Daniel Le Noir is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2018 and has prior experience at Bank of America N.A. and North East Contractors Inc. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Joel Ford is a financial advisor at Merrill in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He began his industry career in 2025, with prior roles including time at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he was involved with Joel Ford Music Production from 2009 to 2025. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Astonia Carey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, she worked at CITIGROUP for five years and Concordia College NY for five years. Outside of her advisory role, she is an ambassador for Swing Chic Golf, a retail and online brand. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, featuring tailored financial planning and extensive client asset management. The firm employs a structured planning process with firm-approved tools and serves both retail and institutional clients.

Ethan Sullivan is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Monroe, CT. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a part-time seasonal youth alpine ski racing coach at Berkshire East Mountain Resort. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Its advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, with recommendations that incorporate ESG criteria and broader derivatives capabilities.

Colin Nardi is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill for five years, applying his expertise to assist individuals and families in managing their wealth and making informed financial decisions. Since graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Providence College in 2021, Colin has developed customized financial plans, implemented tax-efficient wealth strategies, and aligned investment portfolios with clients' long-term goals. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Colin’s mission centers on building lasting relationships based on trust and personalized advice to help clients pursue their financial goals and long-term well-being. Outside of work, he enjoys activities such as basketball, cooking, football, golfing, music, pickleball, spending time with family, table tennis, traveling, and watching movies.

Derek Slovak is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.

William Budd is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as general partner of Budd Family Limited Liability Limited Partnership, which manages a family cabin. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Janet Fleishman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 1995. In addition to her advisory role, she works as a licensed life and health insurance agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, offering a range of programs including divorce planning and event-driven estate and employer-sponsored planning services.

Corey Donovan is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2026. His prior background includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Bryant University. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience related to Orange Hills Country Club. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC operates as 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 planning relationships and offers specialized programs including Divorce Planning and employer-sponsored planning services.

Michael Wein is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Westport, CT, and has 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for nine years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of The Community Synagogue in Westport and leads its social committee, organizing events and fundraising activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and processes.

Kimberly Dejana is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Wealth Strategies of America, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she is a notary public in Connecticut. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm utilizes research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Ryan Williams is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for five years and Bank of America for one year before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and investment modeling techniques to support tailored financial plans.

Kelley Mcwilliams is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2021. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on wealth management that considers her clients' priorities, goals, and aspirations. Her approach incorporates an understanding of how life events, both planned and unexpected, can impact finances. Before transitioning to wealth management, Kelley held roles in institutional fixed income on the municipal desk at Lehman Brothers and Barclays Capital, as well as positions in fixed income research at Rocaton Investment Advisors and Goldman Sachs Asset Management. She graduated cum laude from Duke University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. Her professional credentials include FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations and the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation. Kelley lives in Darien, Connecticut with her three children. Her interests include spending time with family, tennis, and traveling.

Sal Sereno is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their individual needs and goals. He focuses on understanding clients' current financial situations and aspirations to create clear strategies that align with their definitions of success. Sal has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, initially serving as an Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Representative at National Securities Corporation from 2017 to 2020. Outside of his professional role, Sal has interests that include fishing, fitness, golf, sailing, skiing, and traveling.

Timothy Byrnes is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at R. W. Pressprich & Co. for 30 years before joining Fidelity in 2021. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods, supporting a range of client needs through discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Steven Nester is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Milford, CT, where he has worked since 2009. He has 17 years of industry experience, including a period with Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance to match them with program models or discretionary managers, offering a range of investment options through both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Pamela Kiernan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2019, following previous roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Kiernan is the sole proprietor of Ware LLC, a consulting firm for which she owns a patent. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both 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 broad investment strategies through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Dennis Brown is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been employed since 1994. He has progressed through various roles including Senior Financial Consultant, Vice President, and First Vice President, and has extensive experience working with employers and plan participants to develop retirement plans. His client focus includes corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, institutional consulting, employee financial health, and personal retirement planning. Dennis holds several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Loyola University Maryland and his High School Diploma from Fairfield College Preparatory School. He has received recognition such as being named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2019 to 2021, and has been awarded the Financial Times Top 401 Retirement Plan Advisors accolade for five consecutive years through 2020. Dennis is involved in his community through participation in organizations including Al's Angels, Fairfield Preparatory School, and Team Woofgang. His personal interests include biking, boating, football, golfing, hiking, music, spending time with family, traveling, and yoga.

Richard Smalley is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets based in Westport, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management options, combining in-house and third-party investment managers, and provides services that include financial planning, custody, and brokerage.

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.