Eric Whitsett is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2011. 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.

Dakota Bethke is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, Dakota worked for eight years at Russo Music Center Inc. 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.

Anthony Amoroso is currently serving as a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. In this capacity, he focuses on fostering a culture that motivates advisors to reach their full potential through strategic coaching. He has extensive experience in the financial industry, having held various positions including Team Manager at Merrill from 2016 to 2025, Credit Risk Analyst at JP Morgan Chase between 2014 and 2016, and Investment Associate at Hennion & Walsh from 2013 to 2014. His professional background spans leadership, risk analysis, and investment management. Outside of his professional career, Anthony enjoys spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, engaging in family activities, and following football and soccer.

Victoria James is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she participates as a shopper and delivery person for Instacart. 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.

Trina Tirpak is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and RBC Capital Markets Corporation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves retail and institutional investors and is noted for its role as a commodity pool operator, use of AI in research, and advisory responsibilities for multiple registered investment companies.

Scott Bernstiel is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Windsor, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Capital Analysts, Lincoln Investment, Kennedy Investment Group, and DWS Distributors. Outside of advisory work, he serves as Treasurer and Bookkeeper for Notre Dame High School Lacrosse, overseeing financial supervision. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs in municipal advisory and employer SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Gerard Trapp is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2006 until joining OSAIC in 2024. Trapp is also involved part-time with American Portfolios Financial Services in a life insurance brokerage role. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services and employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and third-party platforms to construct diversified portfolios across various investment types.

Zachary Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. Prior to that, he was employed at MarketGrader Capital and D&P Optical. 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 institutions.

Jason Peretson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Princeton, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for his mother’s estate. 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 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.

Hoyt Ammidon III is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He oversees and coordinates the financial affairs for a select group of families, retirees, corporate executives, and business owners in the Princeton, NJ area and across the country. Hoyt takes a holistic approach to his clients' financial affairs to help position them to achieve their goals and objectives. With over 40 years of experience in the financial industry, Hoyt's expertise includes commercial banking, equity and fixed income securities analysis, sales and trading, and portfolio management. His client focus areas encompass college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Hoyt holds a Bachelor's Degree from Middlebury College and a High School Diploma from St. Mark's School. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, Hoyt enjoys biking, camping, cooking, ice hockey, skiing, yoga, and spending time with his family. He is also a member of the Schattenbaum PCA organization.

Brandon Leung is currently the Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to assisting clients in achieving their financial goals and ensuring peace of mind. In this role, he emphasizes a collaborative approach, working closely with clients and their families to develop personalized wealth management plans. Brandon's professional experience spans various roles within the financial services industry. Prior to his current position, he served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2025. His background also includes positions as an Insurance Advisor at The Fortis Agency LLC, Founder and Managing Partner of Invictus Financial Partners LLC, Internal Advisor Consultant at New York Life Investment Management LLC, Financial Consultant at JPMorgan Chase, and Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Brandon has interests that include food, football, social events, movies, pets, and volunteering.

Stephen Croghan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC since 1993 and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the North Hunterdon Rotary Club. He is also the owner of Three Bridges Wealth Advisors LLC, a financial planning and investment firm. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Pragnesh Ashar is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience, including 20 years at Merrill. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a board member of the Country Woods Community Association in Fairfield, New Jersey, and participates in selling holistic and fashion items online through Celestial Artisan 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. 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.

Robert Hearne Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and has also worked at City National Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member of the finance committee at Trinity Church in Princeton, NJ. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations by offering a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles and investment preferences.

Michael Giambelluca is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked with Bank of America, Equitable Advisors LLC, and has held various roles outside of finance, including security and server positions at Killarney's Publick House and ownership of Prime Pressure Solutions 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ellen Dollard is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Wagtimeapp, a venture focused on developing a phone application for dog parks and socialization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and third-party research.

Barbara Clarke is a CFP® with over 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and a range of investment services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning tools that incorporate market simulations and return estimates.

Michelle Heide is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Ameriprise since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is a board member of the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce and part of the Leadership Circle of Impact100 Hunterdon. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach.

Pamela Vockeroth is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2008. 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.

Jack Gorelick is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Blejwas Associates and held various other roles. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.