John Grillo is a CFP® certificant with over 31 years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and previously operated Grillo & Associates for 23 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Atlanta Neuroscience Foundation and is a partner in a charter boat business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable clients by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and provides access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

Bryan Hoffman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Guilford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, and New York Life Insurance Co. Hoffman serves on the board of the Barrington Business & Community Association. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christopher Esposito is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Guilford, CT, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 15 years of industry experience, including prior roles at METLIFE SECURITIES Inc. and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Bryan Kotlarz is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2023, following prior roles at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and TD Private Client Wealth LLC. Outside of advisory work, he serves as CFO of Diant Pharma and operates BK Capital LLC, an investment management firm. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory services delivered through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and proprietary models.

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.

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.

Philip Gottlick is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on family wealth management strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income, aiming to provide clients with strategic estate and retirement planning services. Philip is dedicated to understanding clients' individual needs, goals, and objectives to deliver innovative financial guidance throughout changing life situations, utilizing Merrill's research and tools. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Philip received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Drexel University and his high school diploma from Westfield High School. With over 30 years of experience in financial services, he has worked in New York City, London, England, and Connecticut. Philip resides in Madison, Connecticut, and has four children. He participates actively in the local Shoreline community and enjoys golfing, adventure sports, and skiing.

James Troy is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. 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, and institutional investors, employing strategic and tactical asset allocation with options for tax-sensitive portfolios.

Sydney Cunningham is an advisor with LPL Financial and holds the Series 66 designation. Their professional background includes roles at Sound Generational Wealth and Target, as well as entrepreneurial experience with Just Hatched LLC. Cunningham has also been involved with the University of Connecticut and Guilford High School. 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 range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions through a large network of advisors and utilizes various advisory platforms and operational tools.

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.

Starin Pinover is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2013. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies constructed by internal teams and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.