Mark Erikson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Merrill since 1992 and Bank of America since 2016. Outside his advisory roles, he serves as a fiduciary for a for-profit organization. Merrill, together 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, and various institutions.

Rocco Fiato is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Bridgewater, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Northeast Planning Corp for one year. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Bank of America, N.A. since 2017 and 2018 respectively. 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 a range of individual and institutional investors.

Herbert Bolivar is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His career includes roles at Bank of America N.A., Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. 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 supported by internal and third-party investment teams. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, with a range of investment approaches including tax-aware strategies and customizable investment restrictions.

Carol Armstrong is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for several family trusts. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Christopher Dipietro is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Harrison Bauman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 14 years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, offering a broad range of planning options tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds. The firm combines advisory services with banking, lending, trustee services, and affiliated products through a large network of financial advisors.

Steven Parente is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bridgewater, NJ, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2007 and has additionally been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. 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.

Veneeta Singal is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2022 and previously spent ten years at PNC Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Xavier Martinez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at J Kelly and Associates and Fossil Group. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Christopher Tarashuk is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked previously at Northwestern Mutual and Crestview Tree Service. Outside of financial advising, he owns and operates Aquatic Ascent, a business focused on raising and selling exotic fish. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Joseph Scaglia is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he focuses on collaborating with clients to understand their financial goals and develop tailored strategies through financial planning. Prior to this, Joseph worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025, and he has experience as a Financial Planning Specialist at Acorn Financial Services from 2022 to 2023. He began his career as a Financial Professional at Prudential Advisers from 2021 to 2022. Joseph's professional approach emphasizes listening to clients' needs and working together to achieve their financial objectives. Outside of his professional life, he has interests in comedy, fitness, football, social events with friends, movies, and traveling.

Christopher Scalise is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. He currently works at Fidelity and has prior experience with Prudential and Boulevard Five 72. Strategic Advisers LLC, the Fidelity Investments company where he works, provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a quantitative and algorithmic investment process and serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Richard Garretson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2022, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in 2026. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Country Roads Day Camp and has teaching experience at Fairleigh Dickinson University and Manalapan High School. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Eric Lebedin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Cantor Fitzgerald. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework to recommendations.

Tess Cusate is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2019 following her time at Villanova University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Patrick Kilcooley is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 25 years of experience working in the Institutional Equity markets and recently joined the Hinds Fisher Ahern group, a team with more than 50 years of combined financial advising experience at Merrill. In his role, Patrick focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to each client's financial goals and market conditions. Patrick holds a Bachelor's Degree from Monmouth University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His expertise in navigating market fluctuations supports his commitment to helping clients pursue their long-term financial objectives through a one-on-one collaborative approach. He also values community involvement and follows Merrill's tradition of participating in the communities they serve by volunteering with local organizations.

Miles Shifar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at LPL Enterprise LLC, Prudential Financial, and academic positions at Rutgers University and William Paterson University. Outside of finance, he has been involved with 3 Chicas, a business he has participated in since 2018. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and economic modeling techniques.

Dominic Pinto is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Bank of America and Merrill. Dominic is currently based in Bridgewater, NJ. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Emmanuel Itembe is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 credential. He has less than one year of industry experience, with prior roles at Equitable Advisors and Bankers Life, as well as employment outside the industry at Lowe’s. His activities include involvement with a non-variable insurance business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs through an integrated advisory and brokerage platform.

Rafael Diaz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC for 14 years. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad range of third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels, and tailors services through a client intake process to document goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.