Raquel Torres is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Clearing, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Santander Securities. Outside of her advisory work, she operates a consulting business as a full-service shopper. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Hyman is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2012 to 2020 before joining RBC Capital Markets. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs with tailored strategies based on each client’s risk profile and utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Robert Guere is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has spent his entire career in financial services, focusing on helping clients solve complex financial issues and achieve their goals. Robert works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their long-term objectives. Robert's expertise includes college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. His approach emphasizes understanding each client's unique financial situation and creating tailored plans to help manage investment risk and pursue financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Western Connecticut State University and has earned professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). Robert is also active in his community as a member of the Rotary Club of Monroe. In his personal time, Robert enjoys baseball, golfing, music, reading, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Michael Tutino is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Greenwich, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo firms since 2016. Outside of advising, he holds a minority ownership in a restaurant business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Lester Dean Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, GYL Financial Synergies, Resnick Advisors, and Northcoast Asset Management. 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 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.

Maria Frattaroli is a financial advisor with Merrill in New Canaan, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1991. 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, and institutions.

Stephen Wolanske is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual goals, with expertise in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Stephen holds a Bachelor's Degree from Southern Methodist University and a High School Diploma from Brunswick School in Greenwich, CT. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Committed to community involvement, Stephen participates in local volunteer activities aligned with Merrill’s tradition of community service.

Cathy Yance is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked in various roles at Fidelity and E D & F Man Capital Markets Inc. Cathy is based in Fairfield, CT. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios, and it serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple funds.

Sachin Srinivasa is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with the Series 66 designation. He has been with J.P. Morgan since 2024, including roles at J.P. Morgan Private Bank and JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at HIMCO and Liberty Mutual and attended NYU Stern School of Business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Oskar Agaronov is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2019 and previously spent six years at E1 Asset Management, Co. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a structured, non-discretionary process.

Graham Opdyke is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Fidelity in 2025, he worked at Enterprise Mobility and has a background that includes roles at the University of Maryland and Cross Street Flower Farm. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction across a diversified investable universe. The firm is noted for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, use of systematic methodologies, and formal governance procedures.

Marina Ruiz De Gauna Frances is a Series 66 licensed advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Greenwich, CT. She has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at UBS Financial Services and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Her background also includes positions at Greenwich Country Club and Manhattanville College. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by centralized due diligence.

Armando Olivieri III is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Acuris, Guidepoint, and Omnicom, as well as a period of unemployment. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, alongside trading, account administration, and custody support.

Alexander Palios is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Palios serves as a board member for Project Purple, a charitable nonprofit based in Seymour, Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct client relationships and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Benjamin Kozera is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Greenwich, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2014. Kozera serves as a board member of The Susie Foundation, a charity focused on children, youth, economic assistance, and medical causes. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured discovery process and firm-approved planning tools.

Leslie Williams is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2013 and 2015, respectively, and has served on the board of Enexus Corp., an industrial manufacturing equipment company, since 2004. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Marie Pascale is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Citigroup Global Markets since 2003. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a 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 planning process supported by firm-approved tools and committee-driven return estimates.

Stephen Pavia is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Camarda is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and related entities since 2012. He is also involved as owner of Southport Financial Group, where he serves as branch manager and securities sales. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Gregg Woolven is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Advanced Corporation Solutions, Principal Financial Services, and Trinet. 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 a variety of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.