Eric Feingold is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over two decades at Citigroup and six years at Prime Franchise Consulting. Outside of finance, he owns a part-time residential and commercial construction business, which is currently being sold. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options within an integrated platform.

Kristin Bloom is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and AllianceBernstein L.P. She is also involved with Avreco, a real estate company. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management solutions.

Carole Caldwell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, where she has worked since 2009. She has 25 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Optavia, a company focused on promoting healthy eating habits. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-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 employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its financial planning services.

Liza Weldon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

John Dacey is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior work history includes five years at M&T Securities, Inc. before joining JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities in 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria and broad derivatives capabilities.

Jorge Valdes Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including during its affiliation with Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Barbara McMahon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2008 and Bank of America since 2010. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andre Mirkine is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations and having 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. and UBS Financial Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Sean Donovan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. for four years and was employed at Russell Speeders Car Wash and New Canaan High School before that. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

James Steele is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Canaan, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney in several fiduciary capacities. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Filiz Hoops is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Redding, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Zadlo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Oppenheimer, Scottrade Investment Management, and TD Ameritrade. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through over 14,000 financial advisors and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Love Malhotra is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Norwalk, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and at Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Michael Ceccherelli is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2024, following prior roles at E*TRADE Securities LLC/Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Morgan Stanley, and Dillon Hill Capital LLC. He also has a background in management at Fairview Country Club. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence in its investment approach.

Andrew Starks is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2013 as part of The Hetherington Group. His responsibilities include financial planning, relationship management, investment screening, manager due diligence, and risk analysis. The team focuses on affluent and ultra-affluent clients across the United States, providing tailored strategies in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. Andrew earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a minor in African American Studies from Princeton University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation since 2018 and became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) in 2024, along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Prior to his financial advisory career, Andrew pursued a brief professional football career with the Chicago Bears. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, Andrew lives with his wife Morgan and son Wesley. His personal interests include golf, football, softball, traveling, spending time with family, and baking. He is a member of professional organizations such as the Princeton Football Association and the Princeton Varsity Club.

Donald Larson Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and firm‑approved methodologies in its financial planning process.

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.

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.