Philip Aronoff is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and joined Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association in 2015. Aronoff also holds a role related to a trust as noted in his business activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that employs structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Alan Sylvestre is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of Inclusion, A Sylvestre Foundation, where he reviews the organization’s financials and budget. 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 advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Eric Chaves is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at BNY Mellon for ten years before joining LPL Financial in 2020. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to a range of model portfolios, research, and alternative investment strategies.

Rebecca Rice is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2017 and previously spent seven years at VisionIT. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kathryn Windsor is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. for four years and McLaughlinQuinn LLC for eight years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from a broad investable universe.

Clark Sturtevant is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously spent 11 years at Essex Financial Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of investment products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Kathryn Gilmore is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with the group since 2011, where she assists clients in connecting the dots in their lives with strategies tailored to their individual situations and aspirations. Kathryn emphasizes engaging clients in discussions about the people, issues, and world around them, focusing on identifying each client’s values as a foundation for establishing purposeful financial strategies. Kathryn holds several professional certifications, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®), and Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®). She is also a qualified Senior Portfolio Manager and a graduate of Bentley University. Her approach involves maintaining frequent communication with clients to create flexible wealth management plans that address both short- and long-term goals while managing risk. Outside of her professional life, Kathryn enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, golf, and pickleball, as well as playing cribbage indoors. She and her husband support community organizations including the Boy Scouts and youth sports programs that promote teamwork and life skills.

Melissa Marr is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2019, following roles at Janney Montgomery Scott, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kristine Roberts is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2012 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for the Thirty Six Club in Waterford, CT. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Todd O Donnell is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in personalized wealth management strategies designed to connect all aspects of a client's financial life, helping them prioritize and pursue their most important goals. His expertise includes college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Todd holds a Bachelor's Degree from Gettysburg College and has earned multiple professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). In addition to his professional work, Todd is involved in his community through volunteer activities. His personal interests include boating, football, golfing, pickleball, racquetball, scuba diving, skiing, spending time with his family, tennis, and traveling.

Richard Sullivan Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been a financial advisor since 1989 and currently focuses on wealth management planning for entrepreneurs, business owners, and high net-worth families. Richard is a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides investment advice and builds personalized investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds as well as third-party managers. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Connecticut College and has earned the designations of Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Richard emphasizes a personalized approach, working one-on-one with clients to develop financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals. Richard has a history of community involvement, serving as the past president of the Old Saybrook Rotary Club. He is committed to participating in the communities he serves and dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations.

Jason Cerniglia is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is a silent partner and owner of Newbury Golf Center and is involved with a biotech startup, Astrocyte Pharmaceuticals. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized, written recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Cathy Frausini is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1978 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. 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 strategies developed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Clare Sheridan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Cetera, Voya Financial Advisors, and Charles Schwab. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Brandi Harrington is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked for six years at Chelsea Groton Bank before joining Merrill. 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.

Antonio Giuliani is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Mystic, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Symmetry Partners, LLC and Tauber Asset Management before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process using approved tools and models but generally acts as an advisor rather than a fiduciary unless separately engaged.

Lizabeth Drega is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Hartford, CT, with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, LPL Financial, Principle Wealth Partners LLC, and Northstar Wealth Partners, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Alexander Kezer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stonington, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Net Flows LLC, through which he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling techniques to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Thomas McBride is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a Portfolio Manager who manages his own Personalized or Defined Strategies on a discretionary basis. These strategies may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Mr. McBride joined Merrill Lynch in 1995 after completing a submarine tour as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the United States Naval Academy. He also holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) designation, Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, as well as Series 7, 63, 65, and 31 FINRA registrations and Life & Health Insurance Licenses. His client focus areas include corporate benefits, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Thomas McBride lives with his wife and two children in Mystic.

Thomas Minuto is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2026, he spent a decade at Edward Jones. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management through a large network of advisors.