Matthew Beninati is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2011 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Matthew Beninati LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, with a platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Edward Zapson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mt Kisco, NY, where he has worked since 2002. He has 23 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers approximately 12 hours per month as an emergency medical technician with the Hopewell Junction Volunteer Fire Department. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Frederick Lawrence is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 27 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for the Weston High School football team in Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines advisory services with various investment and planning capabilities.

Ailish Sullivan is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she partners with clients to provide holistic financial planning, working with her team to create and implement customized financial plans aimed at achieving clients' goals. Prior to her current role, Ailish served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022, and as a Financial Representative at the same firm from 2020 to 2021. Her experience within Fidelity Investments has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of financial planning and client relationship management.

Maria Mcardle is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 8 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2019, she worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Mitchell Janoff, Northern Trust, and other firms. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Katherine Bernardi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2012. 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 solutions that are IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

John Monaco is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license, and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes over two decades at Avantax in various advisory and insurance roles, and he also operates an accounting and bookkeeping practice as president of John R. Monaco, CPA PC. Additionally, he is appointed as a health insurance sales representative for MVP Health Care. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, providing access to both affiliated and third-party managers across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Eric Drake is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to client risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Alana Lombardi is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience including roles at Maxim Management for BMW of North America and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Carolina Reynolds is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2020 and previously held positions at Aquarion Water Company and Southern Connecticut State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Katherine Clarke is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2018. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base—including individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Stephen Mackenzie is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he joined the New Canaan Wealth Management Group in 2010. He collaborates with clients and his team to develop goal-based financial plans that clarify investment decisions and assess risk levels needed to achieve clients' financial objectives. Stephen brings extensive experience from his 25 years as a member of both the New York Stock Exchange and the American Stock Exchange. He founded and served as CEO of Mack Trading LLC, a NYSE broker dealer, and participated on the Executive Board of the Alliance of Brokers. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, and personal retirement planning. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. A lifelong resident of New Canaan, Connecticut, Stephen is involved in his community as a co-founder of NC Connect and has served on the board of the New Canaan YMCA. He and his wife live in New Canaan with their three grown children and two grandchildren. Stephen has supported the Pan Mass Challenge, a charity ride benefiting the Dana Farber Cancer Research Center, for over ten years.

Steven D'amico is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning facilitated by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Andrea Williamson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience with GE Power Services and GE Working Capital Solutions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard, and supports a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Margaret Fiore is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 36 years of industry experience. Her previous work includes a long tenure at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Rhys Schaper is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Super Duper Weenie, LLC for nine years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and advanced modeling tools.

Matthew Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ameriprise since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Dorlon Marina Association in Norwalk, CT. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic automation.

Gerard Spiegel Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Kostantina Livesay is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, where she has worked since 2014. She has eight years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools.

Victoria Mathews is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2014, with a brief tenure at Goldman Sachs. She serves as a trustee for a non-investment-related family trust. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.