Jon Garofalo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2014, including time with Morgan Stanley Private Bank. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., BNY Investment Center Inc., Banc of America Investment Services, and Quick & Reilly, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in Newport, Rhode Island. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management using structured processes and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Melinda Lee is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, where she has worked for 14 years. She has 18 years of industry experience, also holding a long tenure at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1993. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s non-discretionary advisory program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating ESG eligibility frameworks.

Hannah Kleinbeck is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held various positions, including a front desk and sales role at a cycling studio. She also has a background in education, having worked at Roger Ludlowe Middle School and Fairfield Ludlowe High School for six years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, and employs a systematic investment approach that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Joseph Persempere is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 29 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1997 and worked with Pruco Securities, LLC. from 1997 to 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. Its investment approach is typically model-driven, offering access to third-party asset managers and wrap programs alongside affiliated insurance and trust services.

Brenner Lecompte is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley since 2011 in various roles including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to returning to Morgan Stanley, he worked at Clearbridge Investments and Legg Mason. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in faith-based speaking engagements and provides services to the Catholic Leadership Institute. 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 and a wide range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Claire Ross is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edelman, Y&R PR (now Goodfuse Communications), Avon Breast Cancer Crusade, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Christopher Ellis is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at City National Bank and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual, institutional, and corporate clients with a range of advisory programs offering portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client risk profiles using both in-house and third-party managers and provides access to alternative investments and integrated financial solutions.

Kenneth Bernheim is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With more than 25 years of experience, he advises families, entrepreneurs, financial professionals, and senior corporate executives on comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and customized lending solutions. He focuses on integrating banking, investment management, and fiduciary capabilities to bring clarity to important financial decisions. Ken structures and implements strategies across liquidity management, fixed income and equity markets, and alternative investments. In his role, he coordinates access to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's commercial and investment banking teams as well as the firm's global markets platform. His areas of expertise include investment management, wealth transfer planning, and credit solutions. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ithaca College and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Ken lives in Wilton, Connecticut, with his wife and their two college-aged children. He is actively involved in his community and serves as Vice Chairman of the Norwalk Community College Foundation. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, skiing, and spending time on Cape Cod.

Randy Makles is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Milford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2015 and was previously with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in direct carrier appointments. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Alanis McNier is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with clients to empower their relationship with the firm and assist them in making educated decisions about their family's financial future. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before her current position. Her experience at Fidelity Investments spans several years, during which she has gained expertise in client relationship management and financial planning. Alanis's work focuses on helping clients navigate their financial options and develop strategies aligned with their goals. Outside of her professional role, Alanis enjoys spending time at the beach, engaging in family activities, exploring culinary interests as a foodie, and embracing parenthood.

William James III is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A., including the U.S. Trust and Private Wealth Management divisions, since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as executor for two estate matters. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Alfred Zappulla is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, bringing three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities LLC, Nylife Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, Confluence Global Capital, and TIAA. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is primarily model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists.

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.

Charles Falzone is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., where he has worked since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo, among others. Outside of traditional advisory roles, he was involved with Pulse4Pulse LLC and Sanuwave Inc. 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. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment platform.

Joseph Rahtelli is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Milford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he is self-employed as an owner of intellectual properties and works as an engineer consultant. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages 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 operates at scale with over 3,600 financial advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services through model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Matthew DeChello is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works collaboratively with clients to develop and adjust financial strategies tailored to their goals. He guides clients through financial planning processes focused on maximizing their relationship with Fidelity. Matthew has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, initially serving as a Planning Consultant before advancing to his current role in 2024. His prior experience includes positions at Barnum Financial Group from 2015 to 2021, where he progressed from Paraplanner to Financial Consultant, as well as a role as Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual in 2015. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Matthew enjoys activities such as camping, cooking and baking, fitness, golf, and hiking.

Max Brouard is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Empower Advisory Group, Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs centralized investment decisions through a five-member Investment Policy Committee, utilizing quantitative screening, qualitative research, and tax-aware processes to construct globally diversified portfolios.

Careena Melia is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2026. Her prior work experience includes roles at Macy's Inc. and Speakeasy Inc., as well as operating her own business, Careena Melia Speaking and Storytelling LLC, since 2013. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and model-driven investment implementation through a wide network of investment adviser representatives.

Warren Pena is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and has worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, he is a sales agent for individual life and health insurance and owns SoNo Financial LLC, an accounting and bookkeeping entity. MassMutual Investors Services provides financial planning and related services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset management, educational seminars, and tailored planning programs addressing areas such as divorce, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored benefits.

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.