Michael Emhardt is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who specializes in delivering personalized wealth management strategies to high-net-worth families. He focuses on key areas including education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. With over 15 years of experience, Michael works to understand his clients’ priorities and develop disciplined, customized financial plans. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware and maintains the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His mission centers on building long-lasting professional relationships founded on integrity, trust, and personalized service, offering comprehensive advisory solutions tailored to help clients achieve their life goals. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Thomas Ross III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market outcome modeling.

Pieter Loots is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several non-investment business ventures including ownership interests in mixed-use and residential real estate properties and an e-commerce business invested in by his family. 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 to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Robert Bouza is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services since 2003. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm operates as a large institutional provider offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Charles Wilson III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of 45 East 85th Street LLC, a cooperative in New York City. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial product offerings than typical institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Edward Dunn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he operates ECMC Enterprises, an S corporation through which he invests in art. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Catherine Clarke is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Elmsford, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes 12 years at M & T Securities and three years with MVP Event Staffing. MML Investors Services, LLC operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, 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 that use firm-approved software tools and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning and estate settlement services.

Benjamin Gotfried is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fairfield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2010 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of several family and non-investment related companies, including Aries Investment Ltd., where he provides occasional business consultation. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan support, and asset management access through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm utilizes a hybrid referral and implementation model, providing both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to meet client needs.

Matthew Sinclair is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously was with MetLife Securities Inc. Sinclair is also an independent insurance agent specializing in dental, group disability income, life, accident, health, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance. Outside of financial services, he performs as a musician, playing guitar and harmonica at venues. MassMutual 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 engagements that involve detailed client analysis and written recommendations.

Richard Medure is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and is currently associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Medure holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations to help model financial outcomes.

William Kirby is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Orbit Venture Partners and involvement with Safe Harbor Marina and Sono Field House. Merrill, along 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Susy Chang is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 63 designation. She has 33 years of industry experience, including roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company since 1991. In addition to her advisory work, she is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, health, Medicare-related products, and property and casualty insurance. 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 services using firm-approved software and structured annual planning engagements.

Kathryn Sullivan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill Lynch Bank of America and several other financial firms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling.

Michael Di Lorenzo is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates and LPL Financial. He is also involved in the sale of fixed insurance products through a sole proprietorship. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm utilizes firm-provided asset-allocation tools and third-party services to construct portfolios across various asset classes and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Lawrence Mcternan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by model portfolios, research, and various investment management options.

Katie Hughes is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Janney Montgomery Scott, Ameriprise Financial Services, Chapin, Davis, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of finance, she volunteers as an equine therapist at WellSpring of Life Horse Farm in Monkton, MD. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and planning services. The firm incorporates both in-house and third-party investment managers and provides specialized options such as tax management and responsible investing screens.

Kathryn Palao is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. She has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Hudson Financial Services since 2006. Outside of advisory work, she serves as a board member for the Briarcliff Manor Chamber of Commerce, where she assists with event planning and marketing. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement a range of investment strategies and program options.

Michael O'Donovan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Somers, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and emphasizes tax-efficient services and fiduciary standards in its advisory offerings.

Angela Fitzgibbon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 1991. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on retirement income planning, using in-house research and third-party data to support clients approaching or in retirement.

Dennis Zacharopoulos is a financial advisor at Cetera with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Equity Services Inc and National Life Group. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary of the Morris Jumel Neighborhood Association board and participates in several nonprofit and community organizations, including Prejudice Unfolded and Groundwork Bridgeport. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that allows for customized investment strategies across various program structures.