Mark Ellis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2009. Ellis also has a long-standing association with Bank of America, dating back to 2005. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Frank Baggio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wilton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation and Osaic FS, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Creative Computer Concepts, a business involved in mortgage services, tax preparation, non-variable insurance, notary services, and computer services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and oversight of more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Stephanie Franchini is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009. Franchini serves as a general board member of the Fairfield County Hunt Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

Kenneth Handwerker is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1993 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder of Faithful Champions Global, Inc., a faith-based clothing and awards company. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients, operating primarily as a wrap-fee solution.

Eric Wylie is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Hillary Ambrose is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has held roles at ALPS Distributors, LoCorr Distributors, and currently serves as a Senior Relationship Manager at King Financial Network. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a multi-manager platform to independent advisors nationwide, serving individual, employer-sponsored retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Jennifer Hradek is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014 and 2017, respectively. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in selling handmade goods and crafts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing structured planning tools to support its offerings.

Sean Kilbride is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2012. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning and consulting services that are generally non-discretionary, supported by multiple portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Garett Ceraso is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and People's United Advisors, spanning over a decade before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and overseeing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

John Doscher is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on generating income, prudent growth, and tax efficiencies for his clients by utilizing Merrill model portfolios alongside selected independent managers for specialized investments. His client base includes corporate executives, attorneys, accountants, entrepreneurs, and multiple generations of families across more than 15 states, most of whom are focused on retirement planning and wealth preservation. With decades of experience in institutional and advisory roles, John has specialized expertise in employee stock option and executive compensation programs. He collaborates closely with clients’ CPAs and attorneys to integrate tax minimization and estate planning strategies and provides access to residential and securities-based lending through Bank of America. His background in sociology and anthropology supports his approach to understanding clients’ personal concerns and family dynamics, often involving both spouses and grown children in the financial planning process. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Denver and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is an active member of the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce and participates in community activities sponsored by Bank of America. Outside of work, John enjoys spinning, skiing, snowshoeing, tennis, and traveling to Spain and Puerto Rico.

John Hirschauer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Danbury, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He worked at Crown Capital Securities, LP for 23 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing strategic and tactical allocation models alongside technology-driven research tools.

Linus Cooke is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Merrill in 1987 at the Fifth Avenue Financial Center in New York City. After six years, he joined Smith Barney in Greenwich, Connecticut, before rejoining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2003 at New Canaan Wealth Management. With over 35 years of industry experience, Linus specializes in working with high net worth families to develop family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He emphasizes a values-based and socially responsible investing approach, tailoring strategies to clients' personal financial visions. Linus holds a Bachelor's degree from Bucknell University and has earned professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He is involved in community organizations such as the RJH JR Foundation, Homes with Hope in Westport, Stamford Youth Hockey Association, and Trinity Alliance Partners. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, cooking, fishing, gardening, golfing, reading, and spending time with his family.

Steven Horowitz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2014. His current roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice combined with investment manager searches and customized performance reporting, supported by a centralized due diligence team that integrates quantitative and qualitative research.

Michael Betancourt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in New Canaan, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and also has a background with Wells Fargo Bank NA dating back to 2012. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research and analytics to inform investment strategies, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary retirement plan services.

Charles Meade is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and with its affiliate Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Nutmeg Investment Group, Inc., a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized municipal and public-finance offerings.

Richard Hutchins is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. during his career. He is based in Westport, CT. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Timothy Romano Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Outside of finance, he owns Dependable Jeans and More, LLC, a retail and online clothing business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Connor Conforto is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2021 and previously was associated with Notch 8 and Nomads. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance broker, focusing on life insurance and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning relationships and offering specialized event-driven services such as divorce and estate planning.

Sharon Vaupen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to her career in finance, she worked at Starbucks from 2016 to 2018. 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.

Sarah Man is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business called Fortunista, which involves administrative work, and holds an inactive California law license. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options.