Andre Mirkine is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process 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.

Sean Donovan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. for four years and was employed at Russell Speeders Car Wash and New Canaan High School before that. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

James Steele is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Canaan, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney in several fiduciary capacities. 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.

Dominick Derosa is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Stamford, CT, where he has been serving clients since 2001. He focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies to individuals, families, and businesses, leveraging the investment resources of Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America, N.A. Dominick works closely with clients to identify their primary financial goals and develop customized strategies to build, manage, and preserve wealth for current and future generations. His areas of expertise include college education planning, retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and employee financial health, among others. Dominick holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Iona College. His mission is to work one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies designed to help them pursue their long-term goals. In addition to his professional work, Dominick participates in community activities and volunteers with local organizations. His personal interests include baseball, bowling, football, golfing, photography, soccer, and traveling.

Connor Breit is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time delivering food for Uber Technologies, Inc. and DoorDash Inc. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a wide range of individual and institutional clients.

Filiz Hoops is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Redding, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Zadlo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Oppenheimer and ScottTrade, Inc. since 2018, he has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process 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.

Love Malhotra is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2011 and WELLS FARGO ADVISORS LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets, employs over 14,000 advisors, and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Andrew Starks is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2013 as part of The Hetherington Group. His responsibilities include financial planning, relationship management, investment screening, manager due diligence, and risk analysis. The team focuses on affluent and ultra-affluent clients across the United States, providing tailored strategies in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. Andrew earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a minor in African American Studies from Princeton University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation since 2018 and became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) in 2024, along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Prior to his financial advisory career, Andrew pursued a brief professional football career with the Chicago Bears. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, Andrew lives with his wife Morgan and son Wesley. His personal interests include golf, football, softball, traveling, spending time with family, and baking. He is a member of professional organizations such as the Princeton Football Association and the Princeton Varsity Club.

Michael Bucci is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bozzutos Inc and First Republic Bank. Before his financial services career, he spent several years in education and building maintenance. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Donald Larson Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves 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 firm‑approved methodologies in its financial planning process.

Zachary Dugas is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, following four years at MetLife Securities Inc. He also operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, long-term care, and Medicare-related products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, providing collaborative, annual planning engagements that use firm-approved analytical tools without discretionary authority over client investments.

Robert Giannini is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and over 55 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James and its affiliated entities since 2012. Giannini also serves as a trustee of a small bank account for a previous client. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, with notable offerings in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Matthew Beninati is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2011 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Matthew Beninati LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, with a platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Christopher Hiza is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience, including prior roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in property and casualty, Medicare-related products, life and health insurance, fixed annuities, dental, and group disability income. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Bryce Johnstone is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2016, including a one-year tenure at BOFA Securities, Inc. in 2019. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Zachary Wojtowicz is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations, and has 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities before joining Mass Mutual in 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent specializing in life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and offers services including asset management, wrap programs, and educational seminars.

Alexander Gunn is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial and Fidelity Investments. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Saul Mag is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he supports Fidelity's most valued clients and their families by helping them navigate the firm's resources and providing a personalized approach to assistance that strengthens client relationships. Saul has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through several roles including Investment Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and currently Senior Relationship Manager. His experience spans wealth management and client relationship services, focusing on delivering tailored financial solutions. Outside of his professional work, Saul's personal interests include comedy, golf, parenthood, pets, and tennis.

Frederick Lawrence is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 27 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for the Weston High School football team in Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines advisory services with various investment and planning capabilities.