Michael Sherman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings that include fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, tailored investment strategies.

Dawn Bolling is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2003. 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.

Scott Schwendinger is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2012. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, combining centralized custody and order-routing with a multi-asset strategic allocation approach.

John Porter is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His career includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., and Bofa Securities, Inc. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Michael Hardy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and operates his own financial services business, Hardy Financial Strategies. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individual, trust, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with a focus on discrete planning engagements across various specialized areas.

Murali Chegu is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at SAITCORE Technologies LLC, Connexus Credit Union, and Selective Insurance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and various affiliated services such as trust custody and insurance product sales.

Philip Madonna is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2018. Outside of his primary role, he is also involved as an Associate Financial Advisor with Inspire Confidence Group and provides financial coaching through Inspire Network, LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendations that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support its clients, primarily focusing on assets held within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

John Michael Peters is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Westport, Connecticut. He founded the Peters Group over twenty years ago, establishing a planning-focused advisory team that works closely with growth-minded and forward-thinking clients. His practice emphasizes values-based decision making, helping clients understand their financial environment to make disciplined long-term investment choices. John Michael’s approach integrates insight and empathy, supporting clients in defining their meanings of wealth and preserving family legacies. With extensive experience guiding individuals and families through the complexities of wealth creation, preservation, and distribution, John Michael focuses on managing risk and addressing potential financial challenges. His services include customized portfolio management, debt minimization, retirement plan coordination, insurance evaluation, income tax review, and estate planning. He collaborates with clients’ accountants and attorneys to ensure comprehensive financial solutions. John Michael’s client focus encompasses family wealth management, institutional consulting, legacy planning, managing new wealth, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, special needs planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. John Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a minor in Economics and a concentration in Finance from Springfield College. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and a Personal Investment Advisor. Outside of his professional pursuits, John Michael enjoys cooking, golfing, hiking, interior decorating, music, scuba diving, table tennis, traveling, yoga, and spending time with his family. He serves on the Board of Directors of the United Veterans Beacon House, which provides housing for military veterans and their families. John Michael and his son reside in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Craig Foster Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 29 years of industry experience. He has held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007, and previously worked at Fidelity from 2000 to 2006. Foster holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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.

Christopher Sun is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2019, following roles at Celebration Restaurant Group and Scottland Inc. 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 various institutional investors.

Ali Girardi is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and City National Bank. Outside of her advisory role, Girardi is involved with Outreach to Pets in Need, a charitable organization focused on pet homelessness prevention and related programs. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored to clients’ risk profiles and incorporating both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Anisa Gjermeni is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has nine years of industry experience and previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Citizens Bank before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2019. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sean Kilmurray is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has prior experience at Ameriprise Financial Services and Northwestern Mutual. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with a broad platform of trading, underwriting, and wealth management services.

Emily Dreas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2019, following positions at Fiduciary Trust Company International, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Clearbridge Investments. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of Sound Waters and is involved with the Young President's Organization. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Simon Tarvin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Wilton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously at Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2005. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Michelle Castellucci is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Milford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes ten years at Wells Fargo Clearing and additional roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Gene Borchetta is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Trumbull, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies to create personalized Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Thomas Gilhuly is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides clients with access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America. He focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies based on a thorough understanding of each client’s financial picture and long-term goals. With extensive experience serving clients in Fairfield County, where he is a lifelong resident, Thomas aims to be a lifetime and essential resource for those who entrust him with their financial well-being. He emphasizes developing objectives and strategies tailored to his clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment goals. Thomas holds a Bachelor's degree in Economic Management from Ohio Wesleyan University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is engaged in his community through volunteer work, reflecting the Merrill tradition of local participation.

Brian Zusi is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, MML Investors Services, LLC, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and House of Sports / ASEC, LLC. He also serves as a consultant for GLG World Insight Network, providing expertise in sports coaching and organizational leadership. LPL Enterprise, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and provides access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various non-securities products and services.

Angelika Caulford is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2008 and City National Bank since 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client risk profiles and leverages both in-house and third-party investment managers.