Candice Epp is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2011. 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 investors.

Daniel Monahan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Short Hills, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2008, including Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. 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 proprietary tools and market return models.

Deborah Canty is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Merrill since 2004 and Bank of America since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she holds a power of attorney position for her spouse’s business. 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 variety of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Ivonne Rivera is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with UBS since 2006. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research, underwrites securities, and offers affiliated banking and lending programs.

Ryan Kozack is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cantor Fitzgerald and Cannataro Family Capital Partners, as well as experience outside finance, including time at Novartis and Fordham University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to assist client decision-making.

Robin Johnson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to his current roles. He holds a Series 66 designation. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs tailored to clients’ risk profiles and employs both in-house and third-party investment managers to implement portfolios.

Crystal Jackson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan since 2018, following prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated. Outside of finance, she has been involved with Peace de Resistance Fashions since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

John O'Malley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Chatham, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he acts as power of attorney for his mother. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning.

Walter Scott is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. and has operated the Law Office of Walter K. Scott since 2003, providing legal services alongside his advisory role. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals. The firm uses a range of portfolio management strategies and platforms, combining proprietary and third-party model solutions with both discretionary and non-discretionary implementation.

Vincent Siracusa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Woodcliff Lake, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental properties. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Knetia Herrera is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. Her prior experience includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and Capital One Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Nicole Rosa is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Morristown, NJ, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020 and prior experience at HSBC and Fairleigh Dickinson University. 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 financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Lori Gagliano is a financial advisor with Merrill in Summit, New Jersey, holding a Series 66 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1983. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a co-trustee of The McCue Family Trust. 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 investors, and organizations.

Li Pan is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, NYLIFE Securities, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory roles, she was involved with Livingston HuaXia Chinese School and operated Sweet Basil Technology 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Armando Michelangelo is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Mostafa Aamer is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 license and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2010 and concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. 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.

James Whelan is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Allied Wealth Partners, and Securian Financial Services. He also worked at Corporate Jet Support and attended Franklin and Marshall College. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and multiple program structures.

Edward Shevac is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hackettstown, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firm since 1999, totaling 27 years at the company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Alae Jaber is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2021, he worked at PNC Investments for nine years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with LNY Ice Cream LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Cassandra Mascera is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank since 2017, and previously was with PNC Investments and PNC Bank. She receives residual payments from prior insurance sales, although she is no longer contracted with that company. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and access to alternative investments through a centralized and integrated operational structure.