Chris Maniaci is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Princeton, NJ. He began his career at Merrill in 1989, initially working in Operations and eventually becoming an Operations Manager in several branch offices. His dedication to serving clients led him to transition to a role as a Financial Advisor, where he focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client's goals. Chris adheres to Merrill's principle that the client's interests must come first and is committed to delivering a high level of service and attention to detail. Chris brings expertise in areas including college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management, and retirement income planning, among others. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the State University of New York at Cortland and has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation through the Investments & Wealth Institute®. Additionally, he holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Beyond his professional work, Chris participates in community service and volunteers with organizations such as the Hemophilia Association of New Jersey. His personal interests include golfing, ice hockey, skiing, softball, and spending time with his family.

Deena Kobrin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Florence, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at NEXT Financial Group, Citizens Securities, IC Advisory Services, The Investment Center, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved as a non-variable insurance agent and refers mortgage and real estate services through The Referral Group. 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, supported by technology tools and managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Rahil Shah is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and prior experience in various industries including consulting and hospitality. 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.

Robert Ferroni is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2007. 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.

Domenick Acerra Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held positions at Hawk Capital and taught at Monmouth University. Outside of finance, his background includes several roles in education and the hospitality industry. 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.

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 at Morgan Stanley in Yardley, PA, holding a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Citigroup Global Markets and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its advisory process.

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, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and over 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2011, based in Pennington, NJ. 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. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kaitlin Horan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2018, including her current role at Fidelity Investments since 2025. Her prior experience includes a brief tenure at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios comprised of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves a diverse client base and offers advisory roles to several registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Anuj Sheth is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2013. 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 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.

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.