Nick Dematteis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Rochelle, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of ZPD Holding LLC, a holding company. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools to deliver tailored retirement income advice, primarily for clients maintaining assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

David Almquist is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS Financial Services, City National Bank, and RBC Capital Markets during his career. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs combining discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with financial planning and brokerage services, tailoring strategies based on each client’s Advisory Risk Profile.

Jose Morales is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Greenwich, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market analysis.

Daniel Stan is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over 30 years. In addition to advisory work, he sells property and casualty insurance policies in Brookfield, CT. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party research teams, and offers integrated financial planning, access to external asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Martin Maffei is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining UBS in 2018, he worked at Fidelity Investments for 10 years. He is also a partner in 3 Sibling LLC, an investment partnership focused on equities across various sectors. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to provide tailored investment solutions.

Dominika Lawecki is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 8 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2011. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and tailors investment strategies using a mix of in-house and third-party managers, with features such as rebalancing options, tax management, and responsible investing screens.

Erica Westfall is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2000. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Weisser is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for his mother’s trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by proprietary research and third-party analytics.

Juliana Panov is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She joined Morgan Stanley in 2020 after working at SIE Exam Prep and CBG Composites GmbH. She holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Gerald Santoro is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2003 and 2005, respectively. 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 offers a range of multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized supervision and custody services.

Mark Vanderburg is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill from 2012 to 2020 before joining UBS in 2020. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes research from its Chief Investment Office and UBS Global Research to tailor client solutions.

Leslie Eisen Abrams is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and models.

William Jarvis is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He joined Merrill in 2017 after spending 11 years at Commonfund. He previously created a company called Greenwich Strategic Advisors LLC, which is no longer active. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to fiduciary clients of Bank of America through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Daniel Purpura is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Stamford, CT, and has four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Citizens Securities, Inc. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Tanuja Katre is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2021, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. She is a co-owner of a family rental property in Bengaluru, India. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Paul Chadwick is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Greenwich, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. He has worked in various capacities at Morgan Stanley since 2003, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning services using structured tools and models without offering individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Brandon Troiano is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2023. He is based in Westport, CT. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with a range of advisory and brokerage options for implementation.

Tyler Lettieri is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Enterprise Holdings. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jay Hyman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a partner in the Serio, Nastri & Hyman Group based in the Fairfield office. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2010, he has worked with many successful individuals and families, building his practice around tailored advice and client education to support rational and value-based wealth decisions. Jay and his team maintain an investment processes focused on preserving and growing clients' assets. Jay holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Economics from Quinnipiac University and earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation in 2014. He also holds Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) status and Series 7 & Series 66 FINRA registrations. His expertise includes retirement planning, estate planning, managing life changes such as divorce or business sales, and handling concentrated stock positions. Jay has been recognized by Forbes on the "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" and "Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" lists in multiple years. Outside of his professional work, Jay enjoys basketball, tennis, hiking, attending New York sporting events, and spending time with his family and friends. He lives in Stamford, Connecticut, with his wife, son, and dog.

Lisa Simmons is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and previously worked at Merrill for one year. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large institution serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market simulations.