Astonia Carey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, she worked at CITIGROUP for five years and Concordia College NY for five years. Outside of her advisory role, she is an ambassador for Swing Chic Golf, a retail and online brand. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, featuring tailored financial planning and extensive client asset management. The firm employs a structured planning process with firm-approved tools and serves both retail and institutional clients.

Mark Giordano is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at OSAIC and American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. Giordano is also a co-founder of FFG Management and Consulting LLC, which focuses on life insurance and fixed annuity sales. 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.

Marc Stein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Purchase, NY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Cetera Advisor Networks and NORTH RIDGE SECURITIES CORP. He is involved in health insurance services for small businesses through WC Hoover and Co., where he provides non-variable insurance products. 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 broad range of financial planning and investment management services, leveraging model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Colin Nardi is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill for five years, applying his expertise to assist individuals and families in managing their wealth and making informed financial decisions. Since graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Providence College in 2021, Colin has developed customized financial plans, implemented tax-efficient wealth strategies, and aligned investment portfolios with clients' long-term goals. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Colin’s mission centers on building lasting relationships based on trust and personalized advice to help clients pursue their financial goals and long-term well-being. Outside of work, he enjoys activities such as basketball, cooking, football, golfing, music, pickleball, spending time with family, table tennis, traveling, and watching movies.

Daniel Breen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Derek Slovak is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

William Budd is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as general partner of Budd Family Limited Liability Limited Partnership, which manages a family cabin. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Erin Sullivan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Ameriprise since 2019 and prior experience in banking and retail. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Janet Fleishman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 1995. In addition to her advisory role, she works as a licensed life and health insurance agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, offering a range of programs including divorce planning and event-driven estate and employer-sponsored planning services.

James Fink Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2016. 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, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Keishara Colby is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in animal care as a dog and cat sitter through Rover and also works with Uber in a transportation capacity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Michael Wein is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Westport, CT, and has 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for nine years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of The Community Synagogue in Westport and leads its social committee, organizing events and fundraising activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and processes.

Kimberly Dejana is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Wealth Strategies of America, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she is a notary public in Connecticut. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm utilizes research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Ryan Williams is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for five years and Bank of America for one year before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and investment modeling techniques to support tailored financial plans.

Kelley Mcwilliams is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2021. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on wealth management that considers her clients' priorities, goals, and aspirations. Her approach incorporates an understanding of how life events, both planned and unexpected, can impact finances. Before transitioning to wealth management, Kelley held roles in institutional fixed income on the municipal desk at Lehman Brothers and Barclays Capital, as well as positions in fixed income research at Rocaton Investment Advisors and Goldman Sachs Asset Management. She graduated cum laude from Duke University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. Her professional credentials include FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations and the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation. Kelley lives in Darien, Connecticut with her three children. Her interests include spending time with family, tennis, and traveling.

Sal Sereno is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their individual needs and goals. He focuses on understanding clients' current financial situations and aspirations to create clear strategies that align with their definitions of success. Sal has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, initially serving as an Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Representative at National Securities Corporation from 2017 to 2020. Outside of his professional role, Sal has interests that include fishing, fitness, golf, sailing, skiing, and traveling.

Cameron Mc Carthy is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, bringing four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mercer Investments for five years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market outlooks to assist clients in their financial decisions.

Timothy Byrnes is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at R. W. Pressprich & Co. for 30 years before joining Fidelity in 2021. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods, supporting a range of client needs through discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Pamela Kiernan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2019, following previous roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Kiernan is the sole proprietor of Ware LLC, a consulting firm for which she owns a patent. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and broad investment strategies through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

David Wilson Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and previously spent 10 years at Neuberger Berman, LLC. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.