Matthew Van Ormer is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he leads a wealth advisory team serving individuals, families, and institutions. His primary focus is helping clients grow and preserve their wealth through personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Matthew’s expertise includes professional investment management with allocations to private equity, hedge funds, and real assets. He also provides guidance on credit and lending needs, social security filing strategies, tax minimization, estate planning, philanthropic account options, and access to private banking services. His client focus areas include family wealth management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and small business strategies. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State University and professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Matthew is involved in his community through coaching varsity golf at Christian Unified High School and participation in organizations such as the Torrey Pines Men’s Club, Bank of America Community Volunteers, and Hope for San Diego. His personal interests include golfing, reading, rock climbing, skiing, and tennis.

Farid Damirov is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Merrill since 2015 and also at Bank of America, N.A. since 2022. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Brian Mccullough is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC since 2012. Outside of advising, he owns a business involved in wholesaling and retailing houses in Jacksonville, Florida. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Lauren Heck is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Goldman Sachs and Littera Education Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Cyle Gay is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Jacksonville, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Fidelity since 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Sellers & Associates, LLC and has experience in various roles including community involvement with the Greater Tampa Bay Alumni Chapter of Delta Tau Delta. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Susannah Hitson is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she was involved in content creation with LTK and has experience in entrepreneurship and small business operations, including photography and fitness instruction. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is notable for its advisory roles with registered investment companies, use of AI-driven research methodologies, and delivery of model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Tyler Bryant is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work background includes roles at Walmart, CVS Health, and various other companies, as well as involvement with Fat Mamaz LLC. 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.

Bethany Perrotti is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1994 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of her advisory role, Perrotti serves as a FINRA arbitrator, working on dispute resolution. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kevin Lovelace is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various divisions within Fidelity since 2007. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC division provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and also serves as a commodity pool operator registered with the CFTC.

Marella Flynn Le Cates is a financial advisor at Merrill with 9 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gregory Zier is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016. 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.

Marcus Brooks is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America and has diverse work experience spanning the sports, retail, and education sectors. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Bradford Carroll is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2014. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, also employing AI and systematic methodologies in its investment process.

Max Woelfer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and time as a full-time student. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs model-based and discretionary investment strategies managed by internal and third-party teams.

Frank Yong is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2011 and also operates his own firm, Frank J Yong P.A., established in 2003. Outside of finance, Yong manages agricultural businesses focused on cattle ranching in Florida. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through a combination of advisory and brokerage offerings.

Bradley Chard is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. He is based in Jacksonville, FL. 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.

Charles Grau is a financial advisor at Merrill in Jacksonville, FL, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Adam Ison is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and 121 Financial Credit Union. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory work for registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

Michael Wroten is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Saint Johns, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1983 and Primerica Financial Services since 1980. Outside of advisory work, he owns a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes and is involved in sales of loan products and home-related service referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses an independent due-diligence process combined with delegated trading to BNY Mellon Advisors.

David James Ong Guan Pun is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has nine years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Principal Securities Inc, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is the CFO and co-owner of Trilock Capital LLC, a holding company for early-stage ventures in the fitness and wellness industry. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to large institutional entities, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple third-party investment platforms. The firm uses a variety of analytical tools and maintains a complex corporate structure with multiple mergers and private-equity ownership.