Victor Pena is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, with a focus on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Steven Baklas is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with individuals, families, and businesses to understand their unique financial objectives and develop personalized strategies to pursue these goals. His approach focuses on building long-lasting relationships and providing guidance on various areas including family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. Steven holds a Master's of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor's Degree, both from the University of Connecticut. He also holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He communicates fluently in Greek, Spanish, and English. Outside of his professional work, Steven has interests that include adventure sports, baseball, basketball, chess, cooking, football, gardening, pickleball, traveling, and watching movies.

Celeste Barham is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.

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.

Danielle La Riviere is a financial advisor at Merrill with 7 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2009. She is a member of DEUX ELLES, LLC, a company originally established for management consulting services, though it has not conducted any business. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a variety of products and services.

Daniel Freddino is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oxford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, including his current role at the firm since 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Naugatuck Exchange Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

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 at LPL Enterprise with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC and the State of Connecticut/Central Connecticut State University. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third‑party asset management, combining advisory services with brokerage and insurance products through its integrated platform.

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.

Brooke Hourigan Bertholf is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Metlife Securities and Metropolitan Life Insurance from 2001 to 2017, followed by roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massmutual Life Insurance Co since 2016 and 2017 respectively. Outside of her advisory work, she is an insurance agent focusing on various insurance products and a co-owner of an LLC for investment properties. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, and organizations. The firm structures financial planning as an annual, collaborative process using firm-approved tools and offers specialized services including event-driven planning such as divorce and estate settlement.

Catherine Andersen is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and JP Morgan Securities. Andersen also engages in non-variable insurance activities through a related insurance agency. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs. The firm combines advisory services with brokerage and insurance product sales through an integrated platform.

Joseph Falcone is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc and associated insurance carriers from 2011 to 2019, and also spent four years at Oxford High School. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and offers a variety of investment strategies and technology-driven solutions.

Theodore Davis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2011. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Louis Follo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firm since 1994. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in non-variable insurance sales. 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 representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

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 in Orange, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she manages power of attorney responsibilities for her spouse, including selecting caregivers and overseeing related administrative tasks. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Bryan Smith is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management, where he delivers sustained financial leadership to a select group of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. In this role, he helps clients manage, steward, and preserve their wealth to support their long-term ambitions and intentions. Bryan’s approach centers on unifying multiple aspects of his clients’ financial lives by leveraging the resources of Merrill and Bank of America, allowing them to focus on their personal and professional priorities. Bryan has significant experience advising venture capital partners, entrepreneurs, and multi-generational families, with a focus on areas including investment management, structured credit, wealth transfer, and pre- and post-IPO strategies. Prior to joining Merrill, he spent nearly a decade at J.P. Morgan, most recently as an ultra-high-net-worth Private Banker in San Francisco, and began his career at Sachs Policy Group. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Kansas and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Bryan is also a member of the Milken Institute Young Leaders Circle. Based in Weston, Connecticut, Bryan lives with his wife and two children. Outside of work, he enjoys road biking, playing and watching various sports including basketball, football, golf, and soccer, cooking, listening to music, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Allison Mahar is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Bochanis, Rogan, Zoom, as well as a position with the CT Audubon Society. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm is integrated with Bank of America’s corporate platform, offering access to a wide array of products and services.