Richard Harnett Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America 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, and institutional investors.

Mark Carruthers is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Cetera since 2005 and is currently associated with Hudson Valley Financial Services, where he has served as a CFP since 2018. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving 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 extensive program options and assets under management exceeding $256 billion.

Robert Guere is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has spent his entire career in financial services, focusing on helping clients solve complex financial issues and achieve their goals. Robert works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their long-term objectives. Robert's expertise includes college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. His approach emphasizes understanding each client's unique financial situation and creating tailored plans to help manage investment risk and pursue financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Western Connecticut State University and has earned professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). Robert is also active in his community as a member of the Rotary Club of Monroe. In his personal time, Robert enjoys baseball, golfing, music, reading, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Frank Calderone is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a bass player for the band HeadFirst and also owns Calderone Financial Services, Inc., a support company. 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 institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a range of advisory programs alongside specialized municipal and employer advisory services.

Daniel Borgia is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as prior experience at The Beach Deli and GNY Stars Ice Hockey. 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 asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, supported by a manager solutions team and incorporates ESG considerations in its recommendations.

Michael Defilippis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities, and Fidelity Investments. 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, offering a range of financial planning and investment management solutions.

Lisbel Rosario is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Community Capital NY, the Charter School of Educational Excellence, Pelham Plumbing & Heating Corp., and PFS Investments Inc. Outside of advising, she serves as an administrative assistant for the City Schools Sports Association. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates on a large scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services through model-based recommendations and discretionary management options.

Nicolette Thibault is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020. Her prior work includes roles at Dutchess Community College, Trustco Bank, State University of New York, and Dick's Sporting Goods. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Joseph Marino Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, including roles at Cantella & Co., Inc. and Edelman Financial Services. He is also the founder of Ninham Capital Corp. and has worked as an independent insurance agent and with Schneider Financial Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and provides access to multiple platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary investment strategies.

Sandra Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 license and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2000 and with Primerica Advisors since 2017. In addition to advisory services, she is involved in sales of loan products, home security and automation service referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs a model-delivery approach managed by third-party asset managers and provides custody and trade execution support through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Kenneth Southworth is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kenneth earned a Bachelor's Degree from Lake Forest College and completed his high school education at The Kent School.

Matthew Sullivan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan-affiliated entities since 2010. 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 asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized due diligence team and incorporates ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Peter Davey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Northwestern Mutual and Neuberger Berman. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC, where he is based, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm’s investment approach combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Jeffrey Klotz is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2008 and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for Photofind and is involved with the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, contributing to event organization and fundraising. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and capital market assumptions.

Joseph Mc Nally is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Davenport & Company, Amopi LLC, Nasdaq Dorsey Wright, and Verger Capital Management. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Mad Belly Ventures LLC, an entrepreneurial endeavor. 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.

James Montalto is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in guiding clients through various financial decisions across life's stages, including wealth management, trust and estate planning, education funding, charitable giving management, and retirement planning. He provides expertise in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, and socially responsible investing. James holds a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York System and a Master's Degree from Cornell University. He has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is a member of the Cornell Club. James is active in his community through the Lions Club International. He resides in Brookfield, Connecticut with his wife and three children, and his office is located in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

Juan Franco is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Sportime Clubs LLC, where he also occasionally coaches tennis outside of business hours. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Bryant Vallat is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In his role, he assists clients and their families in making financial decisions aligned with their long-term goals and visions. He collaborates with clients to build and maintain financial plans and identifies opportunities to enhance those plans. Bryant has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Retirement Solutions Representative, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, and currently Vice President and Financial Consultant. His experience encompasses various aspects of financial consulting and investment advising. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Bryant has interests in baseball, football, golf, and family activities.

Robert Masanotti is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Mass Mutual Investors Services, Barnum Financial Group, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is based in New Canaan, CT. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non‑discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers capabilities that include derivatives and commodities.

Gina Douvas is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Fairfield, CT, leading the office since 2009. She has been involved in the Financial Services industry since 1991 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2007. Gina and her team work closely with high-net worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and endowments to develop disciplined and customized long-term financial strategies. They coordinate resources from Merrill and the Bank of America Private Bank to assist clients in pursuing financial goals, managing risk, and creating tax-efficient wealth-transfer strategies, often collaborating with CPAs and estate attorneys. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Gina spent 13 years at Smith Barney in New York City, focusing on stock-option planning for C-suite executives, estate, and retirement planning strategies. She began her career as a portfolio analyst working on investment strategies for institutional, corporate retirement, and private pension plans. Gina holds several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She earned a Bachelor's degree from SUNY Stony Brook and an MBA in Finance from Pace University Lubin School of Business. Gina is active in her community and supports multiple charitable organizations such as the American Cancer Association and the Norma Pfriem Breast Center. She serves on the advisory board of the Charles F. Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University and is involved with John Jay High School and The Smilow Cancer Hospital. Fluent in Greek and English, Gina enjoys biking, cooking, football, golfing, music, photography, tennis, traveling, volleyball, and spending time with her family.