Kevin Stanley is a CFA® charterholder with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Charles Schwab in Stamford, CT, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to Schwab, he spent seven years at Fidelity Investments. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions supported by centralized operations and a formal process for alternative investments.

Matthew Honig is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Elevance Health and Oppenheimer. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households across various net worth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Charles Mungai is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer and elder at Harvest Time Church in Greenwich, 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 range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Shauna Simpson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019. Prior to this, she held positions in private family offices and was involved with Birth Bungalow LLC. Outside of her advisory role, Simpson owns and operates a dog training business called Right From The Start. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Hershey is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Darien, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2008 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an employee of JPMorgan Bank, enabling him to offer certain banking products and services. 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 applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

William Healey is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on multi-generational families and accomplished professionals. He assists clients in defining their objectives, developing thoughtful financial plans, and simplifying complex investment, tax, and long-term planning decisions. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2019, William accumulated over 30 years of experience in institutional asset management, serving in leadership roles at State Street Global Advisors, GE Asset Management, and MetLife. He was most recently Head of Active Fixed Income Portfolio Management and Global Rates at State Street, where he led portfolio management for Core and Core Plus strategies serving both institutional and retail clients. William holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Economics with a finance major from Lehigh University and an MBA, cum laude, in Finance from The Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He is a member of the CFA Society Stamford and the Lehigh Wall Street Council. Residing in Greenwich for over 25 years, William is engaged in his community through coaching youth sports. He has coached football for the Glenville Mavericks in the Greenwich Youth Football League for the past two decades and has served on its board. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, football, golfing, music, reading, and spending time with his family.

Sarah Kohart is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2018 and previously was with Jefferies & Company, Inc. from 2010 to 2018. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Jonathan Castle is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill from 2009 to the present, with a brief period at BofA Securities in 2019. He is based in Stamford, CT. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Sultan Bilal is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 40 years of industry experience, including roles at MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2013. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in non-MassMutual insurance brokerage, focusing on individual and group life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 programs, employing firm-approved analytical tools to support collaborative, goal-oriented client engagements.

William Edelson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has worked with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in individual life, property/casualty, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities, and serves as an executor for a family estate. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser affiliated with MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual planning engagements and offers specialized programs including divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Nicholas Byrnes is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and HSBC entities. He is also an owner and partner in Redding Golf & Country Club LLC. 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 their investment process.

Eugenia Miceli is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for a cooperative building in Tarrytown, NY. 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 uses an IPS-driven, modern portfolio theory-based approach and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Lisa Patton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2003 to 2016 and at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public in Danbury. 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 includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Thomas Mc Candless is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Eastchester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors for The Miracle League of Westchester. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Susan Kaupie is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, she worked for five years at Centric Property Group. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide set of products and services.

Jill Scalisi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at firms including Kopentech LLC, Academy Securities Inc, and Tigress Financial Partner. Outside of finance, she is the founder and CEO of Scalisi Cosmetics LLC, a cosmetics manufacturing and distribution business she has operated since 2009. 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 an ESG eligibility framework.

William Robins is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on providing comprehensive wealth management strategies and financial planning services. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2020 through the Accelerated Growth Program, William brings extensive experience in managing the complex financial needs of affluent clients. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, underpinning his commitment to acting in the best interests of his clients. William's expertise includes balance sheet analysis, cash flow management, retirement planning, portfolio construction, and investment management. He serves as a Senior Portfolio Advisor, helping clients pursue their objectives through customized investment strategies and discretionary portfolio management using Merrill Lynch's model portfolios and third-party investment options. His investment approach emphasizes short-term volatility reduction and long-term risk management, leveraging the resources of the Bank of America's Chief Investment Office. William also collaborates with clients' advisors on tax, liability, and estate considerations. William earned a bachelor's degree in Economics from New York University. He lives in Pound Ridge, New York, with his wife Jillian and their two sons. Outside of his professional work, William enjoys activities such as basketball, biking, cooking, golfing, hiking, music, skiing, traveling, writing, and spending time with his family.

Melanie Powell is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, overseeing advisory services and risk management in the West Nyack, New York office. In her role as a producing director and Vice President, she works closely with clients to understand their concerns and priorities and supports financial advisors in delivering client-centered services. Her expertise focuses on implementing wealth management strategies that emphasize portfolio construction aimed at reducing risk and minimizing taxes. Melanie holds several professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a concentration in Finance from the State University of New York at Oneonta. She participates in community activities, having been past president of the Broadacres Women's Golf League, and volunteers with local organizations such as the Center for Food Action and Habitat for Humanity. Melanie also engages with the community by offering investment education classes geared towards women investors. She resides in Bardonia, New York.

Eliezer Gewirtzman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 license and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2016 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is the board president of Yedei Chesed, Inc., an organization that supports developmentally disabled individuals, and he is also a partner in a company providing speech language therapy services. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, structuring client engagements as annual, collaborative processes using firm-approved analytical tools.

Alexandra Allen is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raem Capital for nine years before joining Merrill in 2024. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates model-based and discretionary investment strategies implemented by Managed Account Advisors LLC and affiliated managers, supported by Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.