Michael Sullivan is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Stamford, Connecticut. He leads Sullivan and Associates, where he assists affluent clients in developing long-term financial strategies tailored to their unique objectives. His approach centers on addressing complex challenges such as wealth accumulation, retirement income distribution, and planning for the next generation. Working collaboratively with clients and their tax and legal advisors, Michael provides goals-based and consolidated wealth management plans designed to adapt to evolving financial needs. Michael joined Merrill Lynch in 2000 and has obtained several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lehigh University and is a graduate of Brunswick School in Greenwich, Connecticut. Outside of his professional work, Michael is active in one-design Ideal 18 racing on Long Island Sound and has served as Membership Director of the Old Greenwich Yacht Club from 2015 to 2023. He is also involved in mentoring students exploring the wealth management industry. Michael and his family reside in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.

Anna Day is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2018. In addition to her advisory role, she is a member of SKG Tax LLC, where she oversees operations, and a partner at Taxter Marketing, LLC, consulting on marketing and lead generation for advisors. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing, collaborative financial planning engagements and educational seminars, with a range of investment and planning services tailored to clients’ diverse needs.

James Clarke is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Clarke Group, providing customized, goals-based strategies tailored to the intricate needs of business owners, senior corporate executives, members of the LGBTQ community, and multi-generational families. James utilizes the resources within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to deliver services including financial planning, portfolio management, life insurance, trust and estate planning, as well as access to banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. He works closely with clients' legal and tax advisors to align advice with tax minimization and estate planning strategies. James began his financial services career in 1994 as a client service associate at a premier investment bank and transitioned through roles including investment representative, vice president, and senior vice president. In 2008, he joined a global banking institution as a Director before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2014. Throughout his career, he has advised high net worth individuals and families on retirement planning, insurance, banking solutions, and trust and estate matters. He holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® professional designation and Personal Investment Advisor credential. James earned a Bachelor's degree from Boston College. He and his wife, Susan, reside in Darien, Connecticut with their four daughters. Outside of his professional work, James is involved in the community as a member of the Bank of America New York Metro LGBTQ+ Business Council, a volunteer at New Covenant Center in Stamford, CT, and served on the Board of the Darien YMCA from 2017 to 2023. His personal interests include cooking, paddle tennis, fishing, skiing, boating, running, and spending time with his family.

David Wurf is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Wurf also maintains outside insurance business appointments. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Daniel De Salva is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Wealth Services, Georgetown Financial Group, and other firms since 2016. De Salva serves as president of the Western Connecticut Estate & Tax Planning Council, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Michael Weiss Sr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Weiss serves on the finance committee of the National Ability Center, a charitable nonprofit in Park City, Utah. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

Brian Belak is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, wrap fee programs, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and operates as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Robert Peckham is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. for 17 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. 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 advice. 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.

Nisha Chisena is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016, following prior roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Outside of finance, she is the lead singer and manages social media for a performance rock band called Karma Klash. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Mauro Caringi is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services based in Elmsford, NY. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 32 years of industry experience. His career includes longstanding roles at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. He is also involved in an insurance brokerage focusing on individual and group life and health, as well as property and casualty insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual financial planning using advanced analytical tools and provides a range of programs including educational seminars and event-driven planning services.

Christopher Phillips is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. He is the sole member of a private company, Cliff RE Investments LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment resources.

Michael Baptiste is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over 30 years. Baptiste is also involved in Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services with an integrated platform that includes access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Ross Shandra is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 14 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, providing brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios and offers access to multiple third-party investment platforms and solutions.

Samuel Connelly is a financial advisor with Cetera in Armonk, NY, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and several other financial services firms. Before his advisory career, he worked in media with Dimidium Media and IBT Media. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Thomas Nervegna is a financial advisor at Cetera with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he is actively involved in Masonic organizations, serving as secretary and past master in multiple lodges. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Antoinette Janeczko is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and its predecessor firm since 1996. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, utilizing model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

David Zavarelli is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Danbury, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial and Union Savings Bank, as well as non-variable insurance positions. Outside of advising, he is a commissioned notary in Connecticut and manages a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research-supported model portfolios and diversified strategies.

Vivian Schaufler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. She is based in New Canaan, CT. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial product offerings, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Thomas Markey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 39 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. He serves on the Board of Trustees at New England College, advising on capital improvements to enhance the campus. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sharon Kaplove is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to that, she worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years. She is also the owner of ONIPA'A enterprise, LLC, managing an advisory business alongside her advisory role. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients with written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.