Christopher Paterno is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. 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 strategies managed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Linda Gatere serves as a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she works closely with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces them to solutions offered by Merrill and Bank of America. She aims to empower clients with the knowledge and tools needed to manage their financial lives effectively. Linda holds a Bachelor's Degree from Kenyatta University and a Master's Degree from the University of Bath. She has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her approach involves helping clients identify what matters to them and their families to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals.

Tejaswi Patel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Somerset, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, Patel worked at Cetera Advisors LLC, First Allied Advisory Services, and First Montauk Securities Corp. Patel also engages in selling non-variable insurance products through Ash Brokerage Corp. 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 for operational and research purposes.

Oscar Catanese is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. His prior experience includes roles in education at St. Augustine Preparatory School and Cape Trinity Catholic, as well as self-employment and work with D'Antonio Excavating Inc. 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, and institutions.

Nathan Jones is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Forst is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He has been working in the financial advisory field since 2016, previously serving as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch until 2022. Matthew is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP4) professional with ten years of experience. Matthew partners with individuals and families to simplify their financial lives and provide clarity on complex decisions. He engages in a collaborative planning process and thoughtful execution to build personalized financial plans that align with clients' priorities. Outside of his professional work, Matthew has interests in fitness, golf, running, and snowboarding.

Craig Marquardt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2023 and Merrill from 2011 to 2016. His other business activities include participation in a health insurance plan through LifeX. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kenneth Van Leeuwen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 and previously managed his own firms, Van Leeuwen & Co., LLC and Van Leeuwen & Company, LLC, for over two decades. He serves as a member of the LPL PAC Advisor Advisory Board. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide array of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by technology and research tools, and oversees over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.

Megan McGuire is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2006. 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.

Cary Hall Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 20 years. He also served in the United States Army Reserve for 22 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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.

Diva Jain is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. 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.

Jennifer Mack is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joan Heffernan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1990. 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.

Bridgot Basile is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2021, Basile worked at North Capital Private Securities, Worth Financial Management, Traynor Capital Management, and Rittenhouse Asset Management. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning through various advisory programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers along with integrated capital markets and lending capabilities.

Michael Salerno is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Raymond James, he spent 14 years at Commonwealth Financial Network. Salerno is also an independent contractor for Executive Wealth & Retirement Strategies, a financial planning company operating under a DBA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through affiliations uncommon in large institutional advisors.

Christopher Meredith is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab since 2012, including a year at Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. provides wealth advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services primarily to high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts.

James Waltman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2012 to 2019 before joining Wells Fargo in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as mayor of Delaware Township, New Jersey, with responsibilities including attending meetings, setting agendas, and managing municipal business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is guided by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Fran Buckley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Buckley has ownership interests in coal mining businesses and manages a financial practice through Sparrow Financial LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations. The firm serves clients who meet a net-worth threshold and provides a broad range of planning services including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Leonard Mancini is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 21 years and at OSAIC for one year. Mancini holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 wide range of financial planning and investment management services, supported by a large network of advisors and extensive operational resources.

Gavin Skinner is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches guitar and performs as a musician. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.