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.

John Zuluaga Romero is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Greenwich, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Goldman Sachs, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and multiple academic and development positions. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

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 at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. and David Lerner Associates, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and annual reviews, using proprietary research and algorithmic tools within a defined investment framework.

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.

Iryna Antonyuk is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at People's Securities, Inc. and has long-standing employment with People's United Bank and H&R Block, where she currently maintains seasonal work as a tax preparer. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Richard Siderowf is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westport, CT, holding the Series 63 designation and bringing 54 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and a range of portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Matthew Querze is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including SagePoint Financial and OSAIC, and operates Querze Wealth Management, where he spends a portion of his time engaged in non-variable insurance services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Michelle Hobart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Citizens Securities, MSI Financial Services, and other firms. She is currently based in Fairfield, CT. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Wayne Curtis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bethel, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of Curtis Financial Services and Insurance, LLC, which provides group insurance benefits and health insurance services to small businesses and individuals. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Kelly Collins is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Trumbull, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Samuel Lazar is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Stamford, CT. He has one year of industry experience, having previously worked at GAMCO Investors, Inc. and Barnum Financial Group. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with Old Oaks Country Club over multiple years. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patricia Weber is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wilton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm serves clients through a large institutional platform that integrates advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Samuel Grossman is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Caraluzzi's Georgetown Market, Bow Ties Cinema, and the University of Connecticut. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brad Mcbrair is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies.

Mark Mezzone is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ridgefield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2016 before joining Raymond James in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of MDJM LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, drawing on diverse portfolio management strategies and extensive affiliated research.

Anders Hebeler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2025 and has prior experience at Mannes Financials and Newport Classic Cruises. He has also worked in various roles at 360 Main, the University of Rhode Island, the Town of Trumbull, and Trumbull High School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform.

Carlos Martinez Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Keller Williams Prestige Properties, Geico, and self-employment. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Joseph Zavory is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2006 and previously spent six years at UBS Financial Services. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kenneth Heiser is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, MetLife Securities Inc., and Baystate Wealth Management. Heiser has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. MML 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, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach includes collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with implementation requiring separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.