Melvin Goldstein is a ChFC® and Series 63 credentialed financial advisor with 56 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Linsco / Private Ledger Corp. since 2001 and currently practices at LPL Financial in Marlboro, NJ. He also operates Advanced Capitol Strategies, Inc. and is involved in a non-variable insurance business focusing on life, health, disability, and group employee benefits. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisers, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools to support client strategies.

Christopher O'Grady is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2015 in various capacities and assumed his current role in 2023. He partners with individuals and families to create financial strategies aimed at avoiding common pitfalls before and throughout retirement. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Christopher held positions as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley and held senior roles in equity derivatives at NYC X-Change Financial Access LLC and Elevation LLC. He holds a California Insurance License.

Alex Dichter is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Northwestern Mutual among other firms. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is a general partner and managing member of ShopCat LLC, a consumer wellness company that develops functional beverage products. 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.

Stephanie Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2014. 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 organizations.

Joseph Meklin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2013 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. 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 Kornblum is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Before joining Merrill in 2026, he worked at Sushiana for 13 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Pozzuto is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Bankers Life, eBay, and Fairfield University. 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, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Ruggieri is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked as a public defender in New Jersey and has experience associated with the University of Scranton and a small business venture. 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 clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

John Sprague is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Mid Atlantic Resource Group. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, serves Bank of America fiduciary clients by providing managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Yan Kaliner is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Claire Wojnar is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 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.

Omar Ahmad is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, where he has worked since 2016. He has six years of industry experience and previously worked at Spherion Staffing Agency. 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.

Jeffrey Burns is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Ryan Ascone is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009 and 2010, respectively. 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.

Abigail Antwi is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked in healthcare and legal support roles and is involved in entrepreneurial ventures including ownership of a healthcare services company and a women's retail clothing line. 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 clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Hunter Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Mountain Valley Bank, Northwestern Mutual, and municipal work with the Borough of Seaside Heights. He also worked in the hospitality sector at B2 Bistro and has a background in education from Jackson Memorial High School and Davis and Elkins College. 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.

Joseph Bauer serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he develops goals-based financial advisory relationships tailored to each client's unique investment needs. He promotes a systematic approach to planning and investing that aligns with clients' investment goals, risk tolerance, liquidity requirements, and time horizons. Joseph provides access to a wide range of financial services including customized wealth management strategies, retirement planning, college funding, insurance services, and banking services through Bank of America, N.A. He also offers guidance related to concentrated stock positions, company stock options, and alternative investment strategies when appropriate. His work is supported by internal specialists and BofA Global Research. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Seton Hall University, earned in 1995. Since beginning his career in financial services in 1995, he has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since early 2009. Joseph holds multiple FINRA registrations including Series 7, 9, 10, 24, 31, 63, and 65, as well as life and health insurance licenses in New Jersey and Florida. He has earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation and is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute®.

Debra Abbott Walker is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Her prior work includes roles at Citigroup, Equitable Advisors LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, Northwestern Mutual, and AXA Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, as well as institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and features a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Andrew Bennett is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2019. Prior to his current role, he was employed at Yelp, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. 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.

Eric Duskin is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. from 2009 to 2022 before joining Merrill in 2022. 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.