Joseph Gough is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1986 and is also associated with Bank of America since 2009. Gough serves as a board member of CAFRICO, Inc., a nonprofit organization that collects charitable donations to support a health clinic in Uganda and other nonprofits. 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.

N Sean Longo is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a partner of The Morrison, Longo & De Stefano Group. Since beginning his career at Merrill in 2005, he has focused on helping clients develop personalized wealth management strategies that address their unique financial objectives and concerns. Sean leads the group's investment committee, collaborating with colleagues and clients to implement customized investment plans that consider risk tolerance, investment timeline, liquidity needs, and both short- and long-term goals. His expertise includes executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Sean holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Montclair State University and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA™), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He has also been recognized on Forbes' "Best-in-State Next Gen Advisors" list in 2019. Sean resides in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, with his wife Alicia and their three children. Outside of work, he enjoys mountain biking, cooking, playing the guitar, and running.

Evyavan Patel is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Patel worked at Santander US Capital Markets LLC, Morgan Stanley, and Cetera Investment Management. Patel also has experience managing their own advisory firm, Evyavan Advisory Services, and was employed at Princeton University and Central Jersey College Prep Charter School. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Charles Schroeder is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, Madison & Main Advisors LLC, M Holdings Securities, Inc., and Canaccord Genuity Inc. He also works as an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, long-term care, and health insurance through a separate outside business activity. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is 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, utilizing firm-approved analytical tools and structured planning engagements.

Mark Spedaliere is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a Senior Vice President. He has been part of the Keller, Spedaliere, and Langley team for 25 years, where he applies his background in economics, financial data analysis, and knowledge of macroeconomic factors to support clients in managing their wealth. Mark holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation, earned in 2005, and is also a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides personalized investment strategies, including discretionary management through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Mark graduated from Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics and is a life member of Mensa. His team has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list for 2023 and 2024. Mark's approach emphasizes understanding clients' goals through frequent and open conversations to deliver integrated strategies beyond investment management, including retirement planning, education planning, tax minimization, and family wealth management. In his personal life, Mark resides in Basking Ridge with his wife and three children. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, tennis, watching Italian soccer and football, playing pickleball and racquetball, listening to music, and spending time with his family.

Antonio Morales is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he held roles at several establishments including Catezza Italian Kitchen + Bar and The Proving Ground. In addition to his advisory work, Morales has experience in the hospitality sector and has been affiliated with Rutgers University. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach relying on portfolios developed by its research team and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Michael Turchi is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in retirement planning, diversification strategies, tax-efficient investing, and goal planning. Michael works with a team to assist individuals and families in meeting their financial objectives. His client focus areas include education planning, employee benefits planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Michael holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He completed his education at CUNY College of Staten Island. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys baseball, football, music, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

William Diodato is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Mass Mutual-affiliated firms since 2016. Outside of advising, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and owns a business entity used to cover expense operations. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Robert Latour is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with over 43 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenure at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and related financial services.

Kevin R. Walker is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, TD Bank, and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, with implementation supported by affiliated investment-management entities.

Christopher Devine is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Raymond James since 2018, following two years with Wells Fargo Clearing. He also serves as a financial advisor with Rabadeau Wealth Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and utilizes advanced analytical tools to support its advisory programs.

Ahmed Iqbal is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and Citizens. Ahmed's career also includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Alaraa Corp, and other financial institutions. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research.

Nicholas Popolo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Mass Mutual Insurance, among other roles. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Birch Tax Service and serves as chair of the Richmond County Democratic Committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various program structures and third-party managers.

Robert Nigro is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 24 years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a youth coach for the Point Pleasant Pirates Youth Football and Cheer organization. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers, along with financial planning and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Beth Theis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Merrill Lynch since 2014, with prior experience at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank dating back to 2012. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Parrella is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Invest Financial Corp. and Sun National Bank. He is also involved in the sale of health, dental, vision, medical malpractice, and disability insurance through Emerson Reid. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to various program structures and third-party managers.

Leandro Da Costa is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and has recently begun his career in the industry. His prior work experience includes roles at Bank of America, Amazon, FedEx, Provident Bank, and Staples. 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.

Michael Principato is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and previously at Chase Investment Services Corp. from 2010 to 2012. He is currently based in Staten Island, NY. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with an ESG eligibility framework, supporting client decision-making through model asset allocations and centralized due diligence.

Matthew Pejkovic is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Barclays Capital Inc., and Lehman Brothers Inc. He is based in Summit, NJ. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities through specialized regulatory registrations.

Justin Marrugo is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise LLC with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles in education at Kean University, Union County College, Arthur L. Johnson High School, and Carl H. Kumpf Middle School. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Pompeii Pizzeria for several years. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm typically employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers and various financial products through its network of investment adviser representatives.