Gina Douvas serves as the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Fairfield, Connecticut, a position she has held since 2009. She manages a team that provides financial strategies tailored to high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and endowments. Leveraging resources from Merrill and the Bank of America Private Bank, she supports clients in pursuing their financial goals and managing risk. Gina began her career in financial services in 1991, joining Merrill Lynch in 2007 after thirteen years at Smith Barney in New York City. There, she contributed to the firm's largest stock-option planning team, focusing on strategies for C-Suite executives. Her earlier experience includes work as a portfolio analyst on investment strategies for institutional, corporate retirement, and private pension plans. She holds professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Gina earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Stony Brook University and an MBA in Finance from Pace University's Lubin School of Business. Active in her community, Gina serves on the Advisory Board of the Charles F. Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University and supports organizations such as the Girl Scouts of Connecticut, Norma Pfriem Breast Center, Paulie Strong Foundation, and The Smilow Cancer Hospital. Born in Astoria, New York, she is fluent in Greek and enjoys activities including biking, cooking, football, golfing, music, photography, tennis, traveling, volleyball, and spending time with her family.

Kyle Nolan is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Greenwich, CT, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2019 and has prior involvement with organizations such as Kitu Life Inc. and football clubs in Tampere and Lisbon. 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 employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and analysis methods.

Zachary Bognar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Private Client Wealth LLC, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, JP Morgan Chase, and Charles Schwab and Company. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases to support its investment approach.

Micaela Walsh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held various roles including positions at Bucknell University and Essex Financial Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods, and serves multiple registered investment companies with formally established governance and oversight procedures.

Karen Knettel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she operates a YouTube cooking show focused on art and culture. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment modeling in its financial planning process.

Nicholas Francia is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2011. Francia is a member of the Advisory Committee on Finance Issues for The ESOP Association, a peer-sharing group focused on ESOP-related developments and best practices. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Jonathan Urbina is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013, including time with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2013 to 2018. 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. The firm delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis, combining institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Mark Silverman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with 18 years of experience in financial advising, including 16 years at Merrill. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. He approaches client relationships by thoroughly understanding their unique financial situations and goals to develop personalized wealth management strategies. Prior to his career in financial advising, Mark spent nearly 30 years in the magazine publishing industry covering global entertainment and the golf industry. His educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. Additionally, he holds a Certificate in Sales Management from the Darden School at the University of Virginia and a Certificate from the Publishing Management Institute at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Mark is a lifelong resident of the suburban New York City area and lives in New Canaan, Connecticut with his wife Pam and their poodle Ziggy. He participates in community activities such as the Longest Day of Golf benefitting Cancer Care. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys cooking, golfing, racquetball, and watching movies.

Divya Krishnan is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co. since 2020, following prior roles at Charles Schwab Investment Management and Motif Investing. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering integrated advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services. The firm’s investment approach combines non-discretionary client relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and multi-asset model portfolios.

Rustam Yamilov is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. before joining J.P. Morgan in 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and a manager-solutions team. The firm offers non-discretionary services with an ESG eligibility framework and access to a wide range of products through its unique regulatory registrations.

Tristan Lawrie is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2012 and previously spent three years at Edward Jones. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michele Matice is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on helping individuals and families achieve financial success by understanding their personal goals and aspirations. Michele provides personalized wealth management strategies and integrates investment insights from Merrill with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to support her clients' financial objectives. Her career transitioned from Corporate America to wealth management, with a particular interest in the impact of technology on markets and families globally. Michele holds a Master's Degree and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan System and a High School Diploma from Seaholm High. She has earned professional designations as a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Michele participates in community activities, including serving as Past President of BWGA and volunteering with Covenant House. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, golfing, reading, yoga, and playing bridge.

Bruce Sargent is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 57 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets since 1968. He serves as president, co-trustee, and director of the Bruce & Janet Sargent Charitable Foundation and is a trustee of Game Conservancy USA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and offers a range of retail and institutional investment services.

Stephen Ortiz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Greenwich, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch/Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, and Municipal Credit Union. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Priya Kessler is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients and their families to develop disciplined financial plans tailored to their individual situations. She utilizes Fidelity's recommendations and resources to provide clients with the knowledge and guidance needed to make informed financial decisions. Priya has held several roles within the financial services industry, including Planning Consultant and Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, and previously served as a High Net Worth Specialist, Advanced Broker, and Associate Financial Service Professional at Charles Schwab. She began her career as a Client Service & Support Intern at Charles Schwab. Outside of her professional work, Priya enjoys cooking and baking, exploring culinary experiences, socializing with friends, engaging in outdoor adventures, traveling, and spending time with pets.

Michael Pappa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2018 and previously spent five years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and two years with Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach 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.

Michael Hillgen Santa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC from 2021 to 2025, and spent over a decade at H.Beck, Inc. Mr. Hillgen Santa is also the owner of Lorraine's Antiques, an antiques business operating since 2012. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining a broad service offering with extensive non-advisory financial activities.

John Drowne is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. His professional experience includes roles as Planning Consultant (2023-2026), Relationship Manager (2022-2023), and Financial Representative (2021-2022) at Fidelity Investments. Prior to that, he worked in Institutional Sales at National Securities Corporation from 2019 to 2021. Born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut, John has developed a strong connection to the local community. He collaborates closely with clients to understand their values, family dynamics, and aspirations, aiming to create personalized financial strategies that support their goals. Outside of his professional work, John has interests in fitness, food, football, golf, and pets.

Terence Barnett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets. In addition to his advisory work, he has authored an ebook titled *9 Simple Steps To Help*. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Edward Laux is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in February 2019, bringing over 35 years of experience from the institutional side of Wall Street. Prior to his current role, he worked as an equity position trader and held leadership positions in US Equities at firms including Kidder Peabody, ABN AMRO Bank/Chicago Corp, and Cantor Fitzgerald. Edward leverages his expertise in risk, research, and client relationships to provide comprehensive wealth management services. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, philanthropic planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He collaborates closely with the Dyer Group, a top advisory team at Merrill Lynch, to enhance the scope of services offered to clients. Edward holds FINRA Series 7, 24, 55, 63, and 66 securities registrations and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Dartmouth College. Outside of his professional work, Edward participates actively in his community, serving on advisory boards such as the University of New Haven Executive Micro MBA Program, coaching travel basketball with the Greenwich YMCA, and contributing to the Stamford Board of Tax Assessment Appeals. He enjoys antiquing, basketball, cooking, golfing, reading, watching movies, yoga, and spending time with his family.