Albert Toto III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Blair Wolston is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at New England Federal Credit Union, LPL Financial, CUNA Brokerage Services, and VSECU. He serves on the board of directors for Homeshare Vermont, a community organization based in Burlington, VT. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers to deliver customized investment solutions.

Joseph Phillips is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Colchester, VT. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Dorota Kim is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been advising clients since 2005. She specializes in equity research, developing and implementing asset allocation strategies, investment manager selection due diligence, and performance oversight. Dorota serves as the primary advisor for clients’ retirement plans and focuses on personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, and retirement income. Dorota holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and International Management from the University of Vermont. Dorota is fluent in English and Polish and also studied French, Japanese, and Korean. In addition to her professional work, Dorota is active in the community, helping organize cultural events for the Polish community through Polonia Vermont. She lives in Williston with her husband and sons and has personal interests in interior decorating, photography, soccer, spending time with family, and traveling.

Daniela Fortier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Plattsburgh, NY. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in the financial industry since 2015, including roles at Donlan Wealth Management, Shelburne Bank, and the Trust Company of Vermont. Prior to her current roles, she was employed at Bergan KDV and Western Dakota Insurers. 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 offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, with a broad platform supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Kristin Burns is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated for 20 years. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Marina Mc Coy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hula and Waste Free Earth. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. Its planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools without offering individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Valerie Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and UBS Financial Services. Based in Burlington, VT, she has been with Merrill and its affiliates since 2009. 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, plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christine Costas Morrissey is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Colchester, Vermont, with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. 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, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Robert Beaulieu is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with firms including Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC and Bankers Life Securities, Inc. Beaulieu is also the owner of Level Four, a business involved in selling fixed annuities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advisor-facing tools and extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Christine Beall is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner in Lord and Lady Cardinal LLC, a real estate business based in Vermont. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and investment modeling as part of its advisory process.

George Simone is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1990 and has also worked at Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Shelburne Museum in Vermont as a museum guide and serves as a higher education lecturer at the Grossman School of Business at the University of Vermont. 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 a range of model‑based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Vasso Laforest is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, Laforest worked extensively with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of financial advising, Laforest owns and operates a real estate brokerage and provides accounting and tax preparation services through her CPA practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to utilize affiliated and third-party model portfolios or create customized strategies across a range of program options and custodial relationships.

Steven Maicus is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at firms including Securities America, Inc., Lincoln Investment, and Brooke & Irwin Insurance, Inc. Maicus is also a licensed insurance agent specializing in life, accident, health, property, and casualty insurance, providing sales and service of these products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with portfolio construction supported by quantitative tools and access to third-party money managers.

James Canavan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Colchester, VT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets from 2008 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include relationships with investment companies, private funds, and principal trading activities.

Jared Burns is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously with IC Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Burns serves on the boards of two nonprofit organizations in Plattsburgh, NY, and volunteers with the local Rotary Club. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management options, leveraging both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Alison Wilson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Colchester, VT, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a sole proprietor in rental property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Lucas White is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Colchester, VT, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of experience at Morgan Stanley and previously worked at Community Financial System, Inc., as well as in various roles outside of finance including Southern Pressed Juicery by Table 301 and Sherwin-Williams. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets with a planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and outcome modeling.

Molly Higgins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Colchester, VT, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Abiomed and Memorial Health University Medical Center. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and blends retail and institutional services, including relationships with investment companies and private funds.

George Ewins Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Burlington, VT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill from 1998 to 2016 prior to joining Raymond James. Outside of his advisory role, he and his family manage a rental farmhouse inherited from his great-great-grandfather. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services with a range of portfolio management styles, supported by in-house research and affiliate managers.