Kevin Vesey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and models.

William Jarvis is a financial advisor with Merrill in Westport, CT, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonfund for 11 years before joining Merrill in 2017. Jarvis created a company named Greenwich Strategic Advisors LLC but has had no active role in it since joining U.S. Trust. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Brandon Troiano is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023 and was previously with UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2023. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services covering various specialized areas and uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Bradley Silverman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been associated with The Silverman Group and C & B Wealth Management since 2013, where he is a co-owner of the latter. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, frequently working in an advisory and implementation-support role rather than as a delegated manager.

Michael Taylor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among their investment offerings.

Alicia Whearty is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for her mother. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

David Long is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2026. His prior roles include positions at Founders Financial Securities LLC, Securities America Advisors, and National Planning Corporation. He is also president of Personal Tax Systems, Inc., where he provides tax preparation and planning services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Wendy Holmes is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Armonk, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Board of Directors for East Side House Settlement and participates in advisory roles with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the American Heart Association, where she also contributes to the investment committee of the national endowment. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and proprietary research to tailor client solutions.

Dennis Tracy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer for 12 years before joining Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. and then Ameriprise. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering personalized recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis through a centralized consulting team, while offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Ana Backa is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is a 50% owner of a clothing store called Sabrina's Style in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services with tailored recommendations based on Wells Fargo research, covering areas such as retirement, education, and specialized planning needs.

James Olivo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Olivo is involved with Ledley Food Service in a non-investment capacity. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Ronald Molles Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Joseph Divestea is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2016 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of MDJM LLC, a business through which he leases commercial office space to Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, with a notable focus on public finance and municipal work alongside its wealth advisory and institutional consulting services.

Jeffrey Hyman is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2012 to 2020 before joining RBC Capital Markets. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs with tailored strategies based on each client’s risk profile and utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Robert Guere is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has spent his entire career in financial services, focusing on helping clients solve complex financial issues and achieve their goals. Robert works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their long-term objectives. Robert's expertise includes college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. His approach emphasizes understanding each client's unique financial situation and creating tailored plans to help manage investment risk and pursue financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Western Connecticut State University and has earned professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). Robert is also active in his community as a member of the Rotary Club of Monroe. In his personal time, Robert enjoys baseball, golfing, music, reading, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Frank Calderone is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in Armonk, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a bass player in the HeadFirst band. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and governmental entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a wide range of resources and external managers.

Maria Frattaroli is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1991. Merrill offers managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates model-based, discretionary, and related investment strategies within Bank of America’s platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

Gary Avidon is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services focused on asset allocation, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary process. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Oskar Agaronov is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2019. Prior to that, he was with E1 Asset Management, Co. for six years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Daniel Borgia is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020. Prior to his current role, he worked at The Beach Deli and was involved with GNY Stars Ice Hockey. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.