Matthew Heisler is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill’s New Canaan Wealth Management office. He joined Merrill in 2012, bringing over two decades of experience as a proprietary derivatives trader with professional histories at ING Financial Markets and The Galahad Group. In his leadership role, Matthew oversees a team dedicated to a collaborative and personalized approach to wealth management, focusing on client-centered planning across investment, retirement, legacy, and family wealth strategies. With 23 years of expertise in market structure, advanced hedging strategies, and alternative investments, Matthew emphasizes intellectual rigor and customized service to help affluent families manage complex financial matters. His team serves clients as Wealth Management Planners, Investment Advisors, Personal Bankers, and Trusted Advisors, offering a comprehensive approach to financial planning that includes investments, retirement income, insurance, and estate transfer techniques. Matthew holds the designations of Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Matthew earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology from Princeton University, where he also participated in football and rugby. He lives in Westport, Connecticut, with his wife and four children. Outside of work, he is involved in community activities including youth sports coaching and booster club membership, and enjoys skiing, mountain biking, reading, and music.

Wanda Vasse Koerner is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, having also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm integrates institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Eric Dorfman is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He previously worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity from 2022 to 2023. His earlier experience includes serving as a Portfolio Manager focused on U.S. and Canadian equities at First New York Securities from 2014 to 2021, and as a U.S. Equity Trader at AMR Capital Trading between 2004 and 2013. Throughout his career, Eric has specialized in investment management and financial planning. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Eric's personal interests include spending time at the beach, enjoying comedy, football, music, and engaging in parenthood.

Meghan Carrasquillo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2020. Carrasquillo holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its financial planning process.

Nicole Lopez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 credentials and has been in the industry since 2022. She previously worked at New York Life Insurance Company and has been involved with community organizations such as the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC, where she is based, provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its involvement in fund advisory, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures, and its use of systematic methodologies and AI in portfolio management.

Neil Gargiulo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as an arbitrator in FINRA securities regulation panels. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and provides a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Ortega is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Norwalk, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. Ortega has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent affiliated with Guidelight Financial. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of investment strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Adam Sloane is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has prior experience at Ameriprise. He is also the owner of Spirit Capital Management, Inc., a management consulting business that is currently being wound down. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using various analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Frederick Faustini is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and has worked at several organizations, including Columbia Fireflies and the University of South Carolina. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund, and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and advise a range of portfolios and fund structures.

James Curtin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and HSBC Bank USA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Steven Rountos is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a restaurant business in Reddington, CT. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Anthony Giuliante Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to teach the New York State Point & Insurance Reduction Program and has experience selling health insurance. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to various investment programs, combining advisory services with brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Joseph Passaniti is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has eight years of industry experience and has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Hudson Financial Services, DJP Capital Advisors LLC, Country Bank, and JP Accounting & Tax CPA, PLLC. Outside his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer and Board Member for a nonprofit youth sports league in Ossining, NY, and is Vice-President of Hudson Tax Services LLC, where he manages tax preparation and planning operations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

Gregory Caragine is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at PIMCO Investments LLC prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Anthony Viviano is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Mt Kisco, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2015 and previously spent a year at TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options within an integrated operational structure.

Steven Guarascio is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and operates Guarascio Consultants, LLC, a registered investment advisory firm he founded in 2001. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, employer-sponsored retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, with a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary account management across numerous program structures.

Kenneth Mcadam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Mcadam serves on the Business & Finance Committee for the First Church of Christ in Redding, CT. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning services tailored to qualified clients. The firm integrates advisory services with banking and other financial products, delivering recommendations developed using Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Maura Sayers is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. In this capacity, she partners with clients to develop personalized financial roadmaps that align with their individual goals, values, and visions for the future. Her approach involves designing strategies aimed at supporting clients' long-term financial success and providing clarity and confidence in financial decision-making. Prior to her current position, Maura served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2025 and as a Senior Relationship Manager at the same firm from 2015 to 2020. Her financial services career began as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2013 to 2015, following an extensive tenure as Assistant Vice President at Guardian Investment Services, LLC, from 1994 to 2012. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Maura has personal interests that include socializing with friends, reading, and traveling.

Daniel Sburlati Rupp is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Raymond James & Associates and multiple Wells Fargo entities prior to joining UBS in 2020. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Elena Peterson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2008. Outside of her financial career, she works as a background actor with Central Casting. 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 through a non-discretionary advisory model.