Catherine Andrade is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Janney Montgomery Scott, LPL Financial, and Webster Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by a structured process and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services including estate planning and investment solutions across various financial products.

Brian Mc Koy is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Danbury, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2021, Mc Koy worked at People's United Advisors and People's Securities, Inc. He is the founder and CEO of Money Where Your Muscle Is, Inc., a technology-based wellness and fitness accountability platform. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 delivers collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers a range of programs including wrap accounts, money-manager options, and educational seminars.

Thomas Morton is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2008 and at City National Bank since 2016. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with various wrap fee advisory programs. The firm offers tailored investment strategies using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with options for tax management and responsible investing.

Matthew Tackman is a Wealth Management Advisor and partner with The Tackman Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with a diverse team to assist clients, primarily corporate executives and entrepreneurs, by managing their financial lives and streamlining their tasks. The group emphasizes consistent and structured client communication, focusing on maximizing the benefits of their clients' wealth for their families and important organizations. Matthew holds several professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) earned in 2017, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) obtained in 2018, Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He provides services to high-net-worth investors with a comprehensive approach that includes wealth strategies, estate planning, wealth transfer, behavioral finance, family dynamics, tax minimization, and legacy planning. Matthew is a graduate of the University of Maryland. He lives in Westport, Connecticut with his wife Rebecca, who is also a University of Maryland graduate, and their three children: Ryan, Hailey, and Quinn. Matthew is involved in his community through the Kings Highway Elementary PTA and enjoys golf, volunteering at his children's schools, and spending time with his family.

Brian Jay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2017 and was self-employed prior to that. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Project Stake, a digital currency venture, and serves as a board member of the Shippan Point Association, a community organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm utilizes a structured planning process with proprietary tools and offers access to investment insights from its Global Investment Committee.

Robert Giampe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for an estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jeffry Christensen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written Recommendation Reports. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Matthew Honig is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Elevance Health and Oppenheimer. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households across various net worth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Shauna Simpson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019. Prior to this, she held positions in private family offices and was involved with Birth Bungalow LLC. Outside of her advisory role, Simpson owns and operates a dog training business called Right From The Start. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Hershey is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Darien, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2008 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an employee of JPMorgan Bank, enabling him to offer certain banking products and services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Jonathan Castle is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2009, with a brief tenure at Bofa Securities, Inc. in 2019. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Sultan Bilal is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 40 years of industry experience, including roles at MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2013. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in non-MassMutual insurance brokerage, focusing on individual and group life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, employing firm-approved analytical tools to support collaborative, goal-oriented client engagements.

William Edelson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has worked with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in individual life, property/casualty, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities, and serves as an executor for a family estate. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser affiliated with MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual planning engagements and offers specialized programs including divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Lisa Patton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2003 to 2016 and at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public in Danbury. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Susan Kaupie is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Centric Property Group for five years. Kaupie is based in New Canaan, CT. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Robins is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on providing comprehensive wealth management strategies and financial planning services. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2020 through the Accelerated Growth Program, William brings extensive experience in managing the complex financial needs of affluent clients. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, underpinning his commitment to acting in the best interests of his clients. William's expertise includes balance sheet analysis, cash flow management, retirement planning, portfolio construction, and investment management. He serves as a Senior Portfolio Advisor, helping clients pursue their objectives through customized investment strategies and discretionary portfolio management using Merrill Lynch's model portfolios and third-party investment options. His investment approach emphasizes short-term volatility reduction and long-term risk management, leveraging the resources of the Bank of America's Chief Investment Office. William also collaborates with clients' advisors on tax, liability, and estate considerations. William earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from New York University. He lives in Pound Ridge, New York, with his wife Jillian and their two sons. Outside of his professional work, William enjoys activities such as basketball, biking, cooking, golfing, hiking, music, skiing, traveling, writing, and spending time with his family.

Alexandra Allen is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Raem Capital for nine years before joining Merrill. 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 strategies developed by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Dornan is the Resident Director and a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, where he leads the firm's Darien, Connecticut office. He is a partner of the Anderson Dornan Group and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2008. Thomas focuses on working with multi-generational families to design customized financial plans that align with the individual goals of each client and family member. His expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Thomas holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Fordham University and graduated from Fairfield College Preparatory School. Outside of his professional role, Thomas enjoys skiing, golfing, paddle, and tennis. He is also involved in community service, serving on the board of directors for the Darien YMCA and the Community Fund of Darien. Previously, he has volunteered with Filling in the Blanks and Shatterproof.

Ann Miller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016 and spent one year at Citigroup Global Markets prior to that. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes and firm-approved tools to support its financial advisors.

Forrest Close is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing close to 40 years of experience in the financial industry, including 25 years on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. At Merrill Lynch, he is a member of the GC Group, which focuses on helping multigenerational families maintain their lifestyles and make informed decisions about their wealth through comprehensive strategies encompassing lending, insurance, and banking solutions. Forrest holds a B.A. in Economics from Columbia University and maintains several professional designations, including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). As a Senior Portfolio Advisor, he offers clients personalized financial strategies by managing custom investment portfolios, utilizing Merrill Lynch Wealth Management models, and selecting third-party investment strategies on a discretionary basis. In his personal life, Forrest enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, engaging in activities such as beach outings in summer and skiing in winter. He has been actively involved in his community, serving as President of the Board at Trackside Teen Center in Wilton, CT, and participating in his local church, Wilton Presbyterian Church.