Kevin Edwards is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Edwards is also involved with a trust business based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee resources.

Thomas Belden is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill and Banc of America Investment Services before joining Wells Fargo in 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research and analytics to support its investment approach.

Julia Strayer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2000. Prior to this role, Julia served as a vice president and private banker at BankBoston's Private Bank for seven years, where she was responsible for asset management and trust services. Before her tenure at BankBoston, she worked in marketing with Merrill for nine years. Julia's areas of expertise include corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, as well as sports and entertainment. She holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her educational background includes a Bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University, an MBA from New York University's Stern School of Business, and a Master's degree from Sarah Lawrence College. Julia has appeared on CNBC's "Power Lunch," CBS's "This Morning," WGCH's "Women in Business," and has been featured in USA Today. Outside of her professional work, she has interests in photography, reading, tennis, and writing.

Brendan Russo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Capital Group and Equitable. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joseph Silva is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2004. 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 with written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Eric Sappington is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2010 to 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through tailored asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, with a focus on eligible strategies and an ESG eligibility framework.

Ana Becker is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Citi, Goldman Sachs, and British Telecom. J.P. Morgan Securities provides 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 firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team.

Melissa Naumann is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she supports Fidelity's clients and their families in achieving their personal financial goals. Melissa has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through several positions including Financial Representative (2014-2015), Private Client Relationship Manager (2015-2017), Wealth Management Relationship Manager (2017-2020), and her current role as Wealth Management Planning Consultant since 2020.

Beth Blecker is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Invescor Advisory Services, Inc. and Eastern Planning Inc, where she remains CEO. Outside of her advisory role, Blecker serves as a board member for a Holocaust museum and center for tolerance and education and has authored a biography. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various tools and offers discretionary and third-party management options.

Miguel Barbosa Machado is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at UBS since 2018, previously serving six years at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based 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 plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Lawrence Johnson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2024, he worked at Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Citigroup/Citibank from 2015 to 2024. 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 through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Richard Dupuis is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he develops personalized financial strategies tailored to clients’ specific goals and changing market conditions. He provides access to investment insights from Merrill as well as banking and lending solutions through Bank of America to support comprehensive wealth management. Richard holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Bryant College. Committed to community involvement, he volunteers with local organizations in line with Merrill’s tradition of engagement in the communities they serve.

Christina Tikkanen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rye Brook, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Tikkanen serves as Co-Vice President on the Board of Directors for the St. Margaret School Home School Association. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement recommendations and ongoing tax-aware planning focused on dependable income sources.

Antonio Nogalo is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Greenwich, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2023, he worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Deloitte, CEIS Review Inc., and Fairfield University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of products including fee-based planning, portfolio management, and capital markets services.

Caroline Calder is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2019, following five years at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, Calder serves as Vice Chair of the Board at the Pequot Library in Southport, Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-partnered financial planning services.

Spencer De Vito is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for several years and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Michael Shipman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Greenwich, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup for a decade before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2026. 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 through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Sandra Rose is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in New Canaan, CT, holding the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 66 credentials. She has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Aspire and Hamilton Cavanaugh, TIAA-CREF, and Fidelity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Anthony Salerno is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Southport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of AJS Corp, a consulting firm involved in operations and management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement income recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Dunn is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, UBS Financial Services, and TIAA-CREF. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also manages model portfolios for intermediary platforms and serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.