Nicholas Soares is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Sedigheh Nowrouzzadeh is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research and its affiliated advisory firm since 2009. Outside her advisory role, she provides tax preparation services for nonprofit organizations serving low-income families and works as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based strategies tailored to client objectives.

Dennis Peter is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2015. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Aaron Hall is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services and JPMorgan Securities. He serves as a board member for the New Canaan Veterans of Foreign War Post 653. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Matthew Cavalier is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He has accumulated a decade of experience in the financial planning industry, focusing on providing holistic guidance to clients and their families to help them build and maintain comprehensive financial plans aimed at pursuing their goals. Prior to his current position, Matthew served as a Client Relationship Manager at Symmetry Wealth Advisory Group from 2021 to 2023. He also gained extensive experience at The Ayco Company LP - Goldman Sachs Personal Wealth Management, where he worked as an Associate from 2018 to 2021, an Analyst from 2015 to 2018, and an Intern Level II from 2014 to 2015.

David Yaffee is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Webster Bank, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Yaffee & Associates, a business focused on sales and training of musical instruments. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products within an integrated platform.

Joseph Goett is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2014. He is also a part-owner of ENTITY 3 LLC, an investment-related business based in Stamford, CT. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions with a broad range of financial planning and investment services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, integrating advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Joel Ford is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Northwestern Mutual, and other companies, as well as long-term involvement in music production through Deep Dreams LTD. 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.

Ethan Sullivan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-time seasonal youth alpine ski racing coach at Berkshire East Mountain Resort. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver a range of investment services.

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.

Derek Slovak is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Michael Wein is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Westport, CT, and has 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for nine years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of The Community Synagogue in Westport and leads its social committee, organizing events and fundraising activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and processes.

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.

Kimberly Dejana is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Wealth Strategies of America, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she is a notary public in Connecticut. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm utilizes research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

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.

Timothy Byrnes is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at R. W. Pressprich & Co. for 30 years before joining Fidelity in 2021. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods, supporting a range of client needs through discretionary and non-discretionary management.

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.

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.