Mallika Bahuguna is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works alongside high net worth families to address their unique financial situations, helping them explore options related to retirement planning, estate transfer, and protection from major life events. Mallika supports clients in developing personalized strategies to pursue their long-term financial goals. She holds a Master's Degree from Santa Clara University and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Virginia. Mallika’s approach involves collaborating closely with clients and coordinating with other professionals such as CPAs and attorneys to optimize overall wealth management. Her work aligns with a holistic philosophy that values ongoing dialogue and building trusted relationships.

Patrick Sherman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Longmeadow, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Annuities Distributors and Pruco Securities, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million clients, offering a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Charlotte Souza is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and Merrill. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Nicole Falciano is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 24 years of experience. She provides portfolio guidance focusing on asset allocation and diversification strategies and offers expertise in the establishment of trust, endowment, and estate accounts. She supports clients in pursuing their investment objectives through customized investment strategies, including discretionary management and selections from Merrill Lynch and third-party portfolios. Nicole began her career at Merrill Lynch in the Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida office in 1999 before relocating to Connecticut in 2006. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Flagler College in Saint Augustine, Florida, and earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation in 2007. She has been a Senior Portfolio Advisor and accredited Portfolio Advisor since 2008. Outside of her professional work, Nicole enjoys skiing, cycling, kayaking, hiking, and traveling. She is dedicated to making memories with her triplet daughters Lenora, Carina, Valentina and her toddler Nicolina, often spending time at horse stables and a cottage in Cape Cod.

Rachel Harrison is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Morgan Stanley, Merrill, and Waddell & Reed prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2024. Outside of her advisory work, she officiates weddings. 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, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investments.

David Parent is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Securities America, Inc., and over two decades at Financial Vision Advisory Services, LLC and Financial Vision, LLC. He is also involved in managing his own financial advisory and wealth planning firms. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Stanley Keating III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Avon, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999 and Raymond James Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Argentum Financial Partners LLC, a support company where he performs managerial and administrative duties. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes, supporting clients through a range of advisory programs and specialized public finance services.

Mariana Lima is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT. She has approximately four years of experience at Morgan Stanley, following prior roles at Planet Home Lending and The Money Source. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Riley Cooper is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Block 15, Marcus & Millichap, and the University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services across a broad platform.

Joseph Carollo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has a diverse career background that includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency. In addition to his advisory work, he is president of Carollo & Associates P.C., a tax preparation and accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Kariann Walker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2009. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Emily Derikito is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in West Hartford, CT, holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, she worked at Janney Montgomery Scott from 2021 to 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Dan Olson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining UBS in 2016, Olson worked at Merrill, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Citigroup Global Markets. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Ina Goldschmidt is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, where she has worked since 2007, totaling 18 years of industry experience. She serves as treasurer for the German Shepherd Club of Greater New Haven. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management, supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocation.

Jennifer Sheridan is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in West Hartford, Connecticut. She specializes in helping clients achieve their financial goals through a structured process and personalized planning. Her approach to wealth management is centered on understanding each client's unique priorities and crafting a financial framework that aligns with their life goals. With a Bachelor's Degree from Central Connecticut State University, Jennifer holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is a member of the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Her expertise spans college education planning, legacy planning, retirement income management, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, and wealth planning for women and the LGBT community. Jennifer integrates her philosophy that financial success depends on personal priorities such as health, family, leisure, giving, work, and finance. She emphasizes a proactive, personal, and trust-based approach that adjusts to life's changes and market conditions. Outside of her professional work, Jennifer enjoys cooking, golfing, traveling, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.

Qasim Khan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2017, following three years at JPMorgan Chase. Merrill 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Waldo is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Merrill since 2011. He is the owner of Talking Squirrels, LLC, through which he has written and plans to self-publish a children's book, and he has also authored a basic financial planning book seeking traditional publication or self-publishing. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Lisa Stanes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked within various Fidelity divisions since 2010. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering services such as discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and delivery of model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Robin Anderson Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hartford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2007 to 2016 before joining UBS in 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

Aaron Jackson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and Baystate Health. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Aaron and Ayesha Associates since 2020. Primerica Advisors is an institutional firm that provides a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through established partners.