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.

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.

John Friedman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities for 14 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a GoFundMe initiative supporting the Kuna Indian Tribe by helping to replace their basketball court and provide sneakers for local children. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to assist clients in financial decision-making.

Scott Panza is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MassMutual Investors Services since 2017, and previously at MetLife Securities Inc from 2009 to 2017. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance sales and is a principal of several investment-related entities used for joint investment purposes. MassMutual 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, using firm-approved software tools and offering event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Bruce Manasevit is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in wealth management in 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2007. Prior to his financial advisory career, Bruce served as President and CEO of his family's third-generation business. He leads The Manasevit Group, focusing on family-focused wealth management strategies tailored to each client's unique priorities and goals. Bruce and his team specialize in a range of client focus areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Certified Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Bruce earned his MBA in Finance and Real Estate from Columbia University Business School and a bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis. In addition to his professional work, Bruce is involved with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Foundation as an Emeritus Board Member and serves on the NMDP Investment Subcommittee. He founded the Amy Strelzer Manasevit Research Program in 1998 in memory of his late wife to support research improving outcomes following bone marrow transplantation. Bruce is also a member of organizations including the Columbia University Club of New York and YPO Greenwich. He resides in Fairfield, Connecticut, and enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, biking, cooking, gardening, and traveling.

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.

Pietro Razzino is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors for the Monticello Manor Condominium Association in Bridgeport, CT. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored retirement-income advice and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

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 at J.P. Morgan Securities with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018. Prior to this, he spent 19 years with MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment process.

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 Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, delivering these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Saul Ades is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He began his career at J.P. Morgan in 2024 after attending Cornell University. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

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.

John Marinelli is a Financial Advisor with The Erdmann Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with partners Andrew Billinghurst and Craig Andrzejewski to provide tailored financial guidance to senior executives, business owners, athletes, entrepreneurs, and ultra-affluent families. Their approach involves comprehensive analysis of clients' financial situations, addressing everything from daily cash flow needs to long-term aspirations. The team has expertise in business sales, concentrated stock positions, generational wealth transfer, and liquidity events, emphasizing customization and ongoing engagement to help clients achieve their goals. Before transitioning to financial advising, John was a football coach at various levels, including roles at The University of Arizona, Illinois, Connecticut, and as a high school head coach. He draws parallels between coaching and advising, applying leadership, communication, strategic planning, assessment, adaptability, risk management, and long-term vision skills cultivated through his coaching career. John also has background experience in Corporate Real Estate and Financial Services. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Trinity College and a Master's Degree from Manhattanville College. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, John enjoys a range of sports such as baseball, football, golfing, ice hockey, pickleball, running, and skiing, as well as cooking, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Justin Launer is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 20 years of industry experience, including a decade at First Republic Private Wealth Management prior to joining J.P. Morgan. Launer’s current roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.