Jonathan Baron is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chair of Finance and Audit for the Masonic Club of Darien, preparing year-end audit and budget reports. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Amanda Castellano is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Moors & Cabot Inc, Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of her advisory role, she mentors students at the UConn School of Business and serves on the board and finance committee of the nonprofit Homes with Hope. 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, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and cash management solutions.

George Schott is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Clearbridge Investments and Legg Mason, where he was employed for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by Stamford Public Schools. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Robert Somma is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Fairfield, CT, and has 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in SKP Consulting Group LLC, a business managing shared lease and office expenses. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement, typically with at least $1 million in investable assets, offering retirement-income planning that includes income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory services and provides a broad range of investment, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Patrick Shanley is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2008 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Shanley serves as a member of the Board of Selectmen for the town of Orange, Connecticut. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including educational seminars, wrap accounts, and money-manager solutions.

Brian Hetherington is the Managing Director and Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He leads a team of seven financial professionals dedicated to serving affluent and ultra-affluent clients across the United States. Brian works closely with ultra-affluent families, particularly those who have accumulated wealth through business ownership or leadership roles in large companies, to assist with the transition from high earned income to living off financial assets. His advisory focus includes corporate executive services, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategies, and tax minimization. With over 30 years of experience, Brian's team employs a deliberate investment process centered on preserving and growing client assets over the long term. This approach utilizes a value-oriented, contrarian investment discipline that emphasizes maintaining a margin of safety. Brian and his team draw insight from a strong network of clients, friends, and advisors, which serves as an important resource for their investment decisions. His expertise and work with successful business leaders have led to recognition in industry publications such as Forbes and Barron's. Brian earned his bachelor's degree from Princeton University, where he also participated in football. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Brian is active in several community and educational organizations, including St. Mark's Episcopal Church, where he serves on the vestry and as capital campaign co-chair, Xavier High School, the New Canaan YMCA, and the Friends of Princeton University Football. He also participates in charitable events such as the Closer to Free Cancer Ride. Brian enjoys biking, football, golfing, hiking, music, reading, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Eileen Tiefenthaler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executor or co-executor in estate matters. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Patrick Luckart is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2010. From 2012 to 2020, he was a passive member of the Connecticut Asian Pacific American Bar Association, engaging primarily to develop relationships within the legal community. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Adam Stevko is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as a member of Vacheron DiSabato & Associates since 2007. In his role, he provides advice and guidance tailored to help clients meet their financial goals through comprehensive planning, with a focus on multi-generational relationships and family wealth management strategies. Adam holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Fairfield University. He has earned professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Originally from Long Island, New York, Adam resides in Trumbull, Connecticut with his wife Andrea and their sons Anderson and Asher. He actively volunteers and supports local causes such as Great Hill Fish & Game, The Dream Ride Experience-Hometown Foundation, and The Kennedy Collective.

Felix Serrano is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013 and previously held positions at Westport Resources Management Inc and Merrill. Serrano serves on the board of directors for the Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to multiple platforms, custodians, and proprietary model strategies.

Ingrid Dikmen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Shelton, CT. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as guardian for her son. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a variety of investment approaches tailored for individuals and institutions.

Aaron Francis is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Fidelity entities since 2005, including Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, with a focus on model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Daniel Wright is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Wright serves on the finance committee of the Union Cemetery Association of Easton, Connecticut, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes without making individual security recommendations.

Denise Corsetti is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for seven years before joining UBS in 2022. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including 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 strategies to client goals and risk tolerances.

Justin Horvath is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of experience in the industry and has previously worked at Woodway Country Club and Roger Williams University. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in outside insurance sales focused on health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes structured, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with optional implementation services delivered through brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Sandi Forman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Bethel, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2019 and was previously employed at Nexvue/Bio Analytics Corp. Forman serves as co-executor of her mother’s estate, managing multiple condominiums. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, employing a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Deborah Briskin is a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in developing customized financial strategies for high net worth professionals and owners of closely held businesses. Deborah collaborates with specialists to provide clients with services in Estate Planning, Asset Management, and Business Financial Services. Deborah began her career as a Financial Advisor at Merrill in 1984. After spending seven years at UBS, she rejoined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2015. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting from Boston University and a Master of Business Administration in Financial Management from Pace University. Deborah has earned several professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Residing in Westport, Connecticut, Deborah enjoys traveling with her two children. She is actively involved in community initiatives, including Mary's Fund, a memorial fund established to support mental health services for children and teens throughout Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Michael Weiss Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Ridgefield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lord Abbett from 2011 to 2017 before joining Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division in 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques, offering tailored solutions primarily in an advisory capacity.

Finn Hublitz is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Seventy2 Capital Wealth Management, and educational experience at Bucknell University. Merrill 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.

Dennis Berardi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to his financial career, he was involved with The Edge Fitness Club and the University of Bridgeport. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.