John Vitanzo is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He focuses on connecting complex market analytics with his clients' personal financial goals, emphasizing transparency, technical rigor, and trust in wealth planning. John has extensive experience in the financial industry, having served as Managing Director of Institutional Equities at both Oppenheimer & Company from 2008 to 2024 and CIBC World Markets from 2000 to 2008. Prior to that, he was Vice President and Retirement Plan Manager at Merrill Lynch from 1995 to 2000. Outside of his professional career, John enjoys a variety of activities including beach outings, fishing, football, golf, and surfing.

Nicholas Burk is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in Lawrenceville, NJ. His background includes five years at UBS Financial Services Inc. and seven years at North Jersey Country Club prior to entering the financial advisory field. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, with a financial planning process that incorporates structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Lauren Mugavero is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, alongside 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 using a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Brian Strandskov is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Stifel, having joined the firm in 2025, after previous roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing clients with analysis and asset allocation guidance intended to support their financial decisions.

Karen Edelman is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 registered advisor with UBS Financial Services in Lawrenceville, NJ. She has 28 years of industry experience, including 26 years at UBS. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals.

Aaron Griswold is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Santander Securities, LLC, Mass Mutual, and Bank of America. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, with portfolio implementation tailored by strategy and client tax sensitivity.

Matthew Pron is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Pron Wealth Management Group based in Princeton, New Jersey. He joined Merrill in 2016, bringing with him a background of military service and a family legacy in wealth management. Matthew works with individuals, families, and business entities to provide comprehensive wealth management solutions including portfolio management, financial strategy, liquidity solutions, banking, and legacy planning. Prior to his financial advisory career, Matthew served five years as an infantry squad leader in the United States Marine Corps. His military service included assignments with the 3rd Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team, where he conducted security operations at Guantanamo Bay and supported U.S. Embassy security in the Middle East, and a deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in the South Pacific. Following his honorable discharge in 2014, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, magna cum laude, from Drexel University. Matthew serves as President of Drexel's Veteran Alumni Network, assisting veterans with their transition to education and career development. Matthew holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is involved with several professional and community organizations including the Drexel Veteran's Alumni Network, Drexel Veteran’s Association, The Union League of Philadelphia, the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation, and The Mission Continues. He resides in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania with his wife Katie and their two sons. Outside of work, Matthew enjoys golfing, ice hockey, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Kenneth Stewart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with offerings that span retail and institutional investment solutions.

Anastasios Geivelis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property business in Hamilton, New Jersey. 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.

Laura Cook is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates and its affiliated entities since 2007, with a one-year break serving as a homemaker. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and advisory services that emphasize tailored, non-discretionary consulting supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management strategies.

Sam Abell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for two years and FedEx for three years. Abell holds a Series 66 designation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Thomas Buckley is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 1992. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Thomas Griffiths is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a travel agent with Journey with CP 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Floyd Carl is a financial advisor with STIFEL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Carl is active in several nonprofit and community organizations, including serving on boards and committees for groups such as the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Philadelphia, Advancing Opportunities of NJ, and Penn State University Libraries. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is supported by a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

James Stidham is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, having four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America and was involved with Burke Brothers Landscape and Design. Merrill 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 managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Peter Barlow is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as trustee for his disabled son’s Special Needs Trust. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered 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 tailored financial planning and consulting services supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Bharminder Gill is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. He previously worked at Vanguard Group from 2000 to 2026 and had a brief retirement period in 2026. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Felix Menezes is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Plainsboro, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental condominium property. 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 operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to tailor services according to client goals and risk tolerance.

Wilford Lawrence is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Merrill Lynch in 2008 after working at Wachovia Securities. Wil holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification, as well as designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his bachelor's degree from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia. Wilford’s professional focus is on developing deep, personal relationships with a select group of individuals and families who have achieved financial success. His expertise spans corporate benefits, education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, portfolio management, tax minimization, retirement income, and strategies tailored for sports and entertainment clients. Wilford emphasizes creating personalized, goals-based wealth management plans designed to help clients enjoy the results of their hard work while navigating changing market conditions. Residing in Medford, New Jersey, Wilford lives with his wife Jackie, their two children, Rowan and Ford, and their dog, Rudy. An avid Philadelphia sports fan, he actively participates in his children’s sports activities and values spending quality time with his family. Wilford is also engaged in community service through volunteering, reflecting a commitment aligned with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement.

Jacqulynn Arimenta is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1994. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.