Kelley Mcwilliams is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2021. She has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on wealth management that considers her clients' priorities, goals, and aspirations. Her approach incorporates an understanding of how life events, both planned and unexpected, can impact finances. Before transitioning to wealth management, Kelley held roles in institutional fixed income on the municipal desk at Lehman Brothers and Barclays Capital, as well as positions in fixed income research at Rocaton Investment Advisors and Goldman Sachs Asset Management. She graduated cum laude from Duke University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. Her professional credentials include FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations and the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation. Kelley lives in Darien, Connecticut with her three children. Her interests include spending time with family, tennis, and traveling.

Sal Sereno is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their individual needs and goals. He focuses on understanding clients' current financial situations and aspirations to create clear strategies that align with their definitions of success. Sal has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, initially serving as an Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Representative at National Securities Corporation from 2017 to 2020. Outside of his professional role, Sal has interests that include fishing, fitness, golf, sailing, skiing, and traveling.

Cameron Mc Carthy is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, bringing four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mercer Investments for five years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market outlooks to assist clients in their financial decisions.

Timothy Byrnes is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at R. W. Pressprich & Co. for 30 years before joining Fidelity in 2021. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods, supporting a range of client needs through discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Pamela Kiernan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2019, following previous roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Kiernan is the sole proprietor of Ware LLC, a consulting firm for which she owns a patent. 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 utilizes structured planning tools and broad investment strategies through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

David Wilson Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and previously spent 10 years at Neuberger Berman, LLC. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nolan Philpott is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2026, he held various roles including positions at Saint Anselm College, Seaboard International Forest Products, and Factset. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and processes.

Dennis Brown is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been employed since 1994. He has progressed through various roles including Senior Financial Consultant, Vice President, and First Vice President, and has extensive experience working with employers and plan participants to develop retirement plans. His client focus includes corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, institutional consulting, employee financial health, and personal retirement planning. Dennis holds several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Loyola University Maryland and his High School Diploma from Fairfield College Preparatory School. He has received recognition such as being named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2019 to 2021, and has been awarded the Financial Times Top 401 Retirement Plan Advisors accolade for five consecutive years through 2020. Dennis is involved in his community through participation in organizations including Al's Angels, Fairfield Preparatory School, and Team Woofgang. His personal interests include biking, boating, football, golfing, hiking, music, spending time with family, traveling, and yoga.

Richard Smalley is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets based in Westport, CT. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management options, combining in-house and third-party investment managers, and provides services that include financial planning, custody, and brokerage.

Michael Pearson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and co-leads The Linke-Pearson Group, a boutique-style wealth management practice serving clients nationwide from Stamford, Connecticut. He specializes in working with high-earning executives, business leaders, and first-generation wealth creators, providing customized investment management, executive compensation strategies, and comprehensive financial planning. With over 15 years of experience, Michael holds multiple professional designations including CFP®, CFA, ChFC®, CAIA®, CPWA®, and CPFA. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut and serves as a mentor at its School of Business. Michael also participates in the Estate Planning Council of Fairfield County. His expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, and institutional consulting for endowments and non-profits. Michael coordinates all aspects of his clients' financial lives, integrating tax, investment, estate, and lending strategies to provide disciplined, data-driven guidance. Beyond his client work, he has spoken at national advisor events and contributes to leadership on institutional business strategy.

John Friedman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities for 14 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a GoFundMe initiative supporting the Kuna Indian Tribe by helping to replace their basketball court and provide sneakers for local children. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to assist clients in financial decision-making.

Nicholas Margiotta is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co and Truvium Capital Partners. Outside of finance, he has worked at recreational clubs including Bedford Golf and Tennis Club and Putnam County Golf Course. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a forward-looking investment approach.

Joseph Sack is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Sack Law Firm PLLC for 12 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, where he has been employed since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models in its financial planning process.

David Elias is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and over 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley during two separate periods, from 2013 to 2019 and again since 2021, with a two-year tenure at UBS Financial Services in between. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a condominium rental business. 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 utilizes structured planning tools and models to support its financial planning process.

Bruce Manasevit is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial advising in 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2007. Bruce leads The Manasevit Group, focusing on providing tailored wealth management strategies that address clients' financial concerns, opportunities, and goals. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, tax minimization, and small business strategies. Prior to entering wealth management, Bruce was President and CEO of his family's third-generation business. He holds an MBA from Columbia University Business School and a bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis. His professional designations include Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Bruce is involved in community initiatives related to bone marrow transplantation. He serves as an Emeritus Board Member of the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Foundation and founded the Amy Strelzer Manasevit Research Program in 1998 to support research for patient outcomes following bone marrow transplantation. He lives in Fairfield, Connecticut, and enjoys activities such as tennis, biking, cooking, gardening, traveling, and spending time with his family.

David Lewson is a Senior Financial Advisor at the Ridgefield Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office. He works with a select group of families and businesses to develop strategies aimed at creating, growing, preserving, and managing their wealth. David combines the personalized service of a small financial advisory boutique with the extensive resources and capabilities of one of the world's leading financial institutions. With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, David specializes in areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He holds multiple professional designations including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). David earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1986. David resides in Redding, Connecticut with his wife, Beth. He has been active in his community, serving as a member of the Redding Board of Education and the Redding Board of Ethics, as well as a trustee of the Western Connecticut Academy of International Studies Magnet School and a board member of Education Connection.

Johan Gomez Hernandez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with credentials including Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been in the industry since 2026. Before joining LPL Financial, he worked with American Strategic Advisors and Cavalry Portfolio Services, and he has experience in education and local business ventures, including roles at the University of Connecticut and involvement with the Stamford Public Education Foundation and small businesses such as Ralph's Italian Ices and trap't Escape Room Adventures. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by various operational and research tools.

Hedayatullah Nabiel is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in residential real estate through ownership and management of Liberty Rental Properties LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative screening and qualitative research in its advisory process and incorporates ESG criteria within a framework of diversified investment options.

Thomas Interlicchio is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member and partner of Predators Lacrosse LLC, a recreational business based in Eastchester, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through various financial planning and investment channels.

Randy Bernstein is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. He has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at Edward Jones and JPMorgan Chase Bank. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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 within a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate ESG considerations in its recommendations.