Laura Jagoe is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is a limited partner in a family limited partnership called Diving Rock Partners 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kevin Brown is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 42 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He is also the owner of Southport Harbor Wealth Advisor, a separate investment advisory business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses advanced analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized services in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory programs.

James Montalto is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in guiding clients through various financial decisions across life's stages, including wealth management, trust and estate planning, education funding, charitable giving management, and retirement planning. He provides expertise in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, and socially responsible investing. James holds a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York System and a Master's Degree from Cornell University. He has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is a member of the Cornell Club. James is active in his community through the Lions Club International. He resides in Brookfield, Connecticut with his wife and three children, and his office is located in Ridgefield, Connecticut.

Michael Fulton is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital markets capabilities.

Robert Masanotti is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Barnum Financial Group, and MSI Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers its services on a non-discretionary basis through a team of Wealth Advisors.

Kelley Hart is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member of the Town of Orange Historic District Commission. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Gina Douvas serves as the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Fairfield, Connecticut, a position she has held since 2009. She manages a team that provides financial strategies tailored to high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and endowments. Leveraging resources from Merrill and the Bank of America Private Bank, she supports clients in pursuing their financial goals and managing risk. Gina began her career in financial services in 1991, joining Merrill Lynch in 2007 after thirteen years at Smith Barney in New York City. There, she contributed to the firm's largest stock-option planning team, focusing on strategies for C-Suite executives. Her earlier experience includes work as a portfolio analyst on investment strategies for institutional, corporate retirement, and private pension plans. She holds professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Gina earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Stony Brook University and an MBA in Finance from Pace University's Lubin School of Business. Active in her community, Gina serves on the Advisory Board of the Charles F. Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University and supports organizations such as the Girl Scouts of Connecticut, Norma Pfriem Breast Center, Paulie Strong Foundation, and The Smilow Cancer Hospital. Born in Astoria, New York, she is fluent in Greek and enjoys activities including biking, cooking, football, golfing, music, photography, tennis, traveling, volleyball, and spending time with her family.

Zachary Bognar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Private Client Wealth LLC, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, JP Morgan Chase, and Charles Schwab and Company. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Micaela Walsh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held various roles including positions at Bucknell University and Essex Financial Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods, and serves multiple registered investment companies with formally established governance and oversight procedures.

Karen Knettel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she operates a YouTube cooking show focused on art and culture. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment modeling in its financial planning process.

Nicholas Francia is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2011. Francia is a member of the Advisory Committee on Finance Issues for The ESOP Association, a peer-sharing group focused on ESOP-related developments and best practices. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Rustam Yamilov is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. before joining J.P. Morgan in 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and a manager-solutions team. The firm offers non-discretionary services with an ESG eligibility framework and access to a wide range of products through its unique regulatory registrations.

Tristan Lawrie is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Bruce Sargent is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 57 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets since 1968. He serves as president, co-trustee, and director of the Bruce & Janet Sargent Charitable Foundation and is a trustee of Game Conservancy USA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and offers a range of retail and institutional investment services.

Stephen Ortiz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Greenwich, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch/Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, and Municipal Credit Union. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Priya Kessler is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients and their families to develop disciplined financial plans tailored to their individual situations. She utilizes Fidelity's recommendations and resources to provide clients with the knowledge and guidance needed to make informed financial decisions. Priya has held several roles within the financial services industry, including Planning Consultant and Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, and previously served as a High Net Worth Specialist, Advanced Broker, and Associate Financial Service Professional at Charles Schwab. She began her career as a Client Service & Support Intern at Charles Schwab. Outside of her professional work, Priya enjoys cooking and baking, exploring culinary experiences, socializing with friends, engaging in outdoor adventures, traveling, and spending time with pets.

Michael Pappa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2018 and previously spent five years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and two years with Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Arnold Blumenfeld is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written recommendation reports delivered in partnership with clients’ financial advisors. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Richard Martin is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and various broker-dealers before joining Fidelity. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Susan Galich is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Trumbull, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 37 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for the Teuta Ladies Society, overseeing financial reconciliations and checkbook management. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad platform including custody, underwriting, and securities-backed lending.