Ian Bass is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2016 following a nine-year tenure at Morgan Stanley. Prior to his career in financial advisory, Ian served as President and CEO of a wholly-owned subsidiary of Media General, Inc. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is registered with Series 7, 31, and 66 FINRA licenses, as well as State Insurance licenses. Ian earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from the University of Bridgeport and completed an accredited certificate program at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. His professional expertise includes wealth preservation, portfolio management, investment planning, and strategies tailored for high net worth and high profile clients. He collaborates with specialists at Merrill Lynch who focus on equities, fixed income, managed portfolios, and estate planning services. In addition to his professional role, Ian is actively involved in community and philanthropic organizations. His current and past roles include Board member of the Fair Acres Association, committee member of the Humane Society of the United States, Board member of the Pootatuck Yacht Club, Board member of RYASAP, and former Treasurer and Finance Chair of Temple Israel in Westport, Connecticut. Ian's personal interests include boating, golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

John Zuluaga Romero is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Greenwich, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Goldman Sachs, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and multiple academic and development positions. 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 that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Meghan Annunziato is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously held positions at Bank of America, N.A., Woodbridge International, and the University of Connecticut. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Hurwitz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at David Lerner Associates, Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. He is based in Trumbull, CT. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Jeffrey Carroll is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, as well as at Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. He also has a background connected to Sacred Heart University from 2013 to 2017. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Roland Wauthier is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving the financial needs of families and executives since joining the firm in 1997. His experience encompasses areas such as retirement planning, business transitions, legacy planning, liquidity management, and portfolio management services. Roland graduated from Western Connecticut State University’s Ancell School of Business with a major in finance and a minor in accounting. He has pursued advanced financial education, including programs at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton Executive Education and Fairfield University’s College for Financial Planning. He earned the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification in 2007 and the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation in 2009. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Outside of his professional activities, Roland participates in community volunteering and enjoys outdoor activities such as biking, cooking, hiking, music, and skiing.

Danielle Renzo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Greenwich, CT, and has 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2004. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety 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 firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Iryna Antonyuk is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at People’s Securities, People’s United Bank, and H&R Block, where she also works seasonally as a tax preparer. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research, model portfolios, and various investment management options.

Peter Seroczynski is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at CitiGroup Global Markets, Inc. and CitiBank, N.A. from 2011 to 2022 before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Richard Siderowf is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westport, CT, holding the Series 63 designation and bringing 54 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and a range of portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Matthew Querze is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including SagePoint Financial and OSAIC. He also operates Querze Wealth Management, a practice focused on investment-related services in Stamford, CT. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research and model portfolios.

Carrie Pedecine is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and alternative product distribution. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Michelle Hobart is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Citizens Securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Charles Andrzejewski is a Financial Advisor and a member of The Erdmann Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He advises senior executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, private equity partners, and ultra-affluent families on various aspects of their financial lives, including executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, and tax minimization. Charles brings over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry, including five years at RMB Capital, a Chicago-based investment management firm. He focuses on estate planning needs, wealth transfer strategies, liquidity events, concentrated stock positions, and cash flow modeling. His approach emphasizes intellectual rigor, in-depth customization, and a commitment to service. Charles holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where he played Division 1 Lacrosse for four years and served as a team captain for two years. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Charles currently resides in Fairfield, CT with his wife and their two sons.

Kelly Collins is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Trumbull, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.

Noah Sanders is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years. Sanders serves as a trustee for a family trust, where he advises and educates his nephews on investment matters. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to various investment platforms and third-party managers. The firm employs a range of portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Gabriel Salas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including positions at JP Morgan Private Bank and Monahan's Seafood Market. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Samuel Lazar is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Stamford, CT. He has one year of industry experience, having previously worked at GAMCO Investors, Inc. and Barnum Financial Group. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with Old Oaks Country Club over multiple years. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patricia Weber is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wilton, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm serves clients through a large institutional platform that integrates advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Sabrina Gordon is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, A&E Real Estate, Fresh Prints, and Seidenfeld Associates. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.