Steven Green is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and a background in emergency services, including roles with the Norwalk Police Department, Rocky Hill Police Department, Baltimore Police Department, and American Medical Response. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and a large network of advisors.

Katherine Clarke is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2018. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base—including individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

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.

Lisa Cullen is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving clients since 2023. She provides personalized and customized financial planning services, aiming to co-create plans that offer clients peace of mind and a high-quality experience. Prior to her current role, Lisa worked as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2023. She also has experience as an Investment Strategist at Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. from 1994 to 2001. Throughout her career, Lisa has developed expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Her professional background includes working with a diverse set of clients to tailor financial strategies that meet their individual needs. Outside of her professional work, Lisa enjoys hiking, kayaking, visiting museums, listening to music, reading, and skiing.

Jacquelyn Smith is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo and Northwestern Mutual. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mario Bartoli is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2022. His prior experience includes over two decades at People's Securities, Inc. and four years with People's United Advisors, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Steven D'amico is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning facilitated by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Nicole Pecknold is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Southport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Warburg since 2002 and joined Ameriprise Financial Services in 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in youth hockey as the owner of The Q Hockey, LLC, and teaches small group sessions on personal financial planning. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning using proprietary research and third-party data.

Brandon Gannon is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Milford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has three years of industry experience and has held roles at firms including Coldwell Banker Realty and PFS Investments Inc. Outside of financial advising, he has worked in real estate and has experience in the restaurant and vending service industries. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports accounts through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing custody services.

Julian Falcioni is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 66 designation. He has professional experience including roles at ARK Investment Management and Preqin. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance brokerage, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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, utilizing firm-approved software tools to develop customized investment strategies.

Christian Morgan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a business called Tip Top Corp. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. As a large institutional firm, it also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Rhys Schaper is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Super Duper Weenie, LLC for nine years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and advanced modeling tools.

Lewis Green is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Trumbull, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SECURITIES AMERICA, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Northstar Wealth Partners, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He also maintains an outside activity in non-variable insurance related to his investment practice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Patrice Forte is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2008. Forte serves as an executor for several estates in Hamden, Connecticut. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ameriprise since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Dorlon Marina Association in Norwalk, CT. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic automation.

Gerard Spiegel Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Kostantina Livesay is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, where she has worked since 2014. She has eight years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools.

Nathaniel Foote is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2019 and has been associated with Morgan Stanley entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the investment committee of the Country Club of Fairfield Sulik Assistance Fund for Employees. 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 approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Diane Timpany is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with extensive experience in financial services dating back to 1980. She joined Merrill Lynch in March 2014 and became a partner with the GKH Group in New Haven, CT, under the team name of Timpany GKH Group in 2025. Diane's background includes work in accounting, financial consulting, auditing, and advising individual, institutional, and fiduciary clients. Diane holds a Bachelor's degree from Sacred Heart University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®. She is licensed to offer life and health insurance through Merrill Lynch Life Agency, Inc., and serves as a Personal Investment Advisor. Her expertise encompasses wealth management, retirement and college planning, portfolio management, estate planning in coordination with clients' estate attorneys, and working closely with clients' trusted advisors. Diane also collaborates with a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America, N.A., to provide clients with home financing guidance aligned with their financial objectives. Outside of her professional career, Diane enjoys bicycling, cooking, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, knitting, and spending time with her family.

Shan Diao is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he is a board member of Overton Development Corporation. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes various advisory models and third-party program sponsors to deliver investment solutions covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and selected alternative investments.