Mark Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, Fitzgerald worked for 15 years at Commonfund Securities, Inc. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Paul Koerner III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Matthew Castaldi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, INC, OSAIC Services, Inc., Chase Investment Services Corp., Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., and Quick & Reilly, Inc. Castaldi is also the owner of Castaldi Financial and Insurance Inc., where he provides life, health, and property casualty insurance products. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse group of retail and institutional clients through a broad network of advisors and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm uses a variety of asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management with a wide range of investment options.

David Janny is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 41 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank before joining Ameriprise in 2022. He serves on the Board of Directors for The Peggy Cahill Pioli Right To Life Foundation. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendations. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Anjian Zhu is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, Zhu worked for American Journey Advisors, Inc. for ten years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides personalized retirement planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mark Beaven is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2022, he was involved in entrepreneurial ventures with A Life Reflected, LLC and Stories.Life LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates.

Shirley Hannigan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Carmel, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2006. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a director on the Clearing in the Woods Condo Association board. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charities, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a network of investment adviser representatives and partners with third-party asset managers to offer a range of investment programs and fiduciary services.

Henry Milano III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including Lincoln Financial Distributors, LPL Financial, and Northeast Financial Network. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Bryan Harmon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ari Greenman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Westport, CT. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with 22 years of industry experience. Greenman has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2007. Outside his advisory role, he is also active as a sales agent for individual and group life and health insurance through Lenox Advisors. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to provide written recommendations without investment discretion.

Mark Compton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and long-term involvement with Turbodog/Calamity Jane. Outside of his advisory work, he plays guitar in a band. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven investment process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Christopher Faruol is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of services such as custody, underwriting, and proprietary research.

Caroline Delaurentis is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Landing Point Advisors and has held roles at the University of Connecticut, Bryant University, and Aspetuck Valley Country Club. 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.

Maria Jesus Fraile Alonso is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2017 and has prior experience at Tapas Box and Westfair Communications. She was also involved with the Westport Woman's Club for three years. 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 and investment consulting through various advisory programs and a nationwide adviser network.

Howard Schachter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Danbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Stratos Wealth Partners, Edward Jones, Merrill, and Ameriprise. Outside of advising, he is involved in educational activities through AEFA Education Classes and provides tax preparation and accounting services with Jackson Hewitt. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and technology.

Connor Post is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and has held various roles outside the financial sector, including positions at Pennings Cidery and Feast @ Round Hill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of financial product options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Danielle Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, aside from a brief period at Wells Fargo. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Mark Reitman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Rudy Q BBQ, a retail and online business based in Newport, Rhode Island. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Helen Curtin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Curtin is a member of the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Melissa Rios is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, LPL Financial, and Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. She is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, including discretionary and non-discretionary advisory work and fund advisory services.