Victor Melendez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2016. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver annual written recommendation reports, utilizing algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated retirement income team.

Joseph Centra is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at H. Beck, Inc. for 26 years and co-founded Grove Point Investments, LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Allocation Resource Group, LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers diversified advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management and extensive research resources.

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.

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 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.

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 at LPL Enterprise with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has a long tenure at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is an NFL Draft analyst and author. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party asset management, and integrated financial product offerings.

Gary Avidon is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services focused on asset allocation, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary process. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

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 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.

Daniel Borgia is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020. Prior to his current role, he worked at The Beach Deli and was involved with GNY Stars Ice Hockey. 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

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.

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.

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.

Jonathan Goldstein is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. 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 strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using approved tools and models to assist clients in developing their financial plans.

Matthew Thompson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Valhalla, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Potomac Financial Private Client Group and Carradice Wealth Advisors. Thompson is also involved in paraplanning through VMCK Associates, Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports delivered in partnership with financial advisors.