Linda Schoff Coletti is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. She works closely with clients to develop and implement financial plans tailored to their goals and objectives, utilizing Fidelity's comprehensive resources. With over 25 years of experience in Wall Street and financial planning, Linda has held various roles including Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2018 to 2023, Vice President Investment Counselor at David Lerner Associates from 2016 to 2018, and Senior Vice-President Institutional Sales at Cantor Fitzgerald from 2001 to 2009. Her extensive background also includes positions such as Vice President Nasdaq Trading at Robertson Stephens & Company and Nasdaq Trader at Cantor Fitzgerald. Throughout her career, Linda has gained expertise in wealth growth, protection, and transfer, drawing upon her diverse experience across the financial services industry.

Carolina Mcgoey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2015, including seven years with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with The Real Real, Inc. and is a partner in Bayview 360 LLC, a rental property and recreation business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools alongside broad investment offerings.

Richard Hirsh is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greenwich, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Fairfield Beach Resident Association. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, algorithm-supported advice primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Frank Newman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Elmsford, NY, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations along with a Series 66 license. He has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and MML Investors Services, LLC. Newman also works as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements around annual collaborative relationships with clients.

Michael Torres is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Northwestern Mutual. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with access to multi-asset portfolios, alternative investments, and integrated brokerage and custody services.

Kevin Demshak is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2006. Currently based in Darien, CT, his career includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and uses systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks in its investment process.

Loren Ward is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management’s World Headquarters in 2007 and joined the Werbitt Cicale Group in 2010. Loren collaborates with Judith and Jacqueline to tailor wealth management services and recommendations to individual client needs, focusing on wealth planning and financial strategies for clients and their children. She works with rising business leaders, young families, and entrepreneurs to emphasize the importance of future planning, saving, and investing. Loren holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Bucknell University. In 2021, she was designated as a Sports & Entertainment Advisor by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Her work has been recognized through multiple Forbes listings, including the 2024 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" as a member of the Werbitt Cicale team, the 2023 Forbes "Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State", and previous recognitions dating back to 2018. Loren is also involved in several community organizations such as the Bucknell University Professional Network, City Year New York Investment Community Board, Co-Chair of the City Year New York Women's Board, Let's Win Pancreatic Cancer, and the YWCA of White Plains & Central Westchester.

Frank Lawrence IV is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2021 and was previously with Bank of America and Merrill from 2015 to 2021. Outside of his financial practice, he serves as head coach of a 7th grade boys youth lacrosse team in Riverside, CT and is co-owner of a retail store specializing in olive oils and vinegars. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of financial planning options including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. Advisors develop tailored recommendations using firm research and planning tools, with implementation through brokerage or advisory programs as optional.

Jessica Mcgovern is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2010. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Jeffrey Fitz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BANK of AMERICA, Merrill Lynch, Raymond James Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He also provides investment advisory services through his independent firm, Stratos Wealth Partners. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, combining a broad advisory network with significant non-advisory financial activities.

Asmir Malevic is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at several J.P. Morgan affiliates since 2016 and was previously with Invesco Distributors, Inc. from 2019 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kevin McAvoy is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2016, McAvoy spent 35 years at MetLife Securities Inc. He also works as an insurance agent specializing in property/casualty, life, disability, long-term care, health, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software tools.

Michael Roman Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019. His background includes time at the University of Rhode Island and a role at The 'Port Restaurant. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning facilitated by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm‑approved tools and market simulations.

Andrew Redhead is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, UBS Financial Services, and Northwestern Mutual. Charles Schwab serves 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a centralized operational structure supporting a large client base.

Ewa Gebicka Dedios is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at People's United Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Daniel Jensen is a Financial Advisor at Heisler, MacKenzie & Associates, a team within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in May 2015 and earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification in April 2020. In July 2025, he advanced his career by joining Heisler, MacKenzie & Associates as a Team Financial Advisor. Daniel holds a bachelor's degree from Indiana University, Bloomington. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Daniel emphasizes that financial planning is an ongoing process that evolves with clients' changing priorities and life circumstances. His approach involves careful listening, asking insightful questions, and tailoring advice to help clients make confident financial decisions with clarity and focus. Daniel resides in Fairfield, CT with his wife, Megan, their two daughters, and their English Cocker Spaniel. His personal interests include fishing, football, music, reading, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Suzanne Pfau is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1994 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an administrator for a fiduciary entity based in Naples, Florida. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Peter Kappel is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch since 1996 and at Bank of America, NA since 2009. Additionally, he has a longstanding association with Connecticut Metallurgical Processes Inc dating back to 1968. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Brenner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Mercer Allied Company, L.P. for 22 years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. Brenner holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Kjersten Lazar is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James & Associates since 2007. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and is based in Somers, NY. Lazar is also a trustee and secretary for Player'e Eye Football Club, contributing to board meeting documentation. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.