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.

Michael Csontos Jr. is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Diligent Corporation for thirteen years and has held roles with Primerica Financial Services and the Town of Fairfield, CT. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an usher and ticker scanner at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater and works as a computer clerk entering early voter registration data for the Town of Fairfield. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale institutional firm managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets through a wrap-fee asset management program that primarily serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and offers a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options.

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.

Frederick Landwehr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brookfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Landwehr & Spaho, CPA's, Securities America Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and National Planning Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Landwehr & Spaho and holds notary duties. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven solutions.

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.

Matthew Sherman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2014 and was previously affiliated with AXA Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2020. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes advisory and brokerage channels, tailoring services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

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.

Allison Mahar is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Bochanis, Rogan, Zoom, as well as employment at the CT Audubon Society and Harry's Wine and Liquor Market. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Ratineri is a Senior Financial Advisor with over 25 years of experience at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on serving business owners, physicians, and multigenerational families by providing guidance on personal retirement planning and managing workplace 401(k) plans. As a Portfolio Manager within Merrill's Investment Advisory Program, he manages personalized investment strategies on a discretionary basis, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, ETFs, and third-party investment strategies. Christopher holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his High School Diploma from Eli Whitney. A U.S. Navy and Desert Storm Veteran, Christopher carries the values of service, discipline, and integrity into his financial career. His approach to financial readiness emphasizes education and simplification, providing clients with clear guidance throughout each step of their financial planning. Christopher works alongside a seven-person team, including Trust and Mortgage Specialists, offering a combined experience of over 125 years. Outside of his professional work, he is involved with community organizations such as the Connecticut Food Bank, Red Cross through regular blood donations, Take a Vet Fishing, and the Wounded Warrior Project. He is also a husband, father, martial artist, and enthusiast of pop culture art, technology, reading, behavioral economics, and market technical analysis.

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 with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in youth sports coaching, serving as head coach for multiple lacrosse associations in Connecticut. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

James Tomoda is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is part of a senior wealth advisory practice dedicated to serving senior executives, business owners, and wealthy families through detailed planning and investment oversight. James holds a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina. He has earned professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His team's approach focuses on understanding client values, needs, and goals to develop customized wealth plans. They emphasize ongoing engagement and proactive reviews of wealth strategies to adapt to clients' changing priorities. James and his team prioritize prompt service as they oversee wealth planning, investment management, and private banking to help clients achieve their financial objectives.

Cole Billington is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services. He previously worked at Brown Brothers Harriman for seven years. Outside of his primary role, he also works as an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. 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, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved software tools.