Jeffrey Hornberger is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, he held various roles including positions at Heroic Public Speaking and Popcorn Packers Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with business management and decision-making for a therapy services company founded by his fiancé. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Bryan Milburn is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2019. Prior to his financial services career, he spent five years at Liberty Coca-Cola. 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.

Joseph Grosso is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Merrill, he gained experience in marketing at Shoreline Media Marketing and held roles in academia at J.F. Oberlin University and Stevens Institute of Technology. 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 strategies for a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Timothy McGowan is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He assists clients by providing personalized advice, investment guidance, and financial planning aimed at helping individuals and families pursue their short- and long-term financial goals. His expertise includes education planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and retirement income. Timothy is a registered Financial Advisor and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from James Madison University. His professional approach emphasizes building lasting relationships and understanding each client's unique situation to provide ongoing advice and guidance that adapts to changing needs. Outside of his professional work, Timothy is involved in community activities such as "America's Grow-A-Row | Help Feed The Hungry." His personal interests include baseball, basketball, cooking, football, golfing, ice hockey, photography, traveling, volleyball, and watching movies.

Keith Garrison is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. 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.

Nadia Khan is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over two decades of experience in financial services. She specializes in retirement planning, multigenerational wealth strategies, customized investment management, and tax-efficient financial planning. Her work focuses on helping high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners in Houston build, preserve, and transition wealth with clarity, structure, and confidence. Nadia began her career in 2003 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2015. As a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), she applies a disciplined, research-driven perspective to portfolio construction and risk management. Nadia leverages the investment resources of Merrill Lynch and the banking capabilities of Bank of America to address all dimensions of her clients' financial lives, including retirement income planning, portfolio design, liquidity needs, and legacy planning. She holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Institute of Business Administration. Nadia communicates fluently in English, Hindi, and Urdu and is a member of the CFA Institute. She is also involved in community organizations such as the CFA Institute and the Houston Food Bank.

Lauren Desmond is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with individuals, families, and business owners to assist them in navigating important financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Her approach focuses on building meaningful relationships and providing personalized guidance aligned with clients' goals and values. Lauren's expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. She aims to serve as a trusted advisor, educator, and resource throughout every stage of life, helping clients build, preserve, and transition wealth with a long-term perspective. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Lauren is involved in the Alzheimer's Association and the Charlotte Young Professionals Group as part of her community engagement.

Christian Brogan is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2026, he worked at Equitable Advisors and Equitable from 2021 to 2026 and TPS Financial from 2020 to 2021. Outside of finance, he was involved with Bonds Tavern from 2016 to 2021. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through an integrated platform. The firm combines adviser programs with active sales of financial products and provides access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and insurance products.

Andrew Chismar is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2015. 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.

Eric Hlava is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, along 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.

Franco Alfieri is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through various positions including Branch Leader from 2023 to 2025, and Vice President, Financial Consultant from 2018 to 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Metlife from 2011 to 2012. Franco focuses on building relationships founded on trust and education, aiming to empower clients to make informed decisions about their financial planning. He emphasizes helping clients understand their options and considerations to feel confident and prepared for important financial moments. Outside of his professional work, Franco enjoys concerts, family activities, football, outdoor adventures, soccer, and traveling.

Hasnain Mir is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Mir Group. Since launching his Merrill career in 2005, Hasnain has developed integrated financial strategies and portfolios primarily for business owners, focusing on defined benefit and defined contribution plans. He works closely with plan sponsors, their families, and employees to provide education on plan specifics and investment choices. Hasnain also facilitates clients’ access to banking services including cash management, debt consolidation, and lending solutions through Bank of America, N.A. Hasnain’s client base includes self-made entrepreneurs, medical and legal professionals, corporate executives, and multi-generational families across New Jersey and 15 additional states. His expertise covers a range of financial planning areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and small business strategies. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at Middlesex County. Outside of his professional role, Hasnain is an avid golfer, cyclist, and fitness enthusiast residing in Somerset, New Jersey with his wife. He and The Mir Group engage in pro bono work and support various charitable organizations as part of their commitment to giving back to the community.

Debra Shipps is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has been with Merrill since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the Fundraising Chair for Boy Scouts Pack 140 and is the Mayor of Knowlton Township, New Jersey. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Sarah Rhoades is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a freelance background actor for television shows and movies and co-manages a food blog focused on photography and social media content with her spouse. 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.

Ronald Kovac is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and integrating planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Alan Brum is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Ameriprise, Kestra Investment Services, and TD Ameritrade. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Maureen Mc Devitt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lawrenceville, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2017 and previously held roles at UBS Financial Services Inc and in the restaurant industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm delivers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning for individuals and institutions, using structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies.

John O'Donnell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is the sole owner of JacAcq LLC, a business focused on managing practice operations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Brendan Perry is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2024, he held positions at DoorDash, Victory Home Remodeling, UPS, and several roles related to The Catholic University of America and Spring Lake Borough. 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 accounts.

Kathryn Handschur is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Vice President of the PTA at her daughter’s school, participating in fundraising and community events. 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 institutions.