Richard Harnett Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Norma Montalvo is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2008 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering proprietary research and a diverse set of capital markets services.

Joseph Centra is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 37 years of industry experience, including over 26 years at H. Beck, Inc., and leadership roles at Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Allocation Resource Group, LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Mark Carruthers is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Cetera since 2005 and is currently associated with Hudson Valley Financial Services, where he has served as a CFP since 2018. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with extensive program options and assets under management exceeding $256 billion.

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.

Tomomi Trudell is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporates ESG criteria, and offers broad derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Michael Tutino is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016, following a five-year period at Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he has a minority ownership interest in a restaurant business. 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 employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kyle Brandstetter is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Asterion Wealth Advisory Group, The Ross Company, LPL Financial, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of financial services, he has held positions in various businesses including Centennial Golf Course and Court Jester Athletic Club. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized due diligence team and includes a framework for ESG eligibility.

Frank Calderone is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a bass player for the band HeadFirst and also owns Calderone Financial Services, Inc., a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a range of advisory programs alongside specialized municipal and employer advisory services.

Lester Dean Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Northcoast Asset Management and Resnick Advisors, before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs with a focus on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

Kevin Bertoncin is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and TD Ameritrade. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, implementing tailored investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Maria Frattaroli is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1991 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

George Mitchell Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. He is currently with MassMutual Investors Services and previously worked for The Windmill Group, Inc. He also maintains an outside insurance brokerage focused on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative annual planning relationships and a range of event-driven planning services.

Anthony Pauline is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has spent much of his career with Prudential Insurance Company of America and its affiliate Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an NFL Draft analyst and author. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Sachin Srinivasa is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at various institutions including JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, HIMCO, and Liberty Mutual. Sachin also has academic experience at NYU Stern School of Business and the University of Connecticut. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with a forward-looking approach and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared with many institutional programs.

Laura Madonna is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1996 and holds the Series 66 designation. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Oskar Agaronov is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2019. Prior to that, he spent six years at E1 Asset Management, Co. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program that emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative screening and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broad capabilities including derivatives and commodities expertise.

Daniel Borgia is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as prior experience at The Beach Deli and GNY Stars Ice Hockey. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, supported by a manager solutions team and incorporates ESG considerations in its recommendations.

Marina Ruiz De Gauna Frances is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Greenwich, CT, and has three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and JPMorgan Chase Bank. She has also held roles outside the financial sector, including work at the Greenwich Country Club and Manhattanville College. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory approach involves non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice supported by a centralized due diligence process, combining quantitative screening and qualitative research.