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.

Brian Vieselmeyer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Mass Mutual, National Life Group, and currently serves as a partner at Corporate Plans Retirement Strategies LLC. In addition to his advisory roles, he is an insurance agent focusing on fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting various account structures and investment strategies.

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.

Michael Longo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. from 2009 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Longo Financial Services, Inc., where he functions as a non-variable insurance agent offering fixed annuities, term life insurance, whole life insurance, and long-term care insurance. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supporting a network of over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

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.

Zachary Bognar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Private Client Wealth LLC, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, JP Morgan Chase, and Charles Schwab and Company. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases to support its investment approach.

Rustam Yamilov is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New Canaan, CT, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. before joining J.P. Morgan in 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, with recommendations incorporating an ESG eligibility framework.

Stephen Ortiz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments, Merrill Lynch/Bank of America, and Municipal Credit Union. Ortiz is based in Greenwich, CT. 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 and includes ESG eligibility considerations.

Alec Chevreux is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with individuals and families to assist them in making important financial decisions and developing personalized strategies tailored to their goals. He prioritizes understanding each client's unique situation to provide guidance and long-term planning support. Alec's professional experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as an Investment Consultant from 2024 to 2026, Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024, and Financial Services Representative in 2023. This progression demonstrates his breadth of experience in financial consulting and investment advising. Outside of his professional work, Alec has interests in cooking and baking, fishing, fitness, exploring culinary experiences, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Roxanne Samuels is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. She has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2017 and Primerica Financial Services since 2019. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner of Affluent Consulting LLC, an entity formed solely for business purposes related to Primerica. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, with approximately 3,935 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management. The firm offers advisory services primarily through model-based portfolio strategies delivered by third-party asset managers and supported by custodial and trade execution services.

Irene Aponte is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mt Kisco, NY, with seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA and running a residential property leasing business. She also serves as a personal aide through home care programs. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory, managed account, and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Paul Araujo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mt Kisco, NY, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Edward Jones in 2025 and has prior experience at Rocket Mortgage, Bank of America, Citibank, and AT&T Mobility. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Troy Runkel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services and HomeAdvisor Inc., as well as a previous position at SUNY Oneonta. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios based on mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.