Christian Griffin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked previously at BNY Mellon, J.P. Morgan Securities, and AllianceBernstein L.P. Griffin serves as a board member for the Adam J. Lewis Academy. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Zavory is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2006 and previously spent six years at UBS Financial Services. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

B Kunstreich is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Rye, NY, and has 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Kunstreich is a part-time stamp dealer. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides written recommendation reports using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, supported by algorithmic tools and a centralized consulting team.

Kenneth Heiser is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, MetLife Securities Inc., and Baystate Wealth Management. Heiser has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser affiliated with MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach includes collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with implementation requiring separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Stephen Pendergast is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank since 2019 and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and customizes investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, incorporating options for tax management and responsible investing.

Thomas Ruiz is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS in various capacities since 2005. Outside of finance, he is a partner and owner of Vero Moreau LLC, a firm specializing in image consulting, fashion styling, and fashion merchandising. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Alexander Strukov is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2013. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Stamford, CT. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing forward-looking capital market analysis and asset allocation guidance.

Patricia Cavicchia is a financial advisor at Merrill with 40 years of industry experience. She has held her current position at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2000. Her credentials include the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Sargent is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2017 and 2018, respectively, with brief prior roles at North Elm Capital and periods of unemployment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include broad retail and institutional investment solutions.

Hailey Opperman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Pfizer and studied at Syracuse University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and a range of investment services supported by structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies.

Paul Eshleman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at firms including LPL Enterprise, Prudential Advisors, and PNC Financial Services Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Charles Castro is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at David Lerner Associates, Inc. for 18 years and at Spirit of America Management Company for one year. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Steven Kyriakos is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022, and previously spent 14 years at UBS Financial Services. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and serves as a trustee/co-trustee in a trust capacity outside his advisory work. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range 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 uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Michael Moskowitz is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He started his career in 1986 with a vision to provide clients with customized strategies and services tailored to their individual financial circumstances. Michael supervises all areas of the client servicing process and leverages his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification to assist clients in navigating the complexities of their finances. His practice focuses on addressing clients' complex financial and family circumstances to help them pursue or maintain financial independence. Michael has extensive experience offering services such as Corporate Executive Services, Education Planning, Employee Benefits Planning, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Services for Endowments, Foundations, and Non-profits, Personal Retirement Planning, Philanthropic Planning, Portfolio Management Services, and Socially Responsible, Values Based, and ESG Investing. He has been recognized consecutively on the 2023-2026 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list. Additionally, he supports clients with their investment, banking, and mortgage needs, and represents business owners and executives for corporate lines of credit as well as investment banking efforts for strategic acquisition or succession planning. Michael earned a Bachelor's Degree from American University and a High School Diploma from Islip High School. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He grew up in Islip, NY, and currently lives in Stamford, CT with his wife Leslie and their two children, Roni and Russell. Michael's personal interests include boating, fishing, classic cars, attending sporting events, cooking, music, spending time with family, and traveling. He follows the Merrill tradition of community participation and spends time volunteering with organizations in his community.

Aarti Mathur is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, currently serving as a Team Financial Advisor with Mathur, Simmons & Associates. In her role, she focuses on providing a high-quality client experience and assisting individuals and families in achieving their financial goals, particularly in areas such as retirement planning, college education planning, legacy planning, tax minimization, employee financial health, and retirement income. Before joining Merrill, Aarti practiced employment law as an attorney in New York City. Her legal background informs her approach as a fiduciary advisor, ensuring each decision is made with diligence, care, and skill. She holds a Juris Doctorate from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Wesleyan University. Aarti lives in Greenwich, Connecticut with her husband and two children. Her personal interests include cooking, skiing, tennis, and traveling. Aarti holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She does not provide legal or tax advice in her current role.

Jason Glasser is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Flagstar Bank for two years and First Republic Bank for eight years. Glasser owns an inactive LLC, Glass Capital LLC, which was originally formed for a real estate investment that did not materialize. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Evan Brois is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Laidlaw & Company. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC 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 that utilize mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Miles Saunders is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2016. Saunders is also the owner of MNS Wealth Management, a financial services DBA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Peter Davies is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. prior to his current role. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and integrates ESG criteria where applicable.

Christopher Copenhaver is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2010, including six years in his current role. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients nearing or in retirement with written Recommendation Reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.