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Timothy K

Series 63, Series 66

Westport, CT

UBS Financial Services

Timothy Kelly is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with UBS since 2010. The firm serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of alternative products. UBS integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, supported by proprietary research and a comprehensive platform of capital markets services.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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Christopher K

Series 63

Fairfield, CT

Merrill

Christopher J. Kral is a Senior Financial Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1989, progressing through roles including Senior Financial Consultant, Vice President, First Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Managing Director. He works with corporations, business owners, and executives to establish and support corporate retirement plans, coordinate cash management, and manage credit facilities for businesses. Chris has been recognized on the Financial Times Top 401 Retirement Plan Advisers list for six consecutive years through 2020. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Villanova University. His professional affiliations include membership at the Patterson Country Club, and he has community involvement with the First Tee of Connecticut chapter. His personal interests include golf, skiing, fishing, ice hockey, adventure sports, biking, boating, cooking, scuba diving, tennis, and spending time with his family.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Brian J

Series 66

Stamford, CT

Morgan Stanley

Brian Jay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2017 and was self-employed prior to that. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Project Stake, a digital currency venture, and serves as a board member of the Shippan Point Association, a community organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm utilizes a structured planning process with proprietary tools and offers access to investment insights from its Global Investment Committee.

General estate planning guidance
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Marcelo I

Series 63, Series 65

Greenwich, CT

Morgan Stanley

Marcelo Ippoliti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of South Highland Properties, Inc., a real estate company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning emphasizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools, supporting clients with tailored investment and estate planning strategies.

General estate planning guidance
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William C

Series 63, Series 65

Bethel, CT

Cetera

William Caso is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency. Caso is also a CPA providing tax preparation and accounting services and serves as treasurer of the Kawanis Club of Danbury. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and a suite of affiliated and third-party investment solutions.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Robert G

Series 63, Series 65

Danbury, CT

Wells Fargo Clearing

Robert Giampe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for an estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Nathaniel F

Series 66

Greenwich, CT

J.P. Morgan Securities

Nathaniel Francois is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include multiple positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and recent employment at J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Robert S

Series 66

Old Greenwich, CT

Wells Fargo Advisors

Robert Schaefer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS and as an independent contractor. Outside of advising, he owns two small businesses, including a yoga instruction LLC and a retail clothing LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet specific net worth criteria. The firm integrates advisory services with various financial products and referral channels to deliver customized recommendations.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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Matthew K

Series 63, Series 65

Greenwich, CT

UBS Financial Services

Matthew Klein is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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Jeffry C

Series 63

Darien, CT

Ameriprise

Jeffry Christensen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written Recommendation Reports. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Derek S

Series 66

Westport, CT

LPL Financial

Derek Sabine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a photography business offering art for sale online. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Kevin S

CFA®, Series 63

Stamford, CT

Charles Schwab

Kevin Stanley is a CFA® charterholder with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Charles Schwab in Stamford, CT, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to Schwab, he spent seven years at Fidelity Investments. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions supported by centralized operations and a formal process for alternative investments.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Matthew H

Series 66, Series 63

Ridgefield, CT

Edward Jones

Matthew Honig is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Elevance Health and Oppenheimer. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households across various net worth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Charles M

Series 66

Old Greenwich, CT

Wells Fargo Clearing

Charles Mungai is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer and elder at Harvest Time Church in Greenwich, CT. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Shauna S

Series 66

Stamford, CT

Morgan Stanley

Shauna Simpson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019. Prior to this, she held positions in private family offices and was involved with Birth Bungalow LLC. Outside of her advisory role, Simpson owns and operates a dog training business called Right From The Start. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Michael H

Series 63

Darian, CT

J.P. Morgan Securities

Michael Hershey is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Darien, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2008 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an employee of JPMorgan Bank, enabling him to offer certain banking products and services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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William H

Series 66

Greenwich, CT

Merrill

William Healey is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on multi-generational families and accomplished professionals. He assists clients in defining their objectives, developing thoughtful financial plans, and simplifying complex investment, tax, and long-term planning decisions. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2019, William accumulated over 30 years of experience in institutional asset management, serving in leadership roles at State Street Global Advisors, GE Asset Management, and MetLife. He was most recently Head of Active Fixed Income Portfolio Management and Global Rates at State Street, where he led portfolio management for Core and Core Plus strategies serving both institutional and retail clients. William holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Economics with a finance major from Lehigh University and an MBA, cum laude, in Finance from The Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He is a member of the CFA Society Stamford and the Lehigh Wall Street Council. Residing in Greenwich for over 25 years, William is engaged in his community through coaching youth sports. He has coached football for the Glenville Mavericks in the Greenwich Youth Football League for the past two decades and has served on its board. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, football, golfing, music, reading, and spending time with his family.

Multi-generational wealth transfer Active portfolio management Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy General retirement planning Executive Established Professionals Married/Couples/Partners Parents
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Sarah K

Series 63, Series 65

Greenwich, CT

J.P. Morgan Securities

Sarah Kohart is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2018 and previously was with Jefferies & Company, Inc. from 2010 to 2018. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 investment strategies.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Kurt W

Series 63, Series 65

Shelton, CT

Ameriprise

Kurt Wischow is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Milford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for America St John's #8, where he participates in decision-making based on recommendations he provides. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax analysis to create tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Jonathan C

Series 63, Series 65

Stamford, CT

Merrill

Jonathan Castle is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill from 2009 to the present, with a brief period at BofA Securities in 2019. He is based in Stamford, CT. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Passive / index investing
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