Asher Kennedy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Steven Nussbaum is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 38 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in personalized retirement income planning, active portfolio management, and wealth preservation strategies. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, and retirement income. Steven holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation from the College for Financial Planning and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Washington University in Saint Louis and a Master's degree from Boston University. Steven resides in Westport, Connecticut with his wife, Susan. He is involved in the community as a member of the Westport Rotary Club. In his free time, he enjoys biking, golfing, and hiking.

Alvaro Talayero is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has recently begun his career in the industry, having joined Morgan Stanley in 2025 after roles at GBS Finance and AndBank. He also has experience in education and organic product sectors, including at Harrow School and LA Organic. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and analysis to support client financial planning.

Nolan Menachemson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sterling National Bank, Private Advisor Group, LLC, Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and Penn Mutual Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting as a CPA and acts as an agent selling various types of insurance. 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, utilizing model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Stacey Borenkoff is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including financial and estate planning. The firm employs a structured planning process using approved tools and offers broad retail and institutional investment services.

Nikhil Kapoor is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. He has over a dozen years of experience in financial planning, having previously served as a Financial Planning Consultant at Barnum Financial Group from 2011 to 2021. As a Certified Financial Planner, Nikhil focuses on providing clients with the knowledge and guidance necessary to make informed decisions to support their aspirational goals. Throughout his career, Nikhil has developed expertise in financial planning, assisting clients in navigating their financial futures. His professional background equips him to address a range of financial needs and objectives. Outside of his professional work, Nikhil has personal interests that include the beach, cars, comedy, football, tennis, and traveling.

Kevin Demshak is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2006. Currently based in Darien, CT, his career includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and uses systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks in its investment process.

Robert Tuzza is a Senior Financial Advisor and a partner of The K,B,T&J Group within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a team that provides integrated wealth advisory solutions for institutions, families, and business founders and executives. Robert focuses on retirement plan consulting, collaborating with committees, HR leaders, and finance teams to support investment oversight, fiduciary practices, plan design, and employee education. His approach emphasizes simplifying complex decisions and enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of retirement programs. Robert's expertise extends to comprehensive personal financial planning, investment management, and advising entrepreneurial families and executives through business transitions such as growth, succession, and liquidity events. This allows him to coordinate institutional benefits with personal financial goals, supporting clients through various life and business phases. His mission centers on helping institutions thrive, employees build financial confidence, and families and founders achieve enduring outcomes. He started his career with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2008 while completing his Bachelor of Science at Fairfield University's Charles F. Dolan School of Business, becoming a Financial Advisor in 2010. Robert holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Adviser (CPFA) designation, Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC) certifications. He is actively involved with his alma mater as a mentor in the Dolan School of Business Professional Development Series Program. Robert resides in Fairfield, Connecticut, with his wife and daughter and enjoys golfing and fishing.

Lori Perillo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Paige Atkinson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and no prior industry experience. Her background includes roles at Millennium Bridge Capital and multiple positions related to the University of Michigan. 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 supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Frank Lawrence IV is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2021 and was previously with Bank of America and Merrill from 2015 to 2021. Outside of his financial practice, he serves as head coach of a 7th grade boys youth lacrosse team in Riverside, CT and is co-owner of a retail store specializing in olive oils and vinegars. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of financial planning options including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. Advisors develop tailored recommendations using firm research and planning tools, with implementation through brokerage or advisory programs as optional.

Jessica Mcgovern is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2010. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Heather Foley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010. She holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, tools-based financial planning process.

Scott Langlais is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Fidelity. He has previously worked at LPL Financial and MONECO Advisors and has spent multiple years with Fidelity Investments and its brokerage services. Outside of finance, Langlais is a partner in an indoor golf simulator business in Fairfield, Connecticut. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, with a focus on discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment approach.

Jeffrey Fitz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BANK of AMERICA, Merrill Lynch, Raymond James Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He also provides investment advisory services through his independent firm, Stratos Wealth Partners. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, combining a broad advisory network with significant non-advisory financial activities.

John Overton Izlar is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at Accenture in multiple roles starting in 2022 and was affiliated with the University of Virginia and The Westminster Schools earlier in his career. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through various investment and planning services.

David Lalich is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and a structured oversight process.

Camille David is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, Camille held roles at New York Life, Northwestern Mutual, and worked in educational institutions including Baruch College and Farmingdale State College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process and a range of investment offerings.

Kevin McAvoy is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2016, McAvoy spent 35 years at MetLife Securities Inc. He also works as an insurance agent specializing in property/casualty, life, disability, long-term care, health, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software tools.

Jonathan Farens is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stratford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2014. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.