Tomeka Robinson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Danielle Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014, aside from a brief period at Wells Fargo. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Matthew Hecker is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Shelton, CT. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at General Nutrition Company and Central Connecticut State University. Hecker is also an independent insurance agent, selling life insurance, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services 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 uses firm-approved software tools to deliver written recommendations through annual, collaborative financial planning engagements.

Mark Reitman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Rudy Q BBQ, a retail and online business based in Newport, Rhode Island. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Helen Curtin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Curtin is a member of the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Jeremy Stewart is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was involved with Machrotech LLC for nine years and worked as a self-employed professional for eight years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ben Zeisler is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in working with individuals, families, and business owners, providing personalized planning and tailored wealth management strategies. His services include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, special needs planning strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Ben holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Finance from Bentley University. He has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is also a member of the professional organization Kappa Pi Alpha. Raised in Fairfield, Connecticut, Ben now serves clients in the community where he grew up. He enjoys golfing, fishing, and skiing in Vermont during the winter. His professional philosophy centers on helping clients uncover what matters to them and their families to create strategies for pursuing their financial goals.

Gregory Coghlan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Christie Coghlan Investment Management LLC with his spouse and serves as a trustee for the associated 401(k) plan. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu that includes niche services such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, with advisors delivering tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and tools.

Melissa Rios is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, LPL Financial, and Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. She is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, including discretionary and non-discretionary advisory work and fund advisory services.

Harris Halloran is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Northwestern Mutual and Zinnia, as well as educational roles at several schools. 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 clients, and charitable organizations.

Gillian Hannon is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Barings, and the University of South Carolina. She also has experience as an insurance broker, selling individual life, disability, long-term care insurance, fixed annuities, and health products. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Heidy Villarroel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes six years at Ameriprise and nine years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Charles Gay is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Fairfield, Connecticut office. He serves families and individuals, including multigenerational families, business owners, and clients preparing for or living in retirement. Charles focuses on developing personalized wealth management strategies that align with his clients' long-term goals, with an emphasis on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Charles joined Merrill Lynch in 2007 and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and holds a master's degree from Cornell University. Charles lives in Ridgefield, Connecticut, with his wife and three children. In his personal time, he enjoys golfing, skiing, and practicing yoga.

Melissa Morley is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked for 13 years at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to deliver customized investment solutions.

Matthew Cosco is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2024, he worked at Trinity College and New Canaan High School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Kassandra Petrocelli is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been employed since 2017. In her current role, she works closely with a Wealth Management Team to assist clients in pursuing their financial goals through personalized financial planning. Her experience at Fidelity includes various positions such as Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, Investment Sales Associate, and Brokerage Operations Representative, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of financial services and client relationship management. This progression within the firm highlights her commitment to developing tailored strategies that align with each client's unique needs and priorities. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Kassandra engages in activities such as cooking and baking, photography, tennis, traveling, and attending social events with friends.

Charles Valenzuela is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2003 and is also involved as an insurance agent selling life, accident, health, and disability insurance. Valenzuela maintains a principal role with PDI Financial Group, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Mark Burton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary of Audiotronics, a family-owned business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of investment services supported by firm-approved planning tools and models.

Laura Boretsky is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS Financial Services since 2007. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Robert O'Donnell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Annuities for 14 years and operated O'Donnell Consulting (Longevity Partners) for eight years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad spectrum, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.