Andrew Starks is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2013 as part of The Hetherington Group. His responsibilities include financial planning, relationship management, investment screening, manager due diligence, and risk analysis. The team focuses on affluent and ultra-affluent clients across the United States, providing tailored strategies in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. Andrew earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a minor in African American Studies from Princeton University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation since 2018 and became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) in 2024, along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Prior to his financial advisory career, Andrew pursued a brief professional football career with the Chicago Bears. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, Andrew lives with his wife Morgan and son Wesley. His personal interests include golf, football, softball, traveling, spending time with family, and baking. He is a member of professional organizations such as the Princeton Football Association and the Princeton Varsity Club.

Michael Bucci is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fairfield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bozzutos Inc and First Republic Bank, and has additional background in education at Quinnipiac University and secondary schools. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering investment strategies implemented by Managed Account Advisors LLC and model-based approaches constructed by Merrill’s Chief Investment Office. The program serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Donald Larson Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves 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 firm‑approved methodologies in its financial planning process.

Zachary Dugas is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, following four years at MetLife Securities Inc. He also operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, long-term care, and Medicare-related products. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, providing collaborative, annual planning engagements that use firm-approved analytical tools without discretionary authority over client investments.

Robert Giannini is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Southport, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 54 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James and affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee of a small bank account for a previous client. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm focuses on non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to develop tailored recommendations.

Matthew Beninati is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2011 to 2019. He also operates Matthew Beninati LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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, with access to model portfolios, research, and various technology-driven investment strategies.

Kristina Matwijec is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously spent ten years at Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Christopher Hiza is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience, including prior roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in property and casualty, Medicare-related products, life and health insurance, fixed annuities, dental, and group disability income. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Zachary Wojtowicz is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations, and has 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities before joining Mass Mutual in 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent specializing in life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and offers services including asset management, wrap programs, and educational seminars.

Saul Mag is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he supports Fidelity's most valued clients and their families by helping them navigate the firm's resources and providing a personalized approach to assistance that strengthens client relationships. Saul has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through several roles including Investment Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and currently Senior Relationship Manager. His experience spans wealth management and client relationship services, focusing on delivering tailored financial solutions. Outside of his professional work, Saul's personal interests include comedy, golf, parenthood, pets, and tennis.

Frederick Lawrence is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 27 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for the Weston High School football team in Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines advisory services with various investment and planning capabilities.

Ryan Cassidy is the Vice President and Branch Leader responsible for leading Fidelity's New Haven Investor Center. In this role, he offers guidance to customers on a range of financial planning services including one-on-one retirement and investment planning, income strategies, college planning services, and integrated employee benefits strategies. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, initially serving as Director of Investor Center Operations from 2016 to 2021 before assuming his current leadership position in 2021.

Peter Schutt is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Maria Mcardle is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Mitchell Janoff, and Northern Trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through a broad platform that includes capital markets and research resources.

Katherine Bernardi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2012. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions that are IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Eric Drake is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to client risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Carolina Reynolds is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2020 and previously held positions at Aquarion Water Company and Southern Connecticut State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Steven Green is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and a background that includes law enforcement roles with the Norwalk, Rocky Hill, and Baltimore Police Departments, as well as emergency medical response with American Medical Response. 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 variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research and model portfolios.

Katherine Clarke is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2018, following a two-year period outside the industry. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $500.956 billion in assets with a team of more than 5,400 advisors. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and government entities, providing non-discretionary wealth advisory planning and investment consulting through various programs and institutional services.

Stephen Mackenzie is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he joined the New Canaan Wealth Management Group in 2010. He collaborates with clients and his team to develop goal-based financial plans that clarify investment decisions and assess risk levels needed to achieve clients' financial objectives. Stephen brings extensive experience from his 25 years as a member of both the New York Stock Exchange and the American Stock Exchange. He founded and served as CEO of Mack Trading LLC, a NYSE broker dealer, and participated on the Executive Board of the Alliance of Brokers. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, and personal retirement planning. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. A lifelong resident of New Canaan, Connecticut, Stephen is involved in his community as a co-founder of NC Connect and has served on the board of the New Canaan YMCA. He and his wife live in New Canaan with their three grown children and two grandchildren. Stephen has supported the Pan Mass Challenge, a charity ride benefiting the Dana Farber Cancer Research Center, for over ten years.