Kean University without conferring a degree. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys spending time with his family, swimming, and woodworking.

Nicholas Petrole is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Mass Mutual, he held various roles including multiple positions at Rowan University and retail management at Shoprite. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. Their approach involves collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with optional implementation through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Walter Archer is a financial advisor at Merrill with the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Freedom Mortgage, and various other companies. He is a part owner of WAC Entertainment, LLC, a music and entertainment business that is currently inactive. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Danielle Beccarelli is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank spanning 17 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 investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Diana Luna is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated since 2005, totaling 21 years at the firm. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Tina Depaola is a financial advisor at Merrill with 38 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Merrill in 2020, she worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2017 to 2020. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Cheri Geany is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works alongside a team of experienced professionals to provide clients with customized, goals-based financial strategies that encompass all aspects of their financial lives. Her approach involves developing diversified investment portfolios and personalized plans to address clients’ needs in areas such as college education planning, retirement income, and portfolio management services. Cheri holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina System and has completed an accredited certificate program from Georgetown University. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Additionally, Cheri contributes to her community as a member of the Noble Academy Board of Trustees.

Alyssa Devenny is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at the Brick Township Municipal Utilities Authority and Professional Physical Therapy. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing a broad investable universe that includes mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Francis Vitellaro is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms including Securities America Advisors, Investacorp Advisory Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. Vitellaro is also involved with Premier Wealth Services, where he provides investment advisory and asset management services. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering both brokerage and advisory services supported by various program options and a complex affiliate network.

Michael Muzikar is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Invest Financial Corporation and Axa Advisors, Llc. Outside of finance, he is a professional comedian and owner of Mike Muzikar's Comedy. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients with financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm delivers advice through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partners with third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored advisory programs.

Bilal Mian is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch and PNC Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through its broader regulatory registrations.

Christian Gunther is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2005. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Megan Mandella is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2015, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of her financial career, she serves as an Air Force Intelligence Analyst with the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its financial planning process.

Suzanne Gola is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2004. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Alonge is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as part of the Donnelly Associates Wealth Management team in the Princeton office. He brings over six years of experience within the firm, beginning as a Corporate Intern in 2019 and joining full-time in 2020. His roles have included participating in wealth management development programs, supporting clients through the Paycheck Protection Program, and nearly four years as a Registered Client Associate, providing a solid foundation in client relationships, operations, and financial planning. Matthew holds a bachelor's degree in Finance with minors in Economics and Political Science from Rutgers University, graduating in 2020. He has obtained the SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 FINRA registrations, is licensed in insurance, and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. His expertise covers a broad range of client needs including corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and sports and entertainment. He works closely with individuals, families, and business owners across the United States to develop and implement long-term wealth management strategies that address their current financial needs and future goals. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Matthew enjoys golfing, pickleball, running, reading, and writing.

Glen Haber is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill for a total of 13 years, including from 2004 to 2006 and since 2015. He is based in Pennington, NJ. 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.

Ashby Mcleod is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2019 and 2021 respectively. Prior to his advisory roles, he spent four years working in auxiliary services and at Rider University. 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 designed by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Griffin Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2021 and currently serves at Bank of America, N.A. since 2025. Prior to his financial career, he spent time in education at Rider University and Council Rock South High School. 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, and institutional investors, supported by internal and third-party portfolio management teams.