Michael Peist is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at Cetera since 2007 and holds a position as a risk management consultant at Apterra Infrastructure Capital, where he analyzes loans and loan portfolios to identify and mitigate risk. Peist also operates a tax preparation business during the tax season. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, encompassing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Brian Scanlon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Citigroup Global Markets. Scanlon has an ownership interest in SCANFAM, LLC, a non-investment-related business he co-owns with his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Stephen Collins is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Citigroup Global Markets, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets services and proprietary research to tailor investment strategies.

Scott Drever is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process includes structured discovery and firm-approved tools but does not typically provide individual security recommendations within its standalone planning services.

Christopher Calabrese is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2009, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 services complemented by Wells Fargo research and tools. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels across a large network of financial advisors.

Michael Taguiam is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 1999. His other business activities include appointments with United Health Care, Reliance Standard, and Sun Life. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across varying net-worth levels, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Ljindon Vukdedaj is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a soccer referee for high school games and assists with a small family farming business focused on fruit, vegetable, and egg production. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Dean Gaugler is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. He has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Donald Kluge is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has operated The Kluge Financial Group LLC since 1987 and has been with Cetera since 2005. He is also involved in selling health insurance and provides tax preparation services through Donald Kluge & Co, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options, financial planning, and retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform with assets under management exceeding $256 billion.

Vincent Camarota Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. He also works with Wealth Group Financial Advisors in Danbury, CT, providing financial services in conjunction with Raymond James guidelines. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting that incorporates risk profiling and analytical modeling to support client goals.

Susan Flanagan is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity's Chappaqua branch, a position she has held since 2024. She has nearly 20 years of experience in the financial industry, focusing on helping clients create and maintain sound financial plans. Susan leads a team dedicated to providing a thorough and client-centered approach to financial planning, aiming to understand clients' priorities and goals. Her prior roles include Assistant Branch Leader at Fidelity's Scarsdale branch from 2022 to 2024, Business Transformation Project Lead at AllianceBernstein from 2018 to 2022, Strategic Sales Manager at AllianceBernstein from 2010 to 2018, and Internal Wholesaler at AllianceBernstein from 2006 to 2010. Throughout her career, Susan has developed expertise in financial planning and business transformation within the investment management sector. Outside of her professional work, Susan is involved in family activities, social events with friends, and parenthood. She also enjoys running and volunteering in her community.

Jason Hsu is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in providing wealth management advice and services. Since joining Merrill Lynch in July 2007 from Morgan Stanley, he has developed expertise in retirement income planning and wealth preservation. Jason focuses on assisting clients with family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and special needs planning, among other areas. He holds multiple professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jason earned a doctorate from SUNY Stony Brook and is proficient in both Chinese and English. Committed to the principle of "clients come first," Jason and his team provide prompt service tailored to clients' unique financial goals. Outside of his advisory role, Jason participates in community activities through organizations such as the Newtown Lions Club and Western Connecticut State University. His personal interests include reading, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Mark Phillips is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked within Wells Fargo-affiliated firms since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in investment-related entities, including Rockee Point, LLC, and Phillips GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and combines advisory recommendations with other financial products and referral channels.

Joseph Vessecchia is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works to positively impact the financial health, wealth, and peace of mind of his clients by partnering with them to develop and implement customized financial plans tailored to each individual. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, initially serving as an Investment Consultant before assuming his current role in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, Joseph worked as a Financial Consultant at E*TRADE LLC from 2018 to 2023. He began his career in the financial services industry as an Associate Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2015 to 2018. Throughout his career, Joseph has focused on providing financial planning and investment consulting services. Outside of his professional work, Joseph has interests in art, baseball, movies, music, pets, and theater.

George Schott is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Clearbridge Investments and Legg Mason, where he was employed for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by Stamford Public Schools. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Brian Hetherington is the Managing Director and Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He leads a team of seven financial professionals dedicated to serving affluent and ultra-affluent clients across the United States. Brian works closely with ultra-affluent families, particularly those who have accumulated wealth through business ownership or leadership roles in large companies, to assist with the transition from high earned income to living off financial assets. His advisory focus includes corporate executive services, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategies, and tax minimization. With over 30 years of experience, Brian's team employs a deliberate investment process centered on preserving and growing client assets over the long term. This approach utilizes a value-oriented, contrarian investment discipline that emphasizes maintaining a margin of safety. Brian and his team draw insight from a strong network of clients, friends, and advisors, which serves as an important resource for their investment decisions. His expertise and work with successful business leaders have led to recognition in industry publications such as Forbes and Barron's. Brian earned his bachelor's degree from Princeton University, where he also participated in football. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Brian is active in several community and educational organizations, including St. Mark's Episcopal Church, where he serves on the vestry and as capital campaign co-chair, Xavier High School, the New Canaan YMCA, and the Friends of Princeton University Football. He also participates in charitable events such as the Closer to Free Cancer Ride. Brian enjoys biking, football, golfing, hiking, music, reading, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Eileen Tiefenthaler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executor or co-executor in estate matters. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Nicholas Colombo is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Criterion Management for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of the Young Professionals Alzheimer's Council under the Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter and serves on the boards of the Armonk Chamber of Commerce and STEER for Student Athletes. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households and organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Patrick Luckart is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2010. From 2012 to 2020, he was a passive member of the Connecticut Asian Pacific American Bar Association, engaging primarily to develop relationships within the legal community. 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, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Thomas Knoesel is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2020. Prior to his advisory role, Knoesel held positions at Revlon Inc. and Sundial Brands LLC. Outside of advising, he owns SanTom Consolidated Companies, a financial consulting business, and works as a part-time driver for Uber. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.