Gerald Santoro is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2003 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized supervision and custody services.

Mark Vanderburg is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill from 2012 to 2020 before joining UBS in 2020. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes research from its Chief Investment Office and UBS Global Research to tailor client solutions.

Leslie Eisen Abrams is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and models.

Robert Brennan is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked for Bartlett Tree Experts for five years and held positions at Insight Global and LifeBridge Community Services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various insurance products through affiliated entities.

Kevin Vesey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools alongside broad retail and institutional offerings.

William Jarvis is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He joined Merrill in 2017 after spending 11 years at Commonfund. He previously created a company called Greenwich Strategic Advisors LLC, which is no longer active. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to fiduciary clients of Bank of America through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Daniel Purpura is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Stamford, CT, and has four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Citizens Securities, Inc. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Tanuja Katre is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2021, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. She is a co-owner of a family rental property in Bengaluru, India. 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.

Brandon Troiano is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2023. He is based in Westport, CT. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with a range of advisory and brokerage options for implementation.

Zachary Velcofsky is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Newtown, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following five years at LAZ Parking. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Jay Hyman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a partner in the Serio, Nastri & Hyman Group based in the Fairfield office. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2010, he has worked with many successful individuals and families, building his practice around tailored advice and client education to support rational and value-based wealth decisions. Jay and his team maintain an investment processes focused on preserving and growing clients' assets. Jay holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics from Quinnipiac University and earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation in 2014. He also holds Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) status and Series 7 & Series 66 FINRA registrations. His expertise includes retirement planning, estate planning, managing life changes such as divorce or business sales, and handling concentrated stock positions. Jay has been recognized by Forbes on the "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" and "Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" lists in multiple years. Outside of his professional work, Jay enjoys basketball, tennis, hiking, attending New York sporting events, and spending time with his family and friends. He lives in Stamford, Connecticut, with his wife, son, and dog.

Vincent Camera is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he coaches youth baseball clinics and teams through Integrated Sports Training. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Lisa Simmons is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and previously worked at Merrill for one year. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large institution serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Samantha Belport is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Old Greenwich, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Cooperative Educational Services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and financial planning services across a wide range of areas including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and referral channels, offering clients tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Oksana Glasser is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a consultant and independent contractor for Uber and is pursuing a real estate license for personal and immediate family use. 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.

Alicia Whearty is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Westport, CT. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as power of attorney for her mother. 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 uses research and analytics to guide portfolio construction and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Dodd Koeckert is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at both RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank since 2015 and 2016, respectively. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles through both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Justin Carey is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and offering 29 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. He is also involved in the sale of life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance products through Lenox Advisors, Inc. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical software and various specialized planning programs.

James Shantz is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 52 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2003 and holds a Series 63 designation. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Annette Vitti is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2004. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.