Christopher Farrell is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Grace Consultants LLC, a real estate investment company. UBS Financial Services 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, providing a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

Charlotte Stevenson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation. She has recently started her career, joining RBC in 2025 after roles in various industries including media and sports. RBC Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs that offer portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm utilizes a mix of in-house and third-party managers to tailor investment strategies according to each client's risk profile.

Danielle La Riviere is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of experience at the firm and seven years in the industry. She holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory work, she is a member of DEUX ELLES, LLC, an inactive management consulting LLC. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Daniel Freddino is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2005, following a brief tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the board of directors for the Naugatuck Exchange Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Wayne Card is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of services supported by proprietary research and capital markets expertise.

Steven Silverman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America, where he has worked since 1990, as well as experience with the State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm primarily employs model-driven investment strategies and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers and TAMPs, as well as affiliated trust and insurance services.

David Castle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management as a sole proprietor of a personal rental property. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and investment modeling.

William Lewis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Daniela Gerhard is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved in coaching and teaching workshops focused on growth mindset and coaching fundamentals. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Catherine Andersen is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and JP Morgan Securities. Andersen is involved in a non-variable insurance business related to her advisory work. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Christopher Spahn is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to that, he spent ten years at UBS Financial Services. Spahn also serves as a trustee for an investment-related trust based in Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and wealth management services supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Fay Sheppard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she manages power of attorney responsibilities related to caregiving for her spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a large network of advisors and utilizes research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies across a broad range of products.

Bryan Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2017, with prior experience at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm’s investment management is delivered through multiple program strategies and an extensive roster of manager-constructed strategies, supported by the oversight of its CIO and platform team.

Davis Craw is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Advanced Structural Technologies, Mott MacDonald, and Black & Veatch. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Andre Aflalo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at Mass Mutual and Waddell & Reed, Inc., and he operates his own entity, Andre Aflalo, LLC. He is also involved with the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants and serves within the 13 Elmood Rd. Special Taxing District. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad offering of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management. The firm supports advisors with model portfolios, customized strategies, and operational tools, while also maintaining a diverse range of affiliated financial services.

Allison Mahar is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with Merrill since 2020. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Bochanis, Rogan, Zoom, as well as a brief position at the CT Audubon Society. 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.

Christopher Ratineri is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 25 years of experience. He holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) and Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®) designations and is a Portfolio Manager within Merrill's Investment Advisory Program. Christopher specializes in working with physicians, business owners, and multigenerational families, focusing on personal retirement planning and business 401(k) plans. His approach emphasizes education and simplification, guiding clients through financial decisions with clear, understandable explanations. Christopher leads a team supported by Trust and Mortgage Specialists, collectively bringing more than 125 years of experience to assist clients in achieving their financial goals. He also provides portfolio management services, including personalized and defined investment strategies that may incorporate individual stocks, bonds, Merrill model portfolios, ETFs, and third-party strategies. Christopher is a U.S. Navy and Desert Storm Veteran and holds a High School Diploma from Eli Whitney. He is involved with community organizations including the Connecticut Food Bank, Red Cross, Take a Vet Fishing, and the Wounded Warrior Project. Personal interests include baseball, boxing, chess, football, genealogy, music, photography, reading, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Thomas Melfi is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual in 2017, he worked at The Marcus Law Firm for two years. Outside of advising, he is a non-practicing attorney licensed in Connecticut, owner of Nighthawk Brewing LLC, and involved in media projects through Wooster Street Media LLC, focusing on news aggregation and written content. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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, using firm-approved analytical tools and structured planning engagements.

Richard Krollman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Summer Gigliotti is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she is actively involved in youth lacrosse coaching, serving as head coach for several associations in Connecticut. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment recommendations tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria.