Judith Lee is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where she leads a comprehensive wealth management practice. She has been recognized multiple times by Forbes, including listings as a Best-in-State Wealth Advisor from 2019 through 2026 and America's Top Women Wealth Advisors in recent years. Judith's work focuses on collaborating with clients to develop tailored financial strategies that address wealth growth, retirement income, mortgage and lending needs, and estate planning. She has a particular interest in supporting women navigating life transitions such as retirement, divorce, caregiving, widowhood, and inheritance. Judith holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Hofstra University and has earned several professional certifications, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She serves as the National Chair of the Merrill Women's Exchange and is active in community organizations such as the Greater Somerset YMCA and the New Jersey Orators, where she formerly coached the New Brunswick chapter. Outside of her professional activities, Judith enjoys cooking, dancing, golfing, swimming, and traveling. She values learning about different cultures, cuisines, and customs through her travels. Judith resides in New Jersey.

Salvatore Longo Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held roles at Allied Wealth Partners, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Hilb, Rogal & Hobbs. Outside of advising, he is active as a licensed realtor and fixed insurance salesperson. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a variety of third-party money managers.

Olga Ivanova is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2007 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, Ivanova is involved part-time with Golden Age Home Care Inc., providing personal care services to elderly clients. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, delivering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Joshua Cohen is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Bridgewater, New Jersey branch office. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2005 and has more than a decade of experience providing tailored investment guidance. In his role, Joshua serves as a qualified Portfolio Manager, offering both traditional advice and actively managing personalized or defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. He is also involved in managing clients’ portfolios on a discretionary basis through the Firm's Investment Advisory Program. Joshua’s expertise spans a variety of client focus areas including college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans. He holds 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 earned a Bachelor’s degree from Muhlenberg College, graduating with honors. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Joshua is a member of the Jewish Community Center Board. He resides in Bridgewater, NJ with his wife and three children. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports, biking, chess, gardening, hiking, ice skating, skiing, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Samuel Pasquale is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Osiac Wealth, Inc and New Century Financial Group, LLC. He also serves as president of Far Hills Financial Group, a corporation engaged in soliciting and servicing group and individual insurance products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and other entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers access to third-party asset managers and wrap programs.

Ethan Blatz is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Equitable Advisors. 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.

Rajpreet Saran is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides individualized financial planning and investment advice, focusing on helping clients pursue their unique financial goals through carefully tailored strategies. His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, portfolio management, and small business strategies. Rajpreet holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach to wealth management views it as an art dedicated to assisting individuals and families in realizing their visions for the future and achieving financial well-being. Outside of his professional role, Rajpreet enjoys playing tennis and pickleball and spending time with his family. His personal philosophy centers on uncovering what matters most to clients and their families in order to create meaningful financial plans aligned with their values and aspirations.

Zachary Fischer is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Bankers Life Securities, and Bankers Life and Casualty before joining Merrill and Bank of America N.A. in 2021. 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.

Benjamin Gallanter is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2024. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Griffin Alexander, P.C. and has experience in various roles including at Bernikow Jewish Community Center of Staten Island and Sunrise Day Camp. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Fama is a Senior Financial Advisor specializing in personalized wealth management strategies. He works with clients to develop flexible financial plans that align with their individual goals and adapt to changing market conditions. As part of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Michael provides access to investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. Michael holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Rider University. He is committed to working closely with clients one-on-one to help them pursue their long-term financial objectives. In addition to his professional role, Michael participates in community volunteer activities, reflecting the Merrill tradition of engaging with the communities served.

Ralph Grill is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch 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 strategies designed by internal and third-party managers, serving individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients.

Lauren Quatrocchi is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1991. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed at Bentley's Fine Jewelers and serves as an officer for the Bulldog Club of New Jersey, where she helps coordinate specialty shows and educational seminars. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Tyler Allen is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America N.A. and operated Allen's Automotive for five years. He also spent six years at Rutgers University. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to fiduciary clients of Bank of America. The firm offers various model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal CIO teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Isha Doshi is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of Warringer DeGrazia Dudek & Associates, a Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Team recognized in 2025 and 2026. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Supported by senior advisors and Merrill's resources, Isha provides personalized financial guidance to individuals and families, helping them make informed decisions aligned with their goals and values. Isha's expertise encompasses areas such as divorce transition planning, education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. She is committed to building long-term partnerships that empower clients to navigate financial decisions with clarity and confidence. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Drexel University. Fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, Isha is also involved with the American Heart Association as part of her community engagement. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, dancing, music, photography, reading, singing, spending time with family, swimming, traveling, and watching movies.

Cristian Landry is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He applies the values of integrity, service, and excellence from his previous career as an Air Force veteran to support individuals and families in managing their financial decisions. Cristian assists clients in achieving their financial goals by providing thoughtful planning and personalized advice. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Southern New Hampshire University and maintains professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Cristian's expertise encompasses retirement preparation, wealth building, and navigating various financial challenges. Outside of his professional role, Cristian is involved with community organizations such as Special Olympics Pennsylvania and the Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence. His personal interests include billiards, boating, camping, fishing, gardening, and hiking.

Stephen Kamnitsis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Warren, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He worked previously at National Planning Corporation for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and CFO at Adelphi Financial LLC, a tax preparation and accounting firm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Justin Syers is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he works closely with clients to develop comprehensive wealth strategies that align with their values, priorities, and long-term objectives. He partners with Fidelity to leverage the company's planning and investment capabilities and support clients through various stages of wealth management. Justin has held several positions in the financial industry, including Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2024 and Investment Management Associate at BlackRock from 2011 to 2016. His professional experience encompasses wealth planning and investment management. Outside of his professional work, Justin has interests in family activities, fitness, food, music, pets, and traveling.

Patricia Vance is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Merrill, where she has worked since 1992, totaling 34 years at the firm and 28 years of industry experience overall. She is based in Pennington, NJ. 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 developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

William Corcoran Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at H.D. VEST Securities and Capital Planning Associates of the Greater Del Val before joining Ameriprise Financial Advisors Inc. and subsequently Ameriprise. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Maria Christodoulou is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies to meet the diverse financial goals of her clients. Her approach focuses on full understanding of clients' financial priorities and leveraging resources from Merrill and Bank of America to offer comprehensive investment and banking solutions. With more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Maria works closely with high-net-worth individuals and families. She develops customized investment strategies and financial plans that encompass asset allocation, retirement income, tax minimization, and estate planning. Her areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as retirement and small business strategies. Maria holds a Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is multilingual, fluent in French, Greek, and English. Dedicated to community involvement, Maria mentors youth and participates with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity. In her personal time, she enjoys gardening, painting, and writing.