Casey Smyth is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Greenwich, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and possessing 11 years of industry experience. Smyth has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

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.

John Culhane is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience and holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His work history includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Cincinnati Insurance Co, and he has operated his own CPA practice since 1994. Outside of advising, he is involved in tax preparation and serves as an insurance sales agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Ann Miller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016, following a one-year tenure at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, incorporating tailored financial planning and various investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools including the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to support its financial planning process.

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.

Jason Pollack is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, he worked at Reliant Realty from 2019 to 2022. He is also active as a real estate agent affiliated with ERA Blanchard in Manchester, CT. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to managed portfolios through an integrated platform combining advisory programs with brokerage and insurance solutions.

David Rabideau is a Private Wealth Manager with Merrill Private Wealth Management. He serves as the primary and trusted advisor to families, building long-term personal relationships that often span multiple generations. David focuses on understanding his clients' needs and objectives through active listening and providing tailored financial solutions. With over 30 years of experience, David specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, investment strategy, and tax minimization. His work emphasizes helping families efficiently manage, grow, and preserve their wealth by delivering integrated solutions such as wealth structuring, financial planning, public and private investments, liquidity management, and custom credit solutions. David is supported by a team committed to prioritizing clients' interests and serving as their primary financial advisor. David began his financial services career in 1991 as a Bank Examiner with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. He spent 25 years at Citi Private Bank as a Managing Director and Global Private Banker before joining Merrill in 2022. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Ithaca College and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of work, David is involved with Black Rock Church 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.

Liam Gormley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Edward Banks Jr. is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. He is also involved in insurance sales through Banks Wealth Management LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, employing a range of portfolio construction tools and multiple platform solutions.

Gregory Romatzick is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping clients develop customized wealth planning strategies tailored to their individual circumstances. His focus includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and retirement income. Gregory holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the Charles F. Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University, where he was a member of the rowing team. He resides in Shelton, Connecticut, with his wife, Lizette, and their two children, Oliver and Elodie. Outside of work, Gregory enjoys a variety of activities including swimming, biking, football, racquetball, scuba diving, skiing, soccer, volleyball, and woodworking.

Jeremy Taubman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and has a background that includes roles in education and physical therapy. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals and high-net-worth clients to retirement plans and institutional investors, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to a range of investment and insurance products through its integrated advisory and brokerage platform.

Christopher Brockett is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in North Haven, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2019, he worked at the University of New Haven and Lowe's Home Improvement. 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 a range of third-party managers and LPL programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

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.

Joseph Kemka is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on delivering customized financial strategies to help clients pursue their short- and long-term goals. His approach includes addressing a wide range of client needs such as estate planning, investments, tax minimization, wealth transfer, and retirement income. Joseph leverages extensive experience in financial services to advise clients, including those who have recently undergone business sales or liquidity events. He emphasizes understanding clients’ priorities to develop strategies tailored to their unique financial circumstances. He also integrates access to banking services focused on strategic and personalized financial guidance. Joseph holds a Bachelor's Degree from Marist College and holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Raymond Passero is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor affiliated with LPL Enterprise, based in Shelton, CT, with 29 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and David Lerner Associates. He is also a certified public accountant providing tax preparation and accounting services through his CPA practice in Mahopac, NY. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, nonprofits, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing proprietary research, model portfolios, and third-party strategists to support client investments.

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 at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career in 2026 and has prior experience at UBS Financial Services and Goldman Sachs. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm offers wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and government entities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis supported by an extensive affiliate network and public finance capabilities.

Meghan Annunziato is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Fairfield, CT, and has four years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Bank of America and Woodbridge International, and she also worked at the University of Connecticut. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm is integrated with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide set of products and services.