Florence Torson Hart is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She serves a diverse clientele including physicians, attorneys, executives, independent women, business owners, non-profits, and families with special needs children. Florence focuses on delivering a wealth management experience that aligns financial goals with clients' values and personal circumstances, utilizing Merrill Lynch's research and Bank of America's resources to construct tailored financial strategies. She coordinates with clients' other advisors to address tax minimization, estate planning, retirement income, philanthropy, and lending needs. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2010, Florence was the CEO and founder of a multi-media company in Ghana and has experience in advertising, public relations, marketing, publishing, and content programming. She holds a Master's degree from Drexel University and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Science and Technology. Florence holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Florence is actively involved in her community, holding the position of President of the US-Ghana Chamber of Commerce. She also serves as Curator of the Global Women's Professional & Business Exchange Conference and supports organizations focused on female empowerment, financial literacy, and global business. She resides in Philadelphia with her family and has interests that include cooking, dancing, sewing, soccer, table tennis, traveling, and yoga.

James Notarianni is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Philadelphia, PA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages Noto Financial Services LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive institutional platform.

Elizabeth Hilgen is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Old York Cellars and Madison Square Garden, as well as time studying at Pennsylvania State University. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes matching clients to appropriate program models or discretionary managers, often utilizing third-party advisory platforms.

Nikesh Amin is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings a diverse professional background, including experience in medical education, startup co-founding focused on accessibility technology, and administrative roles in healthcare. He transitioned into business and finance after completing medical rotations and pursuing an MBA at Georgetown University. Prior to joining Merrill, Nikesh worked as a project management consultant on a Veterans Affairs project aimed at enhancing access and quality of healthcare for veterans. During this role, he led the quality management team and managed a $1.5 billion annual budget. His areas of client focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Nikesh holds a Bachelor's degree from Rochester Institute of Technology, a Medical Doctorate from Ross University, and an MBA from Georgetown University. He has earned professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Nikesh is proficient in English and Spanish. Outside of his professional work, he engages in interests such as football, golfing, hiking, rock climbing, singing, and soccer.

John Clark is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cetera and previously spent over a decade at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Clark conducts educational workshops on financial topics, cyber-security, and life coaching, and provides coaching to job seekers and other advisors. He also serves as guardian for his mentally disabled adult brother. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a multi-manager platform that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides various portfolio management and financial planning services, allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create customized strategies across multiple program structures.

William Rogers III is a financial advisor with Merrill in Philadelphia, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018, and previously spent seven years at Enterprise. 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.

Kevin Barnes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Marlton, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2023 before joining Ameriprise in 2023. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and annual advice. The firm's approach includes a collaborative service team, algorithmic analysis, and specific enrollment criteria that integrate managed account assets within its investment platform.

Matthew Tolentino is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee’s secular return estimates.

Marcos Franco is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Philadelphia, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics to guide investment decisions.

Joseph Warwick is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and works closely with clients to define financial goals and craft portfolio strategies tailored to their needs. He provides ongoing advice and adapts strategies as clients' circumstances evolve. Joseph earned a Bachelor's degree from Temple University. Coming from a family of educators, he has a strong foundation in research and learning. His interests include adventure sports, cooking, football, hiking, reading, running, spending time with his family, and traveling. He is also a member of the University Barge Club and participates in community initiatives such as Sneaks and Cleats for Ghana.

Christopher Puscian is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for 17 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations—offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Alex Shirley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, Shirley worked at AGIA, Valic Financial Advisors, and MarketKeep. Outside of financial advising, Shirley has served as an agent selling non-securities insurance products. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning with tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources.

Joseph Durso is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Durso serves as a board member and finance committee member for the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Kyle Katz is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Pacer Financial, The Vanguard Group, and Coastal Ridge Real Estate. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor financial plans. The firm offers a range of capital markets and wealth management services, including fiduciary financial planning and institutional trading capabilities.

Benjamin Adey is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include multiple years of employment at Bates College and work at Dynasty Financial Partners, Portland Country Club, Freedom Boat Club, and Waynflete School. RBC Wealth Management, part of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes investment strategies based on clients’ risk profiles and utilizes both in-house and third-party managers, supporting a variety of investment structures and options.

Christopher M. Criswell is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Criswell is a partner at CDJ Partners LLC, a general partnership involved in creating and patenting a new delivery system for non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm utilizes proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor investment strategies and provides a broad range of services including wealth management, institutional trading, and capital markets solutions.

Marko Vasic is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Philadelphia, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and has experience with firms including Dick's Sporting Goods and Cetera Advisor Networks. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC offers investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Robert Rogers Jr. is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2023. His prior experience includes ten years at Cetera Advisor Networks and earlier roles at Walnut Street Securities and MSI Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by technology tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Edward Ha is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Investment Services since 2019, following three years at Foresters Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with programs ranging from automated allocations to direct indexing and unified managed accounts.

Maximilian Chisick is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, USAA, and various educational institutions. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.