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.

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.

Bruce Manasevit is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial advising in 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2007. Bruce leads The Manasevit Group, focusing on providing tailored wealth management strategies that address clients' financial concerns, opportunities, and goals. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, tax minimization, and small business strategies. Prior to entering wealth management, Bruce was President and CEO of his family's third-generation business. He holds an MBA from Columbia University Business School and a bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis. His professional designations include Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Bruce is involved in community initiatives related to bone marrow transplantation. He serves as an Emeritus Board Member of the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Foundation and founded the Amy Strelzer Manasevit Research Program in 1998 to support research for patient outcomes following bone marrow transplantation. He lives in Fairfield, Connecticut, and enjoys activities such as tennis, biking, cooking, gardening, traveling, and spending time with his family.

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.

Scott Rainaud is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors in Greenwich, CT. He previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. for nine years. Rainaud holds the Series 66 designation. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including retirement, education, business-owner transition, and special-needs analysis, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

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.

Andrew Bresnahan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan and its affiliated entities since 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory framework.

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.

John Rosito is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Forrester Research and A+E Networks. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with wedding videography for a family business and operates a small bowtie-making enterprise. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diverse investment portfolios and advisory mandates.

Thomas Vacheron is a Private Wealth Advisor who leads Vacheron DiSabato & Associates at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 1983 and founded his team, which specializes in creating comprehensive strategies for high net worth clients that encompass family wealth management, new wealth management, and portfolio management services. His team often addresses traditional wealth accumulation as well as executive stock options, philanthropic initiatives, and intergenerational wealth transfer. Vacheron has received recognition on Barron's "Top 1,200 Financial Advisors" list annually from 2009 through 2025 and on Forbes' "America's Top Wealth Advisors" list from 2016 through 2026. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation and is a graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, class of 1983. Earlier in his career, Vacheron managed the Merrill Lynch office in Fairfield, Connecticut from 1989 to 1993. In terms of community involvement, Thomas Vacheron serves on the board of First Tee of Connecticut. His personal interests include biking, golfing, tennis, traveling, and yoga.

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.

Eric Schod is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Bridgeport, CT, holding a Series 66 credential with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co. Inc. and is a partner at Corporate Benefit Enterprises LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Schod is also a bassist and booking artist with RemSept LLC. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisers using various portfolio strategies and operational tools.

Charles Mcmanus III is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored recommendations utilizing proprietary research and planning tools, with planning engagements typically offered on a discrete basis.

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.