Grant Hess IV is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the charitable organization AHEPA Service Dogs for Warriors, which provides service dogs to veterans with PTSD. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Phaedon Kapetanakis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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.

Donald Cericola Jr. is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 32 years of industry experience, including roles at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1994 and running a CPA and tax preparation practice since 2020. He is also active as a life insurance agent. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships.

Jordan Mroczkowski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2015 to 2018, as well as PS Wolf Media/Cablevision. 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.

Alexa La Rue is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2019 and previously worked in various roles including at Savvy-Marketers LLC and Rider University. Outside of finance, her background includes involvement with community organizations and retail businesses. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Samantha Brace is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through various roles including Assistant Branch Leader, Team Leader in Workplace Planning and Advice, and Senior Trading Specialist among others. Her professional experience encompasses leadership in client services, workplace planning, and financial representation. Throughout her career at Fidelity Investments, she has focused on supporting associates to reach their potential and assisting clients with planning for long-term financial well-being. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Samantha engages in activities such as family activities, parenthood, reading, and traveling.

Jan Stoltz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2020, following brief roles at Shir Ami, Gap, and with Dr. Robert Cherrey. Prior to his advisory career, he was involved with Pinnacle Physician's / Stoltz and Hahn for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

David Leist is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2011, also working with Bank of America since 2016. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Eilene Beck is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica and its related entities since 2004 and has also held positions with several Vaco affiliates. Beck is involved in sales of investment-related products and part-time referrals of home security and automation services through Primerica-affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through established custodians.

John Cooper is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and economic models to support its financial planning services.

James Oertling is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2013 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. 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 supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Phillip Hopewell is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, as well as service in the U.S. Navy from 2017 to 2023. He also has academic experience from Baruch College and brief positions in the hospitality sector. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Colin Douglas is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Merrill in 2025, he was involved with Sidekicks Respite Services and operated Cafe Antonios, alongside roles in education and entrepreneurship. 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.

Sean O'Rourke is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Horsham, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Bank from 2015 to 2019. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed as an insurance agent and offers life, health, disability, long-term care, property and casualty insurance, as well as fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, ongoing client relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Daniel Cooney Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent 17 years at Jakks Pacific Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Arthur Vincent is a financial advisor at Merrill with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2010. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Mckeon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for seven years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes both discretionary and non-discretionary options, with a broader range of investment products than typical institutional advisers.

Jonathan Basta is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Philadelphia, PA, with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at BASTA5 LLC, a travel tour operator supporting tours in Italy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jenna Ball is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of experience at the firm. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Lawrenceville, NJ. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and analysis models as part of its financial planning process.

Jeffrey Ferris is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he coordinates special order services and credit at Lowe's Companies. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.