Ayushkumar Patel is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bank of America, Annpurna LLC, and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience managing a 7-Eleven franchise and operating Party Perfect Rentals. 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 to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and organizations.

Angie Bowers is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a waitress and food runner at a restaurant. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Faughnan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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.

Attilio Guarino Jr. is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 66 credentials and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior roles include working at IBEX Wealth Management and serving at the College of Staten Island. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Ava's Kitchen and Bar for over a decade. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm employs various advisory models and offers ERISA fiduciary services, delivering both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Caitlin Tshudy is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2016. 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.

Michael Moody is a financial advisor with Merrill who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Citigroup Global Markets, PNC Wealth Management, and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC. He also serves as a power of attorney for a family member in a fiduciary capacity. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its 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.

Paul Stappas is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 47 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1992 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1991. He holds a Series 63 designation and owns a bookkeeping services business that provides referrals and general management. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Nicholas Chopey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at AXA Advisors LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Emma Tilley is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked in various roles including at Short Hills Marble and Tile and Charlie Brown's Steakhouse. 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.

Robert Huesken is a financial advisor with Merrill who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC Bank, and American Heritage Credit Union. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Scheurer is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill, as well as academic positions at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine and Rowan Economics Department. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Scott Furnish is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2003. 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.

Hui Corona is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing wealth management solutions tailored to affluent clients and families. She holds professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Hui focuses on helping business leaders develop strategies for tax minimization, asset monetization and protection, growth maximization, and wealth transfer. Her expertise includes guiding business owners through exit planning, from maximizing business value to ensuring smooth transitions. Hui takes a client-centric approach by understanding individual goals and providing advice on investing, retirement planning, and financial preparedness. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of International Business and Economics, an MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and completed an accredited certificate program at Yale School of Management. Hui communicates fluently in English and Chinese.

Kyle Glenn is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Dick's Sporting Goods Inc, and other companies. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor for Instacart, providing delivery services. Merrill, together 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 individual and institutional clients.

Manish Kakkar is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in East Brunswick, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in United Healthcare’s dental and health insurance business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs, utilizing a range of third-party advisory platforms and proprietary funds.

Max Fallon is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill, he co-owns Hot Dress LLC, a business focused on writing, recording, and performing original music. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual and institutional clients.

Meghan Sutphen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., along with various positions outside the financial industry and involvement with local boards of education. 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 an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

George Jenkins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and Private Portfolio Partners, LLC. He also offers clients Medicare Supplement Insurance through Martin Insurance Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

R. Michael Braender is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he is involved as a registered representative with RMB Wealth Advisors, LLC, offering financial services to clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform providing a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Tony Bradica is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pennington, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Bradica serves as a board member and age coordinator for the Bolton Youth Soccer Association, where he is involved in team assignments and organizational decisions. 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.