Colleen Sharkey is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career at Merrill in 1988, initially working in the residential lending group before transitioning to financial advising. She focuses on helping clients manage wealth tailored to their individual needs, emphasizing liability management for both individuals and businesses. With over a decade of experience in residential lending, Ms. Sharkey provides specialized advice on liability management and plays a key role in retirement and employee benefits planning. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Ms. Sharkey earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Sacred Heart University. A lifelong resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Ms. Sharkey volunteers with organizations including the Fight For Two Foundation, Tough Like Tori Foundation, and UNICO-Stamford. She enjoys skiing, cooking, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Francisco Grether is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Villanova University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a manager solutions team.

Brooke Thalacker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Greenwich, CT, holding a Series 66 designation. Brooke joined Morgan Stanley in 2025 after prior experience at the University of Oregon and New Canaan Public Schools. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with an emphasis on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Robert Grillo is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial since 2009. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Noble Property Management, LLC, a family-owned real estate business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to individual and institutional clients, employing tailored, non-discretionary strategies that incorporate risk profiling and scenario modeling. The firm also provides specialized municipal advisory services and customized retirement plan consulting.

Evan Ross is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in White Plains, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2017, he worked at NFP Securities, Inc. for five years. Ross is involved in related business activities including The Ross Company and Asterion Wealth Advisory Group, which operate as DBAs for his LPL business. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a wide range of investment strategies and operational tools.

Richard Cossa is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has accumulated over 17 years of experience in the financial industry, having held various financial advisory roles at firms such as Mahoney Asset Management, Lincoln Financial, Chase Investments, Oppenheimer & Co., Wells Fargo Advisors, and Morgan Stanley. Throughout his career, Richard has developed expertise in navigating different market cycles with a focus on asset allocation and delivering customer service aimed at guiding clients through their retirement planning. His professional journey reflects a consistent commitment to supporting clients in achieving their financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Richard has interests in baseball, fitness, football, golf, and yoga.

Michael Cortina is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Greenwich, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Neuberger Berman for seven years before joining JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm utilizes a combination of quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Walker Brady is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Greenwich, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fieldpoint Private for six years before joining Raymond James & Associates. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Jim Akasala is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at CITI Private Advisory and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent partial owner of a gas station and convenience store. 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. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Jason Said is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at multiple firms, including MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Barnum Financial Group, and has prior experience in the hospitality industry and education. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers by providing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars. The firm structures financial planning as annual, collaborative engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate settlement planning.

Katie Hudson is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Foresters Financial for 11 years before joining Mass Mutual in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she also acts as an agent for life insurance and fixed annuities. 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a collaborative, goal-oriented approach.

Neal Siena is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, he worked at Ameriprise and Federated Securities Corp. He is also president of QuantumView Wealth Management, a financial advisory and planning support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, employing tailored, non-discretionary planning and advanced analytical tools to assist client decision-making.

Allison Andrews is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Andrews & Austin LLC, a non-medical home care business for senior citizens, and serves on the Board of Advisors for Big Brothers Big Sisters in Hartford, Connecticut. 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.

Abraham Mizrahi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at OSAIC, Woodbury Financial Services, Capital One Advisors, and Chase Investment Services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a broad menu of planning options tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth requirements. The firm integrates advisory services with various financial products and referral channels to offer comprehensive financial solutions.

John Salina is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2019, and previously at NYLife Securities and NYLife Insurance from 2014 to 2019. Salina is also involved in insurance brokerage, serving as president of Fortis Brokerage Services. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers through collaborative, goal-oriented planning engagements.

Stanley Weeks is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC for six years and Morgan Stanley for seven years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party resources.

Mitchell Intrieri is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Steven Franco is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He joined Fidelity as a Financial Representative in 2022 and progressed through roles including Investment Consultant before his current appointment. Prior to Fidelity, Steven worked as a Senior Private Client Banker at Key Investment Services in 2022 and served as a Personal Banker at KeyBank from 2018 to 2022. His earlier experience includes roles as a Relationship Manager Officer and Personal Banker at Bank of America from 2012 to 2017. With over a dozen years in the financial services industry, Steven specializes in collaborating with clients to pursue financial goals tailored to their preferences. He emphasizes maintaining and improving financial plans through ongoing and open communication. Steven holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, he has interests in beach activities, food, football, golf, and traveling.

Vincent Villodas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Chase Investment Services Corp. prior to his current role. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Andrew Cushman is a financial advisor based in Greenwich, CT, affiliated with Morgan Stanley. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. Cushman has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.