Ricky Chernok is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2008 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of trustees for TCS-Synagogue in Westport, CT. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Joshua Miller is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015, and previously spent four years with Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. He is based in Wilton, CT. 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. Their advisory process involves centralized due diligence using quantitative and qualitative research, and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Patricia Carrera is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2008 and was previously affiliated with AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the executor of her deceased father's estate in Westchester County, NY. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a variety of proprietary and third-party programs, including discretionary management options and ERISA fiduciary services, to tailor solutions across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and selected alternative investments.

Searsann Hidalgo is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2017. Prior to her financial services career, she spent nine years in the pharmaceutical industry at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals and two years at Taro Pharmaceutical. Hidalgo also owns Envi$ionaire$ Bookeeping & Tax Solutions, a tax preparation and accounting services business. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and partners with third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for portfolio implementation.

Patrick Nolan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and ICR. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with investment and fee-based financial planning services, offering a broad range of planning options that leverage Wells Fargo’s research and tools.

Lais De Quadros is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and has been part of the Vieira Wealth Management Group since 2015. Her professional role emphasizes supporting business development and management activities with a focus on service model delivery and client acquisition processes. Lais brings a unique perspective to her work based on her background in information technology and finance, which informs her approach to improving productivity and enhancing the client experience through technological innovation. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, tax minimization, and retirement income, among other areas. Lais works closely with professionals, entrepreneurs, and families, particularly those with complex financial situations involving assets in multiple jurisdictions. She collaborates with clients' trusted professional advisors to complement the banking and investment capabilities offered by Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Lais holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Rutgers University and an MBA in Finance and Information Technology from The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. She is accredited as an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in Portuguese and English, she also has proficiency in Spanish and Italian. Outside of work, Lais enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and participating in physical activities such as biking, running, and triathlons. She values deep client relationships and dedicates herself to developing personalized financial strategies that align with clients' long-term goals.

Vaughn Feighan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2017 with a brief period at Daversa Partners and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, Feighan provides mediation services to divorcing couples and has completed continuing education to receive certification in mediation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which includes written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal advice.

Lloyd Mcclean is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2012 and formerly was associated with AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of financial advising, he is president of Moses McClean Productions, LLC, a music services company. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers.

Peter Ju is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016, and previously spent three years with Morgan Stanley. 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 with forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model portfolios and incorporates ESG considerations.

Brigitte Davison is a CFP® and ChFC® designated financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise for 30 years before joining Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She is based in Valhalla, NY. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through its extensive advisor network and specialized consulting programs.

Gabriel Vieira is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, he has held roles at The Home Depot, Hudson Valley Credit Union, Eddie Bauer, Amazon, and has owned Do Dragao Gaming since 2020. He is also a notary public in New York. 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 and asset management through a broad network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing a range of investment strategies and technology tools.

Louis Giangrande is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has six years of industry experience. He has worked with MML Investors Services, LLC since 2020 and with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co since 2017. Outside of financial services, he is also a story producer and writer for ITV Studios America. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm utilizes firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning to develop tailored financial recommendations.

James Weinstock is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 17 years and City National Bank for one year. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of wrap fee advisory programs and customizes investment strategies using a variety of in-house and third-party managers.

David Sarver is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their personal priorities and develop personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. David serves as a resource for a range of financial needs including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. He also provides access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. David's areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, institutional and corporate benefit services, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois System and has earned several professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He is involved with the Norfield Children's Center and has personal interests that include baseball, bowling, chess, hiking, reading, spending time with his family, table tennis, and traveling.

Thomas Murray is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Armonk, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, OSAIC, FSC Securities Corporation, Guardian, Park Ave Securities, and Pdq Security. He also conducts outside insurance sales as a broker specializing in life insurance, long-term care, and fixed annuities. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning and asset management through collaborative, annual engagements that utilize firm-approved software and provide written recommendations without investment discretion.

Stephen Scalero is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Unimin Corp and Soule Blake & Wechler. He is based in Stamford, CT. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Suzanne Lichtman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and joined Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, and divorce, utilizing Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.

Luis Rivadeneira is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Citigroup Global Markets, Citicorp Investment Services, and BNY Mellon Securities Corporation. He serves on the Budget Committee of the Huntington Community First Aid Squad. 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 uses structured planning tools and offers a range of investment and financial services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

George Buck is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at HB Capital Partners from 2016 to 2018 before joining LPL Financial in 2018. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Joseph Pirrone is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, Novick & Company Financial Group, LPL Financial, Equitable Advisors, and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. He is based in Norwalk, CT. Merrill, in conjunction 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.