Lisa Patton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she is a notary public. 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 sources.

Thomas Mc Candless is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Eastchester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors for The Miracle League of Westchester. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Gregory Shevlin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at First Republic Securities Company, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates ESG considerations.

Susan Kaupie is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2019, following five years at Centric Property Group. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jill Scalisi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Kopentech LLC, and Academy Securities Inc. Outside of finance, she is the founder and CEO of Scalisi Cosmetics LLC, a cosmetics manufacturing and distribution business she started in 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence and integrates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

William Robins is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in holistic strategic planning and client relations. He provides clients with a comprehensive understanding of financial solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America, serving as a singular point of contact across the enterprise. His role involves maintaining close contact with clients to deliver efficient, best-in-class service and leveraging resources such as the Chief Investment Office to guide investment decisions. Robins' expertise encompasses a broad range of financial planning areas, including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, special needs planning strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, underscoring his commitment to acting in his clients' best interests. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from New York University. Outside of his professional life, Robins engages in activities such as basketball, biking, cooking, golfing, hiking, music, skiing, spending time with family, traveling, and writing. His personal philosophy centers on helping clients uncover what matters to them and their families to create strategies for their financial goals.

Melanie Powell is the Resident Director and a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. In her role as Resident Director, she oversees advisory services and risk management for the West Nyack, New York office. Additionally, she serves as Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor, working directly with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their long-term goals. Melanie entered the financial services industry in 2008 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2010. Her expertise focuses on implementing wealth management strategies, with particular emphasis on constructing portfolios designed to reduce risk and minimize taxes. She specializes in areas such as managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, special needs planning strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a concentration in Finance from the State University of New York at Oneonta. Melanie has earned multiple professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of her professional work, she has served as past president of the Broadacres Women's Golf League and volunteers with local organizations including the Center for Food Action and Habitat for Humanity.

Eliezer Gewirtzman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 10 years of experience in the industry. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2016 and has additional experience at MassMutual Life Insurance Company dating back to 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as board president of Yedei Chesed, Inc., an organization supporting developmentally disabled individuals, and is a partner in a firm that provides speech language therapy services. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and investment management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a collaborative approach with client-specific analysis tools and provides various planning programs, including recent additions like standalone Divorce Planning.

Alexandra Allen is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Raem Capital for nine years before joining 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 offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Dornan serves as the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch's Darien, Connecticut office. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2008 and is a partner of the Anderson Dornan Kennedy Group. In his role, he works with successful individuals, families, and business owners, focusing on helping multi-generational families navigate investment management, retirement planning, wealth transfer, and legacy planning. His approach centers on tailoring strategies that align with clients’ financial goals, values, and long-term aspirations. Mr. Dornan holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Fordham University and graduated from Fairfield College Preparatory School. His credentials support his expertise in personalized financial planning and retirement planning. Outside of his professional work, Thomas Dornan lives with his wife and two children in Darien, Connecticut. He contributes to the community by serving on the Board of Directors of the Darien YMCA and The Community Fund of Darien. His past volunteer activities include involvement with Filling in the Blanks and Shatterproof. In his personal time, he enjoys skiing, paddle sports, golf, and tennis.

Casey Smyth is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Greenwich, CT, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework and leveraging broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Jacqueline Cicale is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with the firm since 1985 and has partnered with Judith for over 37 years. Jacqueline specializes in portfolio strategy, focusing on creating wealth for both business clients and individuals. Her expertise includes designing strategies to manage cash flow, lending, corporate retirement plans, and stock option plans for business clients. For individual and family clients, she constructs investment portfolios aligned with their specific goals and regularly reviews and adjusts these portfolios in response to changes in global markets. Jacqueline holds a Bachelor's Degree from Mercy College of Health Sciences and holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Over the years, she has been recognized multiple times by Forbes, including listings on the "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors," "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State," and "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" for several consecutive years. These recognitions reflect her sustained experience, client retention, and adherence to industry best practices.

Ann Miller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016 and spent one year at Citigroup Global Markets prior to that. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes and firm-approved tools to support its financial advisors.

Forrest Close is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, including 25 years on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Forrest is a member of the GC Group at Merrill Lynch, which focuses on assisting multigenerational families with maintaining their lifestyles and making informed decisions about the growth and preservation of their wealth. Forrest holds the Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations, as well as the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® designation. He earned his B.A. in Economics from Columbia University. In his role, Forrest manages custom investment strategies and selects from a broad range of model portfolios and third-party investment strategies, often managing these strategies on a discretionary basis through the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Outside of his professional work, Forrest is active in his community. He has served as President of the Board at Trackside, the Wilton CT Teen Center, and is involved with the Wilton Presbyterian Church. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, engaging in activities such as tennis, skiing, and spending time at the beach.

David Rabideau is a Private Wealth Manager with Merrill Private Wealth Management. He has over 30 years of experience serving as the primary and trusted advisor to families, focusing on building long-term personal relationships that often span multiple generations. David's approach centers on active listening to understand his clients' needs and objectives, providing tailored solutions and a first client experience. His expertise lies in helping families efficiently manage, grow, and preserve their wealth through integrated solutions including wealth structuring, financial planning, public and private investments, liquidity management, and custom credit solutions. He also serves as a discreet confidant and trusted sounding board for important financial and strategic decisions, with a commitment to being an engaged, accessible partner throughout every stage of a client's financial life. David began his financial services career in 1991 as a Bank Examiner with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Ithaca College and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He joined Merrill Private Wealth Management in 2022 after a 25-year tenure at Citi Private Bank, where he was a Managing Director and Global Private Banker. David resides in Fairfield, Connecticut, and is involved in the community through the Fairfield American Little League. His personal interests include baseball, boating, and golfing.

Liam Gormley is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Greenwich, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice and conducts investment manager and fund searches supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Kevin Maguire is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has worked at several firms, including Chase Investment Services Corp. and multiple entities affiliated with Edelman Financial Engines since 2011. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines a committee-driven modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary management and non-discretionary online advice across a diversified range of investment offerings.

Rob Sabel is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in residential rental properties. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and securities-backed lending.

Michael Lipani is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a personal holding company for automobiles. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Joseph Cohen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining LPL Financial in 2017. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies supported by advisor-facing tools.