John Fiore is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Greenwich, CT. He joined Merrill in April 2019, bringing extensive experience from his six years as a Senior Private Banker at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, where he worked with high net worth individuals and their families. John focuses on serving hedge fund, private equity, and financial services professionals, providing comprehensive wealth management services that encompass financial planning, investment advisory, private banking, and credit solutions. Before specializing in private wealth management, John held various roles across the financial services industry, including investment banking, institutional sales, derivatives, and prime brokerage with firms such as Chemical Bank, Bankers Trust, Goldman Sachs, Merrill, and later Bank of America/Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Columbia Business School and a bachelor's degree in History from Dartmouth College. John is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is proficient in English and Spanish. He currently resides in Darien, CT with his wife and two daughters. Outside of his professional work, John enjoys cooking, fishing, golfing, hunting, reading, and skiing.

Daniel Le Noir is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Greenwich, CT, and has eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2018 and is currently associated with Bank of America N.A. since 2022. Prior to his career in financial services, he was employed at North East Contractors Inc. for two years. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, enabling access to a wide variety of financial products.

Timothy Riley is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over $500 billion in assets under management and more than 5,400 financial advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and government entities, providing wealth advisory planning and investment consulting primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Christopher Kim is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Elmsford, NY. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, has 17 years of industry experience, and previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. Kim is also an independent insurance agent and is involved as a member and owner of two LLCs, managing administrative support and associate expenses for one of them. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs a structured, collaborative planning process using firm-approved software tools and offers event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate settlement planning.

David Goldwasser is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 27 years before joining Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a tax preparer and serves as an insurance agent. MassMutual Investors Services is a subsidiary of MassMutual 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 programs and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-based financial strategies.

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.

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.

James Fink Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and employing over 5,400 financial advisors. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and government entities, providing wealth advisory planning, investment consulting, and specialized municipal and public finance services.

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.

Lesley Sommers is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cetera. She has been associated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and also operates Sommers Financial Group, Inc., a firm focused on fixed insurance products. Additionally, she works as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Robert Dyer is a Private Wealth Advisor leading a wealth management team within Merrill Private Wealth Management. He serves a select group of high net worth individuals, families, and business leaders, providing comprehensive wealth management advice and strategies. His role includes managing client relationships, directing portfolio strategy, and offering access to credit and lending services through Bank of America. Robert began his career in the Treasury Division at Procter & Gamble in 1988, transitioning to Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management in 1998 as a Senior Associate. He later joined Lehman Brothers Private Investment Management as Senior Vice President before moving to Merrill Private Wealth Management in 2008. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Denison University and an M.B.A. in Finance from Georgetown University, and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Rob and his wife Mary Jo support various charities focused on children and education across New York, Connecticut, Virginia, and the Dominican Republic. He is involved with several professional organizations, including the Bridgeport CT Diocese, Convent of Sacred Heart School CT, Darien CT Police Department, St Lukes School CT, Student Educational Opportunities NY, and Youth for Tomorrow VA.

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.

David Wilson Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 49 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, and Neuberger Berman, LLC. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

Seera Walter is a financial advisor at Merrill with 7 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2014 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates into Bank of America’s platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

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.

Gary Troy is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and David Lerner Associates, Inc. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform that combines advisory services with active sales of financial products.

Jared Levy is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Boca Raton, FL, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously with Metlife Securities Inc. Levy serves on the board of the 501(c)(3) organization Heroes to Heroes and is the owner of LM Startup LLC. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing ongoing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of investment and event-driven planning services.

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.