Darrel Upson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, Upson is involved in business consulting through Endurance Operations Management LLC and Puente Sur Sports Management LLC, and serves on the board of Lutheran Social Services of New York. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations. The firm serves clients with significant investable assets and integrates advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Benjamin Sokol is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2019. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional with over 20 years of experience in financial markets. Benjamin focuses on empowering clients to make informed financial decisions by uncovering their needs and goals, then implementing customized plans. Prior to joining Fidelity, Benjamin worked at JP Morgan from 2012 to 2019 in various positions including Private Client Advisor - Vice President and Investor Associate. He also held roles as Senior Associate in Advisory Services at Thomson Reuters in 2012 and as Senior Proprietary Equity Trader at AMR Capital Trading from 2002 to 2011. Benjamin holds a California Insurance License.

Edward Ragonnet is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and previously was employed at BRC Investment Management, LLC and Unified Financial Securities, Inc. from 2015 to 2016. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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.

Paul Koerner III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Matthew Castaldi is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Wilton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he spent 14 years at SagePoint Financial, Inc. He is also the owner of Castaldi Financial and Insurance, an S-Corp offering life, health, Medicare, and property casualty insurance products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm uses advanced asset-allocation tools and supports various account management approaches, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Anjian Zhu is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, Zhu worked for American Journey Advisors, Inc. for ten years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides personalized retirement planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Henry Milano III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 7 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Lincoln Financial Distributors, LPL Financial, and Northeast Financial Network. Milano has been with Edward Jones since 2024. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Christopher Greco is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JPMorgan Chase. Merrill 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, and institutional investors.

Graham Ross is a financial advisor affiliated with Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Ross Medicare Group LLC, United Healthcare, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brenner Anderson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Nephila Capital, Arbol Inc., Willis Securities, and Trillium Trading, as well as a previous position at Dedham Health and Athletic Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a broad range of investment programs.

Mark Compton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and long-term involvement with Turbodog/Calamity Jane. Outside of his advisory work, he plays guitar in a band. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven investment process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David Juechter is a financial professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at First Trust Portfolios L.P. and First Trust Advisors L.P. In addition to his role at Cetera, he is also associated with Hunter Financial Advisors Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and investment strategies.

Graham Murray is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience as a financial advisor. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2007, he has focused primarily on working with employers and plan participants to develop and manage successful retirement plans. In 2015, he was designated a Retirement Benefits Consultant, and he actively assists over 100 corporate clients with implementing and overseeing their retirement plans. He holds several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor™ (CPFA™) earned in 2018 from the National Association of Plan Advisors and Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®) through the Trusted Retirement Advisor University at The Anderson School of Business at UCLA. Graham engages directly with clients to understand their financial concerns and goals, developing tailored recommendations with the support of a network of specialists within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Bank of America, N.A. Graham earned a Bachelor's Degree from Manhattanville College and also attended Hobart & William Smith Colleges. He resides in Stamford, CT with his wife Susie, Vice President at Blythedale Children’s Hospital, and their two children. They spend time during the summer and fall at their home on Martha's Vineyard.

Edward Hynes III is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in personalized wealth management strategies with a focus on legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Edward emphasizes Goals Based Wealth Management, tailoring investment recommendations to his clients' individual goals rather than market predictions. With over 40 years of experience on Wall Street, he has served in roles ranging from Research Analyst to Manager at firms including Lehman Brothers, First Boston, Swiss Bank, and UBS, working internationally in New York, Tokyo, London, Chicago, and San Francisco. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from George Washington University and earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2001. Edward also maintains multiple FINRA registrations including Series 3, 4, 7, 8, 24, 63, and 65. His professional affiliations include membership in the Western CT Estate & Tax Planning Council, where he is a past board director. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Edward is active in community organizations. He serves on the boards of the Buglisi Dance Theatre and the National Dance Institute (NDI), and has formerly served on the City of Norwalk CT Pension Board and the advisory board for the Westport Historical Society. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Howard Schachter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Danbury, CT, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services from 2016 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in education through AEFA classes and provides tax preparation and accounting services with Jackson Hewitt. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios, research, and various technology tools.

Danielle Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, aside from a brief period at Wells Fargo. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jennifer Evans is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she is a limited partner in Bubbletastik LLC, a business that sells bath and body products online and at markets, and works as an affiliate marketer. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Brian Nerreau is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a commissioner for the Town of Fairfield Parks and Recreation Commission. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include both retail and institutional solutions.

Mark Reitman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Rudy Q BBQ, a retail and online business based in Newport, Rhode Island. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Michael Brand is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with five years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Elmsford, NY, and has worked at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and TIAA during his career. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of planning services and educational seminars, delivering collaborative, goal-based recommendations without investment discretion.