David Spiecher is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013 and was previously with Merrill from 2011 to 2013. 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. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations, incorporating ESG eligibility where applicable.

Hans Ramsey is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 1985 and Primerica Advisors since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management via its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation, offering a range of strategic approaches.

Christopher Curcio is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at PIMCO Investments LLC and New York Life Investments. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Jane Hoeffner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and joined Morgan Stanley in 2025 after working for the Weston Public Library and spending 18 years in homemaking. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs focused on structured financial planning and employs analytical tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and return estimates in its process.

Ronald Balzano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He is based in Stamford, CT. 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 utilizes firm-approved tools and methodologies to assist clients in modeling potential outcomes.

Fredric Lowe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and over 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following his tenure at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1994. 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 tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and investment committee insights.

Justin Getts is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Guardian Life and Woodbury Financial Services. 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 provides advisory and brokerage services through a broad network of representatives, offering financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nicholas Gallucci is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley since 2018 and prior work at the University of South Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analytical models.

Benjamin Smiles is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2015 as part of The Smiles Group, a wealth management team. He focuses on providing a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with understanding each client's family, financial situation, and priorities. Benjamin helps clients develop customized strategies tailored to their unique circumstances, allowing for flexibility as their needs evolve and market conditions change. He delivers access to the investment insights of Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America to address a broad range of financial aspects. With expertise spanning estate planning, investments, tax minimization, education funding, wealth transfer, and retirement income strategies, Benjamin works with high-net-worth clients to simplify their financial lives and prioritize their goals. He collaborates closely with a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America to offer strategic home financing guidance aligned with clients’ overall financial plans. Benjamin holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation and is a recognized Retirement Benefits Consultant and Personal Investment Advisor. Benjamin completed high school at Stratton Mountain School and attended the University of Colorado System’s Leeds School of Business, though no degree was conferred. He resides in Ridgefield, Connecticut, with his wife, Meg, and their children, Lily and Charlie. His personal interests include skiing, surfing, sailing, and travel.

Kathleen Mcelaney is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at UBS, AlphaSights, Earthplace, and DVG Partners. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Casey Olsen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years at the firm and three years of industry experience. Based in Stamford, CT, Olsen has worked solely with Merrill since 2015. 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.

Michael Sweeney is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over two decades of experience helping corporate professionals, lawyers, doctors, and other individuals simplify their wealth management through tailored strategies. Michael works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans that address liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He also assists small business owners with managing 401(k) plans and optimizing employee benefits. Michael holds a Master's Degree from Fordham University and a Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He integrates the resources of Merrill Lynch and banking services from Bank of America to provide a comprehensive approach to wealth management. Michael emphasizes a long-term, disciplined financial strategy to help clients pursue their unique goals through changing market conditions. Outside of his professional role, Michael volunteers within the communities he serves. His personal interests include billiards, golfing, hiking, and reading.

Jesus Lopez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in White Plains, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and a broad range of advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Jelmena Hudson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2026, following a brief tenure at Morgan Stanley in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition, sports and entertainment, special-needs analysis, and divorce planning.

Earl Wheway Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and was previously with UBS Financial Services for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary, a private foundation in Newtown, Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a range of investment programs, including estate planning and corporate financial planning solutions.

Kevin Condon is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Stamford, CT. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management guidance and tailored financial strategies for affluent individuals, families, and small businesses, focusing on areas such as personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Mount Saint Mary's University and maintains professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Kevin applies his expertise through consistent communication and personalized financial planning to help clients meet their long-term goals. Kevin resides in Wilton, CT with his family. Outside of his financial advisory role, he teaches cycling at Equinox Fitness and enjoys running, cycling, golf, and skiing. He has also participated in community events such as the Autism Speaks NYC Marathon in 2011 and has been involved with Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Melissa Spohn is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors for the Swedish Ski Club, which supports skiing activities and manages a common lodging facility for its members. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

James Bova is a financial advisor at Osaic with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Securities America Advisors, Securities Service Network Inc, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in insurance sales, including variable annuities. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with tools such as risk-tolerance questionnaires and portfolio optimization, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform.

Amber Okin is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. In her position, she collaborates with clients to develop and implement financial plans tailored to their individual goals and concerns. She emphasizes building relationships based on trust and respect by understanding what is important to her clients and their families. Amber's approach focuses on providing clients with peace of mind for various life moments through thoughtful financial planning. Her expertise lies in creating strategies that address clients' specific needs and objectives. Outside of her professional work, Amber has interests in bowling, comedy, military service, theater, traveling, and writing.

Frank Defrancesco is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2000, including its predecessor firm Axa Advisors. Outside of advising, he is co-owner of Seminar Ed Solutions LLC, where he serves as a presenter and co-content creator for literacy presentations. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach includes evaluating client risk tolerance to match them with investment program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.