Riley Ward is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Manzi Insurance and Bull's Bridge Golf Club, as well as time spent at Salve Regina University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad investable universe.

Marco Ventrella is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at City National Bank since 2022 and Morgan Stanley from 2012 to 2021. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs offering portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes strategies based on clients’ risk profiles and utilizes both in-house and third-party investment managers to implement portfolios.

Sandra Bonilla is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019, following four years at Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Abimelek Rodriguez is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2022. He has held various roles in the financial services industry, including Financial Planning Director at Morgan Stanley from 2019 to 2022, Vice President of Investments at Revere Securities from 2018 to 2019, Financial Consultant at Maxim Group in 2018, and Private Wealth Consultant at Laidlaw Asset Management from 2017 to 2018. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Rodriguez partners with families at all stages of life to establish holistic financial plans that guide their financial decisions. His expertise encompasses retirement, college planning, estate and trusts planning considerations, insurance, tax-efficient investing, and portfolio analysis. Outside of his professional work, Rodriguez has interests in baseball, football, and golf.

Mark Stevens is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. He has previously operated his own advisory practices, including Stevens Group Financial Services LLC and Stevens & Boutilier Financial Advisors. Stevens also has experience with insurance agencies and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, incorporating model portfolios and research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Seth Stark is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Oxford, CT, with Series 66 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Investec, King Paper, and Borderline Surf Shop, as well as academic pursuits. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Jesse Wooten is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he was a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025. Jesse has accumulated extensive experience in the financial services industry, including roles as a Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2019 to 2024, a Registered Client Associate at Morgan Stanley from 2018 to 2019, and at RBC Wealth Management from 2015 to 2018. He began his career as a Financial Services Representative at Barnum Financial Group in 2013. Jesse employs a planning-based approach to client service, focusing on clarity, education, and collaboration to guide individuals and families in understanding how their financial decisions support their long-term goals. His work emphasizes helping clients take meaningful action to improve their financial wellbeing and achieve greater peace of mind. Outside of his professional life, Jesse engages in personal interests such as baseball, concerts, football, golf, and volunteering.

Nicholas Young is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in the financial services industry since 2006. Nick re-joined Merrill Lynch in 2018 after having initially joined the firm in 2011 and leaving in 2014. He specializes in assisting clients with retirement planning, college education funding, managing wealth transfers, and coordinating services such as investment management, credit and lending, insurance, and retirement planning. Nick holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Connecticut College and an MBA from Georgetown University. He earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2015. Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in areas including college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and tax minimization. Beyond his professional work, Nick has been involved with the Darien Nature Center as a past board member. He lives in Darien, Connecticut with his wife Tracy and two children.

Susan Marchese is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 23 years at the firm and 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Westport, CT. 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 and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Luke Rassow Kantor is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Octagon prior to his current role. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Adelio Gallucci is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Swapna Patra is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Symbridge LLC, MML Investor Services, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, manages fund-of-funds structures, and delivers model portfolios through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Ronaldo Medalla is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Fidelity Investments since 2025 and has been associated with Strategic Advisers and Fidelity Brokerage Services since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he has published a book that he wrote and designed. 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 utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and formal advisory roles with multiple registered investment companies.

Joseph Swain is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His work history includes multiple roles at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, as well as a one-year tenure at Fidelity Investments. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and maintains a large, integrated structure supporting hundreds of thousands of clients.

Craig Dellarocco Jr. is a Series 66 registered advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he held various roles including positions at Farms Country Club and McLain Electric Co. Inc. Craig is also involved with Farms Country Club outside of his advisory work. LPL Enterprise serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products through integrated advisory and brokerage channels.

Laura Maguire is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Kestra Advisory Services, Kestra Investment Services, and CETERA Advisor Networks. In addition to her advisory role, Maguire serves as secretary on the board of a local condominium association and volunteers assisting elders with money management services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Brian Lavigne is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2010, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including 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.

Brian Scanlon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Citigroup Global Markets. Scanlon has an ownership interest in SCANFAM, LLC, a non-investment-related business he co-owns with his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Patrick Donovan is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2007, bringing prior experience in trading and selling bonds to institutional clients, with a specialization in fixed income and municipal bond research. Patrick holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and History from Hillsdale College in Michigan and a Master of Arts degree in Politics from The Catholic University of America. He holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Personal Investment Advisor. Patrick resides in New Canaan, Connecticut, with his wife and three children.

Jackson Fredericks is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Southbury, CT, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the Dental Associates of Connecticut and Jackson, Grant Investment Advisors Inc., among others. He also worked at Eastern Connecticut State University and Brookfield Public Schools. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.