Saivamsi Polavarapu is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America, N.A. He attended Rutgers University from 2017 to 2021. 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.

Tyler Becker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and work at Newtown Athletic Club and Friends Bar & Grill. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Liam Drumm is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CAIS, Creative Dock, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of finance, he has worked in various fields such as education 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Heena Dhruv is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Van Leeuwen & Co., Bank of America, First Manhattan Co, and AXA Advisors LLC. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

James Barry is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch for over 22 years, having joined from Merck & Company's Vaccine Division where he gained experience in Corporate Finance and Strategic Planning. James assists a diverse client base including families, individuals, and institutions, focusing on tailored financial solutions that reflect each client's unique circumstances and goals. His expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, legacy and philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. James and his team prioritize understanding clients' needs to provide comprehensive service. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Boston University and a Master's Degree from Rice University. He is also a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). James is actively involved in his community, serving as Treasurer on the Chapin School Board of Trustees, Co-Chair of Rice University 360 since 2017, and Co-Chair of Rutgers University's BIG IDEAS Campaign. He lives in New Hope, PA, and Naples, FL with his family. His personal interests include baseball, golf, travel, music, reading, and spending time with his family.

Joseph Allen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2005. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Katherin Romero is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 1996 and co-founded the Lugones & Romero Group. In her role, she assists clients and businesses in managing their wealth through a comprehensive approach that begins with listening to client needs and ensuring strategies align with their goals. Katherin serves a diverse clientele, including executives, retirees, entrepreneurs, and those in transition, focusing on areas such as family wealth management, personal retirement planning, legacy planning, and tax minimization. Katherin holds several professional designations including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Pennsylvania State University. Recognized for her professional achievements, she has been named multiple times to the Forbes "America's Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" and "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" lists, and to the Working Mother/SHOOK Research's "Top Wealth Advisor Moms" list. She is a past president and member of the Junior League of Greater Princeton. Fluent in Spanish, Katherin and her husband reside in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with their two children. Outside of her professional commitments, she enjoys cooking, golfing, skiing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with her family. She is involved in community organizations including Rise, Arm and Arm, and HomeFront.

Nicholas Mcfadden is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America, PNC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank during his career. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christian Aguirre is a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been advising clients since 2004 and is a Founding Partner of the Aguirre Jankowski Group. Christian specializes in comprehensive wealth and investment strategies for private clients, corporations, and small institutions, focusing on total asset management and disciplined portfolio construction. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). Christian earned his Associate's and Bachelor's degrees from the University of Phoenix and a High School Diploma from PCC. His advisory process involves a thorough assessment of clients' financial situations and goals to develop customized strategies across retirement readiness, education funding, estate planning, and more. Christian is involved in various community organizations, including Doylestown Borough Parks & Rec, Shriners Hospital, and Pine Run Retirement Community. He also participates in professional organizations such as the Freemason Society, Boy Scouts of America, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and the Children's Fund. Christian lives in Furlong with his wife, Ahliea, and their two children, Sebastian and Isabella.

Jean Hughes is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she has a non-investment related gas lease agreement on property jointly owned with her spouse. 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Usman Shabbir is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in guiding high-net-worth families and institutions through comprehensive wealth management and treasury strategies. Usman focuses on personalized financial planning, appropriate investment solutions, and long-term growth to provide clarity and confidence in complex financial landscapes. His expertise includes equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management, tax minimization, retirement income planning, and managing new wealth. Usman holds a Master’s Degree from Saint Mary’s College of California and a Bachelor’s Degree from the California State University System. He also holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Usman participates in community service, volunteering with organizations such as the Food Banks of Bay Area. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, basketball, biking, boxing, golfing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Christopher Dodds is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Mid Atlantic Resource Group, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Securian Financial Services. He has been with Merrill since 2021. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Ruggero is a Certified Financial Planner® with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 2021. His prior roles include extensive experience at Charles Schwab, spanning two decades from 1999 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and serves clients through various advisory programs and employer agreements.

Frank Fata is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2010. 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.

Jigar Shah is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2020. In this capacity, he partners with high net worth individuals and their families to identify their financial goals and collaboratively develop strategies to achieve them. His approach emphasizes listening and understanding clients' needs and concerns to build meaningful relationships. Prior to his current position, Mr. Shah worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2008 to 2020. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial planning and insurance solutions. Outside of his professional work, Mr. Shah has interests in football, golf, movies, and traveling.

Matthew Pruitt is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank for a combined ten years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct professor in the MBA program at Delaware Valley College. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and public entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Frank Policare is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for 19 years before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Policare serves on the boards of the New Hope Historical Society and Bucks County Playhouse. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Oluwaseun Abiona is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Abiona held positions at DoorDash, U-Haul, and the New Jersey Department of Health, among others. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Justin Pope is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America since 2017. Outside of his advisory work, Pope also works as a freelance voice talent. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

David Sabol is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2002, including a brief tenure at BOFA Securities in 2019. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.