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.

Joshua Drapkin is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Stifel Financial Corp., Jefferies LLC, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, using proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and principal trading.

Akira Kido is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. He serves as a board member for the Tokyo Christian University Foundation, Inc., a charitable organization supporting the university's mission. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and market modeling techniques as part of its advisory services.

Joseph Giardino is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. He is also involved with Certainty of Uncertainty LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Wayne Pfeiffer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including the period when the firm operated as AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in WJP Insurance Services, Inc. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s investment approach involves matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, often utilizing third-party asset managers and sponsored advisory programs.

Christopher Loria is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Prior to his current role, he held positions at both firms starting in 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a passive owner of two eCommerce businesses. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, implementing strategies tailored to clients’ risk profiles through a mix of in-house and third-party managers.

Suzanna Charbonnier is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customized portfolio management and integrated services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Johan Gomez Hernandez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Stamford, CT. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has recently begun his career in the industry. Prior to his advisory role, he has experience working in portfolio services, education, and entrepreneurial ventures including operating an escape room business and involvement with a local public education foundation. 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 through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Amanda Gonzalez is a financial advisor with OSAIC and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. She has nine years of industry experience, including prior roles at Securities America Advisors and AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory services, she is involved with Heritage Harbor Financial Associates and Highland Capital Brokerage, focusing on insurance sales and fixed annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct portfolios that incorporate various investment products, with accounts managed on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Augustine Abbatiello is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera in Westbury, NY, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial Services. Augustine is also involved with Long Island Financial Planning Group, a business associated with Cetera. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Matthew Russo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Melville, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities from 2018 to 2021. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Charles Ladenheim is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo-affiliated firms since 2013. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Cara Maloney is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2018, following prior roles at Cetera Investment Services and Valley National Bank. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning without portfolio management. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under its WealthPlan option while maintaining separate services.

Terrence Fenton is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, PRUCO Securities, NYLIFE Securities, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he has experience in hospitality and tourism, having been involved with a restaurant and tour operations in Jamaica. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Roberta Anderson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at People's United Advisors, Inc., People's Securities, Inc., and People's United Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as secretary for Candlewood Knolls Community Inc. and is a board trustee for the New Fairfield Free Public Library. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad menu of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop individualized recommendations.

David Reuben is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Royal Alliance, and Ryan, Beck & Co., LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he provides tennis instruction as a sports and fitness coach. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of tools and services.

Raymond Dady is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, including during the firm's prior iteration as Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Ryan Engel is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2024. Outside of his primary role, he is an associate and employee at Hendel Wealth Management Group, where he services existing clients and develops his own client base. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Leo De Blasio is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Certainty of the Uncertainty, LLC, an entity established to manage his practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Heidi Beattie is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 13 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Frisch Financial Group, and Clear Point Advisors. 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.