Marco Ventrella is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at City National Bank, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and UBS Financial Services. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs providing portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, with tailored strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Sandra Bonilla is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019, following four years at Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Abimelek Rodriguez is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2022. He has held various roles in the financial services industry, including Financial Planning Director at Morgan Stanley from 2019 to 2022, Vice President of Investments at Revere Securities from 2018 to 2019, Financial Consultant at Maxim Group in 2018, and Private Wealth Consultant at Laidlaw Asset Management from 2017 to 2018. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Rodriguez partners with families at all stages of life to establish holistic financial plans that guide their financial decisions. His expertise encompasses retirement, college planning, estate and trusts planning considerations, insurance, tax-efficient investing, and portfolio analysis. Outside of his professional work, Rodriguez has interests in baseball, football, and golf.

Seth Stark is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Oxford, CT, with Series 66 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Investec, King Paper, and Borderline Surf Shop, as well as academic pursuits. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Jesse Wooten is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he was a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025. Jesse has accumulated extensive experience in the financial services industry, including roles as a Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2019 to 2024, a Registered Client Associate at Morgan Stanley from 2018 to 2019, and at RBC Wealth Management from 2015 to 2018. He began his career as a Financial Services Representative at Barnum Financial Group in 2013. Jesse employs a planning-based approach to client service, focusing on clarity, education, and collaboration to guide individuals and families in understanding how their financial decisions support their long-term goals. His work emphasizes helping clients take meaningful action to improve their financial wellbeing and achieve greater peace of mind. Outside of his professional life, Jesse engages in personal interests such as baseball, concerts, football, golf, and volunteering.

Nicholas Young is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in the financial services industry since 2006. Nick re-joined Merrill Lynch in 2018 after having initially joined the firm in 2011 and leaving in 2014. He specializes in assisting clients with retirement planning, college education funding, managing wealth transfers, and coordinating services such as investment management, credit and lending, insurance, and retirement planning. Nick holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Connecticut College and an MBA from Georgetown University. He earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2015. Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in areas including college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and tax minimization. Beyond his professional work, Nick has been involved with the Darien Nature Center as a past board member. He lives in Darien, Connecticut with his wife Tracy and two children.

Susan Marchese is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 23 years at the firm and 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Westport, CT. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Swapna Patra is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Symbridge LLC, MML Investor Services, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and acts as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Ronaldo Medalla is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Fidelity Investments and its affiliates since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he has self-published a book that he wrote and designed. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios constructed from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Joseph Swain is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His work history includes multiple roles at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, as well as a one-year tenure at Fidelity Investments. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and maintains a large, integrated structure supporting hundreds of thousands of clients.

Craig Dellarocco Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles across various industries such as hospitality, education, and electrical services. He is also involved with Farms Country Club. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to a range of financial planning and asset management services.

Dimitar Timnev is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Wilton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career has been primarily with J.P. Morgan entities since 2006. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The program combines systematic quantitative screens and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks where applicable.

Brian Lavigne is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2010, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Brian Scanlon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Citigroup Global Markets, and MSI Financial Services. He has ownership in SCANFAM, LLC, a non-investment related business he co-owns with his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Patrick Donovan is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2007, bringing prior experience in trading and selling bonds to institutional clients, with a specialization in fixed income and municipal bond research. Patrick holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and History from Hillsdale College in Michigan and a Master of Arts degree in Politics from The Catholic University of America. He holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Personal Investment Advisor. Patrick resides in New Canaan, Connecticut, with his wife and three children.

Stephen Collins is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Citigroup Global Markets, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets services and proprietary research to tailor investment strategies.

Scott Drever is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process includes structured discovery and firm-approved tools but does not typically provide individual security recommendations within its standalone planning services.

Christopher Calabrese is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. He is also involved in an investment-related financial practice under Cara4BoysFinancial LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering comprehensive investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored planning solutions across various financial needs using proprietary research and tools, with clients able to decide on implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Norman De Angelis is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Ameriprise, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Merrill. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers access to multiple platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

Anthony Leonardi is a CFP® professional at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He previously spent 25 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Muscle Up Bars LLC, a business that produces and sells protein bars, and he has authored a book. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.