Jacqueline Cicale is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with the firm since 1985 and has partnered with Judith for over 37 years. Jacqueline specializes in portfolio strategy, focusing on creating wealth for both business clients and individuals. Her expertise includes designing strategies to manage cash flow, lending, corporate retirement plans, and stock option plans for business clients. For individual and family clients, she constructs investment portfolios aligned with their specific goals and regularly reviews and adjusts these portfolios in response to changes in global markets. Jacqueline holds a Bachelor's Degree from Mercy College of Health Sciences and holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Over the years, she has been recognized multiple times by Forbes, including listings on the "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors," "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State," and "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" for several consecutive years. These recognitions reflect her sustained experience, client retention, and adherence to industry best practices.

Betty Basilone is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her tenure at Wells Fargo includes roles with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2026, Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a power of attorney for her spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Ann Miller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016 and spent one year at Citigroup Global Markets prior to that. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes and firm-approved tools to support its financial advisors.

William Nolan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Deloitte and Greysteel. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including retirement, education, and specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. The firm uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written reports.

Forrest Close is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing close to 40 years of experience in the financial industry, including 25 years on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. At Merrill Lynch, he is a member of the GC Group, which focuses on helping multigenerational families maintain their lifestyles and make informed decisions about their wealth through comprehensive strategies encompassing lending, insurance, and banking solutions. Forrest holds a B.A. in Economics from Columbia University and maintains several professional designations, including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). As a Senior Portfolio Advisor, he offers clients personalized financial strategies by managing custom investment portfolios, utilizing Merrill Lynch Wealth Management models, and selecting third-party investment strategies on a discretionary basis. In his personal life, Forrest enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, engaging in activities such as beach outings in summer and skiing in winter. He has been actively involved in his community, serving as President of the Board at Trackside Teen Center in Wilton, CT, and participating in his local church, Wilton Presbyterian Church.

David Rabideau is a Private Wealth Manager with Merrill Private Wealth Management, serving as the primary advisor to families with significant wealth. He builds long-term personal relationships that often span multiple generations and focuses on tailored solutions based on deep listening and understanding of client needs. David is committed to providing a first-class client experience and acting as an engaged, accessible partner through every stage of a client's financial life. His expertise centers on helping families manage, grow, and preserve their wealth through integrated solutions such as wealth structuring and financial planning, investment management, liquidity management, and custom credit solutions. David addresses the complexities of substantial wealth and serves not only as an advisor but also as a trusted confidant and sounding board for important financial and strategic decisions. He is supported by an experienced team who share a commitment to putting clients' interests first. David joined Merrill Private Wealth Management in 2022 after a 25-year career at Citi Private Bank, where he was a Managing Director and Global Private Banker responsible for major client relationships. He began his financial services career in 1991 as a Bank Examiner with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Ithaca College and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. David is involved in the Black Rock Church community and enjoys baseball, boating, and golfing.

Ross Mannino is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wilton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Guy Schoepfer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an internet-based affiliate marketing business, Global Blog LLC, focusing on non-investment-related products and services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Kevin Maguire is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Edelman Financial Engines since 2025 and previously worked at related entities including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with an emphasis on diversified model portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and long-term orientation.

Christopher Brockett is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Equitable Advisors with seven years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at the University of New Haven and Lowe's Home Improvement. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers its services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Janice Lorenzetti is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. 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 through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Gorman is a Senior Financial Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been an advisor with Merrill since 1991 and holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Iona College. With over 30 years of investment management experience, Michael specializes in addressing clients' financial, retirement, and estate planning needs through customized financial strategies and investment planning. His expertise includes retirement income advice, investment asset allocation strategies, liability management, cash management, and working capital needs of corporations and small businesses. Michael serves a diverse client base that includes high net-worth individuals, families, senior-level executives, business owners, corporations, non-profit institutions, endowments, and estates. He is recognized for his commitment to understanding his clients' individual circumstances and objectives. Michael holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He has been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2017 to 2024. His personal interests include golfing, reading, and skiing.

Joseph Obrien is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Elmsford, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has previous experience at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MSI Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, Obrien operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in dental and group disability income, fixed annuities, life/accident/health, long-term care, Medicare-related products, and property and casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, utilizing firm-approved software tools and offering programs such as money-manager options and educational seminars.

Jonathan Glaser is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

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.

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.

John Guarnieri is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides financial advisory services to clients, leveraging his expertise to assist with investment strategies and wealth management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), reflecting his commitment to personalized investment guidance. Mr. Guarnieri earned a Bachelor's Degree from Iona College.

Leonard Sander is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 19 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. He is also involved in tax preparation and accounting services through The Creative Planners Group, Ltd. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

David Balkcom is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services in Elmsford, NY. He previously worked with Equity Services, Inc. and National Life Group within the WealthBridge Financial Group, as well as New York Life Insurance Company. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved in dental practice administration. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software and collaborative planning methods, offering various specialized planning programs including recent expansions in divorce and estate-settlement services.