Michael Pearson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and co-leads The Linke-Pearson Group, a boutique-style wealth management practice serving clients nationwide from Stamford, Connecticut. He specializes in working with high-earning executives, business leaders, and first-generation wealth creators, providing customized investment management, executive compensation strategies, and comprehensive financial planning. With over 15 years of experience, Michael holds multiple professional designations including CFP®, CFA, ChFC®, CAIA®, CPWA®, and CPFA. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut and serves as a mentor at its School of Business. Michael also participates in the Estate Planning Council of Fairfield County. His expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, and institutional consulting for endowments and non-profits. Michael coordinates all aspects of his clients' financial lives, integrating tax, investment, estate, and lending strategies to provide disciplined, data-driven guidance. Beyond his client work, he has spoken at national advisor events and contributes to leadership on institutional business strategy.

Gary Troy is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and David Lerner Associates, Inc. Gary is based in Tarrytown, NY. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment strategies and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Jared Levy is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Boca Raton, FL, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously with Metlife Securities Inc. Levy serves on the board of the 501(c)(3) organization Heroes to Heroes and is the owner of LM Startup LLC. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing ongoing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of investment and event-driven planning services.

David Lewson is a Senior Financial Advisor at the Ridgefield Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office. He works with a select group of families and businesses to develop strategies aimed at creating, growing, preserving, and managing their wealth. David combines the personalized service of a small financial advisory boutique with the extensive resources and capabilities of one of the world's leading financial institutions. With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, David specializes in areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He holds multiple professional designations including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). David earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1986. David resides in Redding, Connecticut with his wife, Beth. He has been active in his community, serving as a member of the Redding Board of Education and the Redding Board of Ethics, as well as a trustee of the Western Connecticut Academy of International Studies Magnet School and a board member of Education Connection.

Johan Gomez Hernandez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with credentials including Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been in the industry since 2026. Before joining LPL Financial, he worked with American Strategic Advisors and Cavalry Portfolio Services, and he has experience in education and local business ventures, including roles at the University of Connecticut and involvement with the Stamford Public Education Foundation and small businesses such as Ralph's Italian Ices and trap't Escape Room Adventures. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by various operational and research tools.

Roberta Anderson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at People's United Advisors, Inc., People's Securities, Inc., and People's United Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as secretary for Candlewood Knolls Community Inc. and is a board trustee for the New Fairfield Free Public Library. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad menu of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop individualized recommendations.

Eric Picard is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018 and was previously with MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. for 19 years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates systematic quantitative screens and qualitative research, with a particular emphasis on eligible strategies and ESG criteria.

William Tassinaro serves as a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on developing personalized wealth management strategies that reflect each client's unique financial situation and life priorities. William collaborates with clients to create flexible plans that align with their goals, drawing on investment insights from Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Central Connecticut State University. William follows Merrill’s tradition of community involvement and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations. His approach emphasizes understanding what matters most to clients beyond markets and returns, aiming to build strategies tailored to their families and aspirations.

Donald Amoruso Sr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in educational consulting and writing, and serves as a trustee on the boards of Cabrini Housing Development Corporation and Cabrini of Westchester Nursing Home. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients approaching or in retirement with annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gregory Moore is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services since 2017. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at Segal Rogerscasey from 2012 to 2017. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Westport, CT. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations with institutional trading capabilities and a broad range of capital markets services.

Francis Spina is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for eight years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024. He is involved in several investment-related business activities, including ownership in Spina Financial Planning LLC and partnerships such as Calabrese Spina, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to deliver tailored recommendations, offering specialized planning services to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria.

Gary Parese is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisor role, he serves as a trustee for a family trust and owns Parese Family LLC and Parese Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients using proprietary research and planning tools. The firm offers a broad range of planning services to clients meeting a net-worth threshold and integrates advisory services with banking and other financial products.

Attila Balla is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Chase Investment Services Corp. since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Matthew Pentimone is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pinnacle Tax of Mt Kisco, Pearl River Saloon, and Ameritas. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a large multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, utilizing tools such as risk-tolerance questionnaires and rebalancing strategies.

Christopher Taylor is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019. Taylor serves as a board member of Dream Come True of Western Connecticut and is treasurer and board member of the Danbury Rugby Football Club. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

David Toapanta is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and various consulting and insurance agencies. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary framework. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG considerations where applicable.

Jack Mullen is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Stamford, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his career in the industry in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his background includes roles in education and beverage distribution. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs, utilizing a variety of investment models implemented through third-party managers and affiliated programs.

Louis Herskovitz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley since 2022 and prior positions in other fields such as acting and yoga instruction. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that leverages firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

John Probst is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 4 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at T3 Trading Group, Northwestern Mutual, and A1 Reliable Industries. Prior to his financial services career, he worked in the restaurant industry and education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and various investment strategies while serving a broad client base.

Sheila Spicehandler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2020, she spent nine years at Ameriprise Financial Services. She serves as the Investment Advisory Committee Chairman for Temple Beth El in Chappaqua, NY, advising on investment policy. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning solutions supported by proprietary research and tools.