Colin Nardi is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill for five years and focuses on serving high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals and families. Colin graduated from Providence College in 2021 with a degree in Finance. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. His expertise includes college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He employs a team-based approach to wealth management, leveraging resources from Merrill and Bank of America and collaborating with specialists in lending, banking, and estate planning to provide comprehensive financial solutions. Outside of his professional work, Colin enjoys basketball, cooking, football, golfing, music, pickleball, spending time with his family, table tennis, traveling, and watching movies.

Martin Wollack is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of experience. He has worked at several firms, including Principle Wealth Partners LLC, Essex Financial Services, Inc., Della Porta Financial Advisors, and Bbva Compass. He is based in New Haven, CT. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes firm-approved planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Thomas Martin is a financial advisor with Cetera in North Haven, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Independent Financial Group, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. He is the sole owner of Martin Strategic Wealth LLC, which focuses on continuity and succession planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and investment strategies.

Robert Guiry is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works closely with clients to help them achieve their financial goals. With previous roles including Vice President of Investments at David Lerner Associates and Insurance Advisor at Charter Oak Financial, he brings varied experience in investment planning and financial services. Robert applies his background in coaching and education to his professional work, focusing on client education and partnership to facilitate efficient progress towards financial objectives. He is committed to fostering long-term professional relationships to help clients feel confident in their financial plans. Outside of his professional role, Robert has interests in the beach, comedy, food, football, movies, and theater.

Kelley Mcwilliams is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2021. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on wealth management that considers her clients' priorities, goals, and aspirations. Her approach incorporates an understanding of how life events, both planned and unexpected, can impact finances. Before transitioning to wealth management, Kelley held roles in institutional fixed income on the municipal desk at Lehman Brothers and Barclays Capital, as well as positions in fixed income research at Rocaton Investment Advisors and Goldman Sachs Asset Management. She graduated cum laude from Duke University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. Her professional credentials include FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations and the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation. Kelley lives in Darien, Connecticut with her three children. Her interests include spending time with family, tennis, and traveling.

Sal Sereno is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their individual needs and goals. He focuses on understanding clients' current financial situations and aspirations to create clear strategies that align with their definitions of success. Sal has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, initially serving as an Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Representative at National Securities Corporation from 2017 to 2020. Outside of his professional role, Sal has interests that include fishing, fitness, golf, sailing, skiing, and traveling.

Steven Nester is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Naugatuck, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009, including time when the firm operated as Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

John Tierney is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hamden, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charter Oak Financial and the University of Massachusetts. Outside of his advisory duties, Tierney serves as a notary public for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, works as a personal coach focusing on mental health and entrepreneurship, and coaches other financial advisors. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of investment and educational programs.

Dennis Brown is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been employed since 1994. He has progressed through various roles including Senior Financial Consultant, Vice President, and First Vice President, and has extensive experience working with employers and plan participants to develop retirement plans. His client focus includes corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, institutional consulting, employee financial health, and personal retirement planning. Dennis holds several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Loyola University Maryland and his High School Diploma from Fairfield College Preparatory School. He has received recognition such as being named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2019 to 2021, and has been awarded the Financial Times Top 401 Retirement Plan Advisors accolade for five consecutive years through 2020. Dennis is involved in his community through participation in organizations including Al's Angels, Fairfield Preparatory School, and Team Woofgang. His personal interests include biking, boating, football, golfing, hiking, music, spending time with family, traveling, and yoga.

Matthew Hadad is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Peoples United Bank, Putnam Investments, and a non-financial role at Good News Cafe. He also spent several years associated with Merrimack College. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ronald Gambardella is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation since 2008 and joined OSAIC in 2025. Outside of advising, he serves as a notary public and owns a tax preparation business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and financial planning through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and supports multiple advisory platforms to construct portfolios tailored to client preferences.

Michael Kelley is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently affiliated with Ameriprise. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and Lincoln Financial Group. In addition to his advisory work, he owns Eleven Six Ventures, through which he manages business development and operational activities related to his practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Scott Panza is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MassMutual Investors Services since 2017, and previously at MetLife Securities Inc from 2009 to 2017. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance sales and is a principal of several investment-related entities used for joint investment purposes. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software tools and offering event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Bruce Manasevit is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in wealth management in 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2007. Prior to his financial advisory career, Bruce served as President and CEO of his family's third-generation business. He leads The Manasevit Group, focusing on family-focused wealth management strategies tailored to each client's unique priorities and goals. Bruce and his team specialize in a range of client focus areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Certified Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Bruce earned his MBA in Finance and Real Estate from Columbia University Business School and a bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis. In addition to his professional work, Bruce is involved with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Foundation as an Emeritus Board Member and serves on the NMDP Investment Subcommittee. He founded the Amy Strelzer Manasevit Research Program in 1998 in memory of his late wife to support research improving outcomes following bone marrow transplantation. Bruce is also a member of organizations including the Columbia University Club of New York and YPO Greenwich. He resides in Fairfield, Connecticut, and enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, biking, cooking, gardening, and traveling.

Pietro Razzino is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors for the Monticello Manor Condominium Association in Bridgeport, CT. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored retirement-income advice and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Patricia Perez Espichan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017, following three years at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Justin Friedman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Milford, CT, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and offering 12 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance carriers, alongside leadership involvement with the Stamford Chamber of Commerce. He also operates Justin Friedman LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios. The firm delivers both discretionary and non-discretionary management and offers specialized programs such as overlay portfolio management and participant advice services.

John Rosito is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Forrester Research and A+E Networks. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with wedding videography for a family business and operates a small bowtie-making enterprise. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diverse investment portfolios and advisory mandates.

Thomas Vacheron is a Private Wealth Advisor who leads Vacheron DiSabato & Associates at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 1983 and founded his team, which specializes in creating comprehensive strategies for high net worth clients that encompass family wealth management, new wealth management, and portfolio management services. His team often addresses traditional wealth accumulation as well as executive stock options, philanthropic initiatives, and intergenerational wealth transfer. Vacheron has received recognition on Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors" list annually from 2009 through 2025 and on Forbes' "America's Top Wealth Advisors" list from 2016 through 2026. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation and is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, class of 1983. Earlier in his career, Vacheron managed the Merrill Lynch office in Fairfield, Connecticut from 1989 to 1993. In terms of community involvement, Thomas Vacheron serves on the board of First Tee of Connecticut. His personal interests include biking, golfing, tennis, traveling, and yoga.

Charles Carroll is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2024 and previously held positions at First County Bank and TD AMERITRADE. 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 and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.