Mark Hannigan is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Darien, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth in 2019, he worked at Allied Wealth Partners, Securian Financial Services Inc, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in Medicare product referrals. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors. The firm provides a comprehensive platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services, serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment options.

Mark Scozzafava is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Darien, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and NYLife Distributors LLC. Outside of finance, he is an owner of Northeast Fish Co., a wholesale seafood distributor, where he participates in strategic decision-making. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and plan sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Roberto Rabassa Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing, LPL Financial, Bank of America, and Merrill. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and utilizing various third-party arrangements.

Matthew Gruseke is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Bienville Capital Management, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Inc, and Fieldpoint Private Securities LLC. His current role at Rockefeller began in 2023. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, as well as institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates as a registered broker-dealer and provides a comprehensive investment platform through Rockefeller Global Investment Management, delivering customized solutions across equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Urszula Madra is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, and MetLife Securities. She has been with Hightower Advisors and its affiliated broker-dealer since 2022. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes multi-manager solutions and manager selection, using both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Alexandra Miele is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Hightower Advisors since 2013. Alexandra has also engaged in paid speaking for advanced financial planning seminars through Purpose Consulting Group. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, with a broad range of portfolio construction options.

Ronald Dragotta is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he specializes in retirement benefit consulting and personalized wealth management strategies. With over 27 years of industry experience, he adopts a goals-based approach to help clients pursue their long-term financial objectives by utilizing professional asset managers and investment platforms. Ronald focuses on Merrill's 401(k) Retirement Plan platform and provides services to local communities and organizations. He works closely with a team within his office and leverages the resources of Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to deliver active and dedicated service. His areas of expertise include corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, employee financial health, personal retirement planning, and individual and corporate investment strategy. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Hofstra University and professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of work, Ronald spends time with his wife Linda, an elementary school teacher, and their two daughters, Catherine and Caroline. They enjoy outdoor activities such as running, hiking, and kayaking on the Long Island Sound. Ronald is also involved in volunteering with community organizations.

Elizabeth Schroder is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 40 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008, following a period at City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers, and provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Bruce Brown is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for a family trust. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Anthony Carpentieri is a Private Wealth Advisor and managing partner of the Erdmann, Giannetti, Brookfield, Carpentieri Group within Merrill Private Wealth Management. He provides custom wealth management services, strategies, and advice for senior executives and families at the crossroads of transitions and significant life events. His practice focuses on areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Carpentieri holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Economics, and Legal Studies and an MBA in Management, both from Iona College. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) certification. He began his career with Merrill in 2007 and has been recognized as the #1 Next Generation Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill by Forbes for multiple years, as well as being part of the Erdmann, Giannetti, Brookfield, Carpentieri group ranked among Barron's Top Private Wealth Advisory Teams. He is involved in the community, serving on the Board of Trustees for the Alumni Association of Iona University and previously on the Board of Trustees at Burke Catholic. His personal interests include basketball, boating, reading, writing, and spending time with his family.

Declan Thall is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pergola Haus and Strong Point Wealth Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

William Tripodo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and offers a broad range of investment and financial solutions.

Michael Wray is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior roles include positions at First Republic Investment Management, Bank of America, and Merrill. He serves on the advisory board of Korean K9 Rescue, a charity that re-homes dogs from Korea, where he provides advice and volunteers at events. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC offers investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and provides non-discretionary services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Lukasz Janko is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, Key Investment Services, and Santander Securities. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 recommendations.

Andrew Goldstein is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers with Select Human Services, a nonprofit agency in Pleasantville, New York, and owns a real estate property management business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employing a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Michael Cappiello is an Investment Consultant who focuses on helping clients plan their financial futures based on their specific goals. He provides personalized guidance tailored to each client's unique financial background. Michael combines his professional role with his experience as a father, emphasizing the pursuit of financial peace of mind and the protection of clients' legacies. He has professional experience as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025. Michael's personal interests include art, golf, kayaking, parenthood, skiing, and swimming.

John Horner is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in areas including Corporate Executive Services, Executive Compensation, Family Wealth Management Strategies, LGBT Wealth Planning, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Socially Responsible, Values Based, and ESG Investing, Special Needs Planning Strategies, Sports & Entertainment, and Retirement Income. John has extensive experience in executive management, sales management, sales, marketing, and relationship management within the securities, investment management, and banking industries. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service in International Economics from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. Outside of his professional work, John is involved with community organizations such as the New Canaan Fire Department. He is also affiliated with the New Canaan Fire Company No. 1, Trout Unlimited, and the National Sporting Clays Association. John is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dale Akinla is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Akinla serves on the investment committee for St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Bedford, New York, where he reviews investment policy guidelines and monitors the church’s endowment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kerry Karangelen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, Karangelen is involved in equestrian-related activities through his sole proprietorship of an equestrian LLC and operates a fashion app linking to equestrian gear. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Brian O'Connor is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2007 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of advisory work, he is the sole owner of a rental property business in Long Beach Township, New Jersey. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.