Michael Ventura is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022, following previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly to individuals and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Thomas Dittmeier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 10 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. In addition to his advisory role, he operates an insurance agency focused on fixed annuities and traditional life insurance. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Keri Walsh is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 9 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2026. Between 2016 and 2017, she was a homemaker. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market projections.

Darrell Fox is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Old Saybrook, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Public Relations on the Board of Directors for the nonprofit Light For All. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, written recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Jesse Perrault is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an advisor at Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2022, and previously held roles at Franklin Distributors LLC, Legg Mason Investor Services LLC, and ClearBridge Investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Joseph Raymond is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also has a tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank starting in 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing residential rental properties. 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 through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage and investment management functions.

Timothy Cashman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Madison, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services before joining Morgan Stanley. He serves as a board member on the Finance Committee for the United Way of Greater New Haven. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides advisory services through structured planning tools and a broad set of retail and institutional offerings.

Eric Tashlein is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Connecticut Capital Management Group, LLC, and multiple positions within Cambridge Investment Research entities dating back to 2011. He is also the owner of Connecticut Benefits Group, LLC, an insurance and benefits firm he has operated since 1990. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through independent financial professionals, utilizing proprietary models and third-party managers across various platform arrangements.

Josephine Ferriola is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo, and the Madison Police Department. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee and executrix for family trust and estate accounts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jack Giegerich is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Synchrony Financial and held roles at Fairfield University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mark Mohan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including UBS Financial Services, Janney Montgomery Scott, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Mohan joined Edward Jones in 2024. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Busby is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Old Saybrook, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Scottrade, Inc. for 16 years and spent time at TD Ameritrade Investment Management and TD Ameritrade, Inc. before joining Schwab in 2019. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services with a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational structure.

Daniel Smith is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Madison, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

John Grillo is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2008 and previously operated Grillo & Associates for more than two decades. Outside of advising, he is owner and CPA at Compass Tax LLC and serves on the board of the Atlanta Neuroscience Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charities, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent professionals utilizing multiple platform arrangements and a mix of proprietary and third-party strategies.

Kelly Maryeski is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 1 year of industry experience. She has worked with Merrill since 2008 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2024. Outside of advising, she operates a food delivery business as a 1099 contractor. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Silviya Cassar is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc., Citizens Bank, and Jackson Hewitt. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a waitress helping with events. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Daken Vanderburg is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services, where he has worked since 2020, following prior roles at Granite Peak Investors and Granite Peak Asset Management. Vanderburg serves as an advisory member for ResonanceX Ltd., a company providing software and analytics for structured products, and holds board positions with the Aspetuck Land Trust and Gnome Surf, a nonprofit focused on surf therapy for children of all abilities. Mass Mutual 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 programs, with an emphasis on collaborative, ongoing client relationships and goal-oriented recommendations.

Thomas Riedy is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of Riedy & Associates. He has been recognized on Forbes Magazine's "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list multiple times, including in 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. He holds several professional designations including the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), and the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management title of Wealth Management Advisor (WMA). Additionally, he is an approved Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Discretionary Portfolio Manager and holds FINRA Series 7, 8, 9, 63, and 65 registrations, along with life and health insurance licenses. His areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. He earned a Certificate of Professional Development from the Wharton School of Business and holds a High School Diploma from Smithtown High School. Thomas serves on the Board of Trustees for the Cradle of Aviation Museum and is a member of the Advisory Board for the Town of Islip-MacArthur Airport. He is a past board member of ADDAPT and a member of the TPC River Highlands Golf Club. He is also an instrument rated private airplane pilot. In addition to his professional commitments, Thomas mentors new employees at Merrill Lynch. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, golfing, ice hockey, music, and skiing.

Jason Dazey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Madison, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial plans based on structured discovery and firm-approved tools.