Alexander Strukov is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2013. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Stamford, CT. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing forward-looking capital market analysis and asset allocation guidance.

Aaron Morgenstern is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience currently advising at Ameriprise in Valhalla, NY. He has held positions at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously worked at Keybank, JPMorgan Securities LLC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Morgenstern has also been affiliated with the State University of New York at New Paltz since 2014. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Patricia Cavicchia is a financial advisor at Merrill with 40 years of industry experience. She has held her current position at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2000. Her credentials include the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Sargent is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2017 and 2018, respectively, with brief prior roles at North Elm Capital and periods of unemployment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include broad retail and institutional investment solutions.

Hailey Opperman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Pfizer and studied at Syracuse University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and a range of investment services supported by structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies.

Brendon Keady is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works to help clients achieve their financial objectives. He focuses on understanding clients' visions and assisting them in constructing meaningful investment strategies. Brendon has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing from Customer Relationship Advocate to Investment Solutions Representative, and currently serves as an Investment Consultant. This experience has provided him with insight into client relations and investment solutions. Outside of his professional role, Brendon has interests in baseball, fitness, golf, food, and traveling.

Paul Eshleman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at firms including LPL Enterprise, Prudential Advisors, and PNC Financial Services Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Kenneth Di Cairano is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously worked at MetLife Securities for 11 years. Di Cairano holds an inactive CPA designation and is a partner in Harbor Oak Professional Services, LLC, which manages tax-related matters and IRS interactions for the partnership. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized services such as divorce, estate-settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Gisell Rivera is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Elmsford, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2007 and has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2004. In addition to her advisory role, Rivera is involved in sales of investment-related products and provides referrals for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of financial advisors and employs model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Hernando Paredes is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he supports clients in creating and maintaining financial plans tailored to their specific goals for future years and generations. He offers a personal level of service and ongoing support through a dedicated service team, assisting clients whether they seek an ongoing planning partnership or occasional timely assistance. His professional experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing from Investment Consultant to Financial Consultant, and currently Vice President, Financial Consultant since 2023. Prior to Fidelity, Hernando worked as Senior Investment Counselor and Investment Counselor at T. Rowe Price, Licensed Financial Specialist at Wachovia Bank, and Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial. Outside of his professional work, Hernando engages in family activities, music, outdoor adventures, reading, and soccer.

Evan Brois is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Laidlaw & Company. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios that utilize mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Eugene Peysakh is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in a variety of roles from 2014 to 2018 before joining Mass Mutual in 2018. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor, consulting with entrepreneurs on business value creation and post-exit financial planning. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 structured, collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with optional implementation of recommendations through brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Miles Saunders is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2016. Saunders is also the owner of MNS Wealth Management, a financial services DBA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Anne Gagnon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees and a finance committee member for Friends of Malta House, a nonprofit organization in Norwalk, CT. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and supports both brokerage and advisory solutions while utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Nicolas Luxama Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of financial advising, he is employed by the City University of New York and has experience serving in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, delivering advice through a large network of investment adviser representatives who use a range of strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Alejandro Doble is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2025 and previously spent several years with Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, Allocation Resource Group, and H. Beck, Inc. He serves as Director of Tax at Allocation Resource Group, engaging in tax preparation and accounting. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and institutional platforms.

Tracy Curtis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she spent 14 years at David Lerner Associate and one year at MSI Financial Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Curtis Financial, focusing on retirement and wealth management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Anne Orr is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in various roles at companies including Serena & Lily, Vineyard Vines, Ivory Ella, and Centric Brands Group. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ashley Kaiser is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2010. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers additional services including custody, underwriting, and securities-backed lending.

Joseph Chwe is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, he worked at TD Bank from 2022 to 2026 and held various roles in education and retail. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.