Nicole Marron is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked at Hope Evangelical Free Church and The Plumbing Artisans. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies to support clients’ financial goals.

Steven Mattson Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and related entities since 2009. Outside of his financial career, he is the author of a book titled *Adventures Around Putnam Volume I*, which explores hiking and the history of Putnam County, NY. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summary letters.

Brian Pisacich is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial advising with Merrill Lynch in 1991. After a nine-year tenure at Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney from 2003 to 2012, he returned to Merrill Lynch to establish the Kazcka – Pisacich Group. His advisory approach emphasizes planning to assist clients in allocating their financial assets. Brian's expertise includes college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Boston College, where he graduated in 1986 and served as President of the BC Investment Club. He also earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He resides in Newtown, Connecticut with his wife Cathi and their two daughters. Outside of his professional work, Brian enjoys activities such as baseball, biking, gardening, golfing, hiking, surfing, and yoga.

Tab Mak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as an insurance claims adjuster. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options and access to model portfolios and research from various sources.

Thomas Verdeschi is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes various roles unrelated to finance, including time spent in full-time education and positions at Glen Arbor Country Club and Katonah Memorial Park Pool Snack Bar. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management via multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated structure, and combination of advisory and brokerage services.

Kenneth Sondo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes tenure at Morgan Stanley and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Governors for the Silvermine Golf Club in Norwalk, Connecticut. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dimitar Timnev is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within various divisions of J.P. Morgan since 2006. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Peist is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at Cetera since 2007 and holds a position as a risk management consultant at Apterra Infrastructure Capital, where he analyzes loans and loan portfolios to identify and mitigate risk. Peist also operates a tax preparation business during the tax season. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, encompassing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Vincent Barbetta is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 55 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, previously associated with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Barbetta serves on the board and executive committee of the Connecticut Cancer Partnership and participates on the American Cancer Society’s National Board Nominating Committee. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through a range of third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Rosanne Dolgins is a financial advisor at Merrill with 48 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2001. 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 both model-based and discretionary strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Ceglarski is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Darien, Connecticut. He works with a select group of families and individuals, assisting them in growing, preserving, and transferring their wealth across multiple generations. Brian provides access to the investment insights of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the banking services of Bank of America, helping clients address various aspects of their financial lives, including education funding, tax minimization, retirement planning, and lending strategies. Brian began his career in the financial services industry in 2007 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in October 2015. He is a Personal Investment Advisor and holds Series 7, 55, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations. Brian is a 2006 graduate of Fairfield University. He works alongside his team, originally started by his father Paul, who has been with Merrill since 1982. In addition to his professional work, Brian is involved in several community organizations. He serves on the Stamford Hospital Foundation Board and participates actively in Hackers for Hope, which raises awareness and funds for cancer research. Previously, he participated in the Wall Street Decathlon benefiting Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Brian resides in Darien with his wife, Ali, and their three sons, Gus, Charlie, and Hudson. In his spare time, he enjoys playing hockey and golf.

Armando Garcia is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and UBS Financial Services. He has also worked outside of finance, including involvement with B & B Pizza Partners, LLC. 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 investment recommendations.

Paula Bannon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. 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.

Norman De Angelis is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Norwalk, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MML Investors Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent representing various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions across multiple platform arrangements.

Ljindon Vukdedaj is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a soccer referee for high school games and assists with a small family farming business focused on fruit, vegetable, and egg production. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

David Ornstein is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1991. Based in the Darien office since its opening in 2000, David works with high-net-worth families, business owners, and corporate executives to develop strategies for managing their personal and business finances. His expertise includes technical investment management strategies such as hedging and diversifying concentrated single stock positions. Additionally, his team addresses sophisticated wealth transfer strategies and philanthropic planning, leveraging comprehensive resources across Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. David holds a Bachelor's degree from Eckerd College and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He resides in Greenwich, where he served over 14 years on the Representative Town Meeting. A lifelong sailor, David is a former board member of the Indian Harbor Yacht Club and is involved with US Sailing. His practice emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities to create personalized plans tailored to their goals and aspirations.

Donald Kluge is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has operated The Kluge Financial Group LLC since 1987 and has been with Cetera since 2005. He is also involved in selling health insurance and provides tax preparation services through Donald Kluge & Co, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options, financial planning, and retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform with assets under management exceeding $256 billion.

Vincent Camarota Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. He also works with Wealth Group Financial Advisors in Danbury, CT, providing financial services in conjunction with Raymond James guidelines. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting that incorporates risk profiling and analytical modeling to support client goals.

Susan Flanagan is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity's Chappaqua branch, a position she has held since 2024. She has nearly 20 years of experience in the financial industry, focusing on helping clients create and maintain sound financial plans. Susan leads a team dedicated to providing a thorough and client-centered approach to financial planning, aiming to understand clients' priorities and goals. Her prior roles include Assistant Branch Leader at Fidelity's Scarsdale branch from 2022 to 2024, Business Transformation Project Lead at AllianceBernstein from 2018 to 2022, Strategic Sales Manager at AllianceBernstein from 2010 to 2018, and Internal Wholesaler at AllianceBernstein from 2006 to 2010. Throughout her career, Susan has developed expertise in financial planning and business transformation within the investment management sector. Outside of her professional work, Susan is involved in family activities, social events with friends, and parenthood. She also enjoys running and volunteering in her community.

Jason Hsu is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in providing wealth management advice and services. Since joining Merrill Lynch in July 2007 from Morgan Stanley, he has developed expertise in retirement income planning and wealth preservation. Jason focuses on assisting clients with family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and special needs planning, among other areas. He holds multiple professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jason earned a doctorate from SUNY Stony Brook and is proficient in both Chinese and English. Committed to the principle of "clients come first," Jason and his team provide prompt service tailored to clients' unique financial goals. Outside of his advisory role, Jason participates in community activities through organizations such as the Newtown Lions Club and Western Connecticut State University. His personal interests include reading, spending time with his family, and traveling.