Christopher Ellis is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at City National Bank and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual, institutional, and corporate clients with a range of advisory programs offering portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client risk profiles using both in-house and third-party managers and provides access to alternative investments and integrated financial solutions.

Eric Westerdale is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Greenwich, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2020, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC, and he spent 14 years at Brooks Brothers before transitioning to finance. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and supports institutional clients via its Institutional Fiduciary Solutions division.

Bo Zhang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Zhang has worked as an independent contractor for Uber. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market modeling techniques.

Carissa Marz is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works alongside her team to provide personalized financial strategies tailored to meet the goals and aspirations of their clients. Carissa’s approach emphasizes thorough attention to detail and professional handling of all aspects of the client relationship. She collaborates with her team to leverage Merrill Lynch's resources in delivering comprehensive wealth management services, including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and tax minimization. Carissa resides in Washington, DC with her husband Ronald Charles Senegal and their children. Together, they enjoy traveling and exploring new experiences.

Saphora Afkhami is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, she worked at UBS, MUFG, and Fiera Capital. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-founder of CRAIIVE, a web application designed to inventory groceries through photos. 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.

Alex West is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Prior to this role, Alex served as an Investments Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. Alex also has experience as a Private Client Advisor and Private Client Banker at J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC between 2016 and 2022. With 10 years in the financial services industry, Alex collaborates closely with individuals and families to understand their circumstances, values, and aspirations. This approach aids clients in navigating complex financial decisions and developing plans aligned with their priorities. Alex's personal interests include comedy, fitness, football, social events with friends, pets, and traveling.

Lora Robertson is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She transitioned into wealth management after a career spanning over two decades focusing on institutional clients. Most recently, she was a Partner at Goldman Sachs, where she oversaw the Global Foreign Exchange Sales business, a role that included living and working in New York City and London. Lora earned her Bachelor's Degree from Princeton University, where she captained the Cross Country and Track teams. She holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations, as well as professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and wealth management for women, sports, and entertainment clients. She remains involved with her alma mater as Co-President of Friends of Princeton Track and serves as a board member of Student Sponsor Partners. Lora lives in Riverside, Connecticut with her family and maintains personal interests in reading, running, and traveling.

Christopher Capalbo is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients and their families to develop personalized financial plans aimed at strengthening and securing their financial futures. He utilizes Fidelity's process to create, implement, and monitor strategies tailored to each client's needs, helping them build confidence and security in their financial wellbeing. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2023, Christopher held the role of Registered Representative at LPL Financial, LLC from 2019 to 2023. His experience also includes analyst positions at Arcim Advisors and Alphastrat in 2019, as well as Lanx Advisors from 2017 to 2019. Earlier in his career, he worked in business development at Goldfinch Capital Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016 and served as Vice President at Titan Advisors, LLC from 2003 to 2011. Outside of his professional work, Christopher's personal interests include football, gardening, and golf.

Michael Sander is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tarrytown, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2017, he worked at National Planning Corporation from 2004 to 2017. He is also involved with The Creative Planners Group, Ltd., where he has been active since 2003. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, supported by research and model portfolios from internal and third-party sources.

Cooper Milledge is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than typical large institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Christian Meier is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with the firm since 2025 and has experience at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and MML Investors Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Manhattan University and has created content on YouTube over the past decade. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative, technology-supported approaches to develop written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Marc Rienas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Danbury, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Northeastern, and John Hancock Financial. Outside of his advisory duties, he works as an Uber driver. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Catherine Andrade is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Janney Montgomery Scott, LPL Financial, and Webster Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by a structured process and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services including estate planning and investment solutions across various financial products.

Andrew Di Nardo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Hartsdale, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank in 2021, he worked at Iron Birch Advisors and Ameriprise Financial Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, utilizing a process that combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and integrates ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Thomas Morton is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2008 and at City National Bank since 2016. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with various wrap fee advisory programs. The firm offers tailored investment strategies using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with options for tax management and responsible investing.

Daniel Mcmahon is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities, principal trading, and market-making.

Donald Freeman III is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005 and also serves as treasurer and president of Carlson & Carlson, Inc., an independent insurance agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers various portfolio management approaches with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and maintains proprietary and third-party model solutions.

Warren Pena is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and has worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, he is a sales agent for individual life and health insurance and owns SoNo Financial LLC, an accounting and bookkeeping entity. MassMutual Investors Services provides financial planning and related services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset management, educational seminars, and tailored planning programs addressing areas such as divorce, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored benefits.

Nestor Mendez Gallione is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Michael Gorsky is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading the firm's office in Greenwich, Connecticut. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2005 and serves in a key leadership role within the organization. Michael's focus areas include executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, and institutional consulting. Throughout his career, Michael has been recognized multiple times by Forbes, including being named "Best-in-State Wealth Advisor" from 2021 through 2026 and earning designations among the "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors." He holds several FINRA registrations, including Series 7, 9, 10, 31, and 66, as well as life, accident, and health insurance licenses. Michael graduated with honors from Franklin & Marshall College, where he was a three-year NCAA Track & Field athlete. Outside of his professional role, Michael participates in community volunteering consistent with Merrill's tradition. His personal interests include cooking, photography, and running.