Thomas Dornan serves as the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch's Darien, Connecticut office. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2008 and is a partner of the Anderson Dornan Kennedy Group. In his role, he works with successful individuals, families, and business owners, focusing on helping multi-generational families navigate investment management, retirement planning, wealth transfer, and legacy planning. His approach centers on tailoring strategies that align with clients’ financial goals, values, and long-term aspirations. Mr. Dornan holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Fordham University and graduated from Fairfield College Preparatory School. His credentials support his expertise in personalized financial planning and retirement planning. Outside of his professional work, Thomas Dornan lives with his wife and two children in Darien, Connecticut. He contributes to the community by serving on the Board of Directors of the Darien YMCA and The Community Fund of Darien. His past volunteer activities include involvement with Filling in the Blanks and Shatterproof. In his personal time, he enjoys skiing, paddle sports, golf, and tennis.

Betty Basilone is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her tenure at Wells Fargo includes roles with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2026, Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a power of attorney for her spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Ann Miller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016 and spent one year at Citigroup Global Markets prior to that. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes and firm-approved tools to support its financial advisors.

William Nolan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Greysteel and Deloitte. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria.

Forrest Close is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, including 25 years on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Forrest is a member of the GC Group at Merrill Lynch, which focuses on assisting multigenerational families with maintaining their lifestyles and making informed decisions about the growth and preservation of their wealth. Forrest holds the Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations, as well as the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® designation. He earned his B.A. in Economics from Columbia University. In his role, Forrest manages custom investment strategies and selects from a broad range of model portfolios and third-party investment strategies, often managing these strategies on a discretionary basis through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Outside of his professional work, Forrest is active in his community. He has served as President of the Board at Trackside, the Wilton CT Teen Center, and is involved with the Wilton Presbyterian Church. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, engaging in activities such as tennis, skiing, and spending time at the beach.

Jason Pollack is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Outside of his advisory role, he is also active as a real estate agent at ERA Blanchard in Manchester, CT. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment strategies developed by internal and third-party research teams and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Ross Mannino is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wilton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Edward Banks Jr. is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. He is also involved in insurance sales through Banks Wealth Management LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, employing a range of portfolio construction tools and multiple platform solutions.

Gregory Romatzick is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping clients develop customized wealth planning strategies tailored to their individual circumstances. His focus includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and retirement income. Gregory holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the Charles F. Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University, where he was a member of the rowing team. He resides in Shelton, Connecticut, with his wife, Lizette, and their two children, Oliver and Elodie. Outside of work, Gregory enjoys a variety of activities including swimming, biking, football, racquetball, scuba diving, skiing, soccer, volleyball, and woodworking.

Jeremy Taubman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including a prior role at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. His background also includes work in education and physical therapy. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven portfolios and offers access to third-party asset managers, along with affiliated insurance and trust services.

Christopher Brockett is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Equitable Advisors with seven years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at the University of New Haven and Lowe's Home Improvement. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers its services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Janice Lorenzetti is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Joseph Kemka is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on delivering customized financial strategies to help clients pursue their short- and long-term goals. His approach includes addressing a wide range of client needs such as estate planning, investments, tax minimization, wealth transfer, and retirement income. Joseph leverages extensive experience in financial services to advise clients, including those who have recently undergone business sales or liquidity events. He emphasizes understanding clients’ priorities to develop strategies tailored to their unique financial circumstances. He also integrates access to banking services focused on strategic and personalized financial guidance. Joseph holds a Bachelor's Degree from Marist College and holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Raymond Passero is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds a Series 63 designation and has 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and David Lerner Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he is a licensed CPA providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and various advisory wrap programs.

Ian Bass is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2016 following a nine-year tenure at Morgan Stanley. Prior to his career in financial advisory, Ian served as President and CEO of a wholly-owned subsidiary of Media General, Inc. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is registered with Series 7, 31, and 66 FINRA licenses, as well as State Insurance licenses. Ian earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from the University of Bridgeport and completed an accredited certificate program at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. His professional expertise includes wealth preservation, portfolio management, investment planning, and strategies tailored for high net worth and high profile clients. He collaborates with specialists at Merrill Lynch who focus on equities, fixed income, managed portfolios, and estate planning services. In addition to his professional role, Ian is actively involved in community and philanthropic organizations. His current and past roles include Board member of the Fair Acres Association, committee member of the Humane Society of the United States, Board member of the Pootatuck Yacht Club, Board member of RYASAP, and former Treasurer and Finance Chair of Temple Israel in Westport, Connecticut. Ian's personal interests include boating, golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Meghan Annunziato is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Woodbridge International and the University of Connecticut. She has been with Merrill since 2021 and concurrently associated with Bank of America since 2025. Merrill, along 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Hurwitz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at David Lerner Associates, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. He is based in Trumbull, CT. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Jacklyn Hart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stratford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Nia Impact Advisors LLC, JOHCM Funds Distributors, LLC, and Foreside Financial Services, LLC. Outside of advisory work, she serves as a Compliance Manager at FIN Compliance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research models and third-party subadvisors.

Roland Wauthier is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving the financial needs of families and executives since joining the firm in 1997. His experience encompasses areas such as retirement planning, business transitions, legacy planning, liquidity management, and portfolio management services. Roland graduated from Western Connecticut State University’s Ancell School of Business with a major in finance and a minor in accounting. He has pursued advanced financial education, including programs at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Executive Education and Fairfield University’s College for Financial Planning. He earned the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification in 2007 and the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation in 2009. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Outside of his professional activities, Roland participates in community volunteering and enjoys outdoor activities such as biking, cooking, hiking, music, and skiing.

Ryan Verdi is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has recently begun his career in the financial industry, having prior experience at LogicSource and working with various country clubs. Outside of finance, he is involved with 3 Strong Bros, an entrepreneurial venture he has been part of since 2020. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved software and provides specialized planning programs, including divorce and estate settlement services.