Colleen Sharkey is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career at Merrill in 1988, initially working in the residential lending group before transitioning to financial advising. She focuses on helping clients manage wealth tailored to their individual needs, emphasizing liability management for both individuals and businesses. With over a decade of experience in residential lending, Ms. Sharkey provides specialized advice on liability management and plays a key role in retirement and employee benefits planning. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Ms. Sharkey earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Sacred Heart University. A lifelong resident of Stamford, Connecticut, Ms. Sharkey volunteers with organizations including the Fight For Two Foundation, Tough Like Tori Foundation, and UNICO-Stamford. She enjoys skiing, cooking, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Francisco Grether is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Villanova University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a manager solutions team.

Brooke Thalacker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Greenwich, CT, holding a Series 66 designation. Brooke joined Morgan Stanley in 2025 after prior experience at the University of Oregon and New Canaan Public Schools. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with an emphasis on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Aidan Tessler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held roles at Family Management Corporation and Fitzsimmons Abrams LLP, and he has academic experience from the University of Florida. Outside of his advisory work, he was involved with Camp Chen-A-Wanda. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and proprietary planning tools.

Robert Grillo is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial since 2009. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Noble Property Management, LLC, a family-owned real estate business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to individual and institutional clients, employing tailored, non-discretionary strategies that incorporate risk profiling and scenario modeling. The firm also provides specialized municipal advisory services and customized retirement plan consulting.

Christopher Busch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market scenario modeling.

Spencer Glaser is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Equitable, and other financial firms since 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Lilly Heller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at End Point Corp. and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Evan Ross is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in White Plains, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2017, he worked at NFP Securities, Inc. for five years. Ross is involved in related business activities including The Ross Company and Asterion Wealth Advisory Group, which operate as DBAs for his LPL business. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a wide range of investment strategies and operational tools.

Richard Cossa is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has accumulated over 17 years of experience in the financial industry, having held various financial advisory roles at firms such as Mahoney Asset Management, Lincoln Financial, Chase Investments, Oppenheimer & Co., Wells Fargo Advisors, and Morgan Stanley. Throughout his career, Richard has developed expertise in navigating different market cycles with a focus on asset allocation and delivering customer service aimed at guiding clients through their retirement planning. His professional journey reflects a consistent commitment to supporting clients in achieving their financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Richard has interests in baseball, fitness, football, golf, and yoga.

Sevdi Dauti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he spent 15 years at UBS Financial Services. 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 a structured discovery process.

Daniel Hamilton is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, LLC, Eze Castle Integration, and Hamilton and Hamilton PC. He has also worked in education at Fordham University and Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves multiple registered investment companies with formal advisory and governance roles.

Lukasz Skowronski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017, following a prior role at JPMorgan Securities LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers diverse investment and planning services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Michael Cortina is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Greenwich, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Neuberger Berman for seven years before joining JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm utilizes a combination of quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisory programs.

Walker Brady is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Greenwich, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fieldpoint Private for six years before joining Raymond James & Associates. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Jim Akasala is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at CITI Private Advisory and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent partial owner of a gas station and convenience store. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Michael Vitacco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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 supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Jason Said is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at multiple firms, including MassMutual Life Insurance Co and Barnum Financial Group, and has prior experience in the hospitality industry and education. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers by providing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars. The firm structures financial planning as annual, collaborative engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate settlement planning.

Katie Hudson is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Foresters Financial for 11 years before joining Mass Mutual in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she also acts as an agent for life insurance and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a collaborative, goal-oriented approach.

Makenzie Martin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2024. Prior to this, she held positions at 220 Merrill/Elia Group and has been a full-time student at multiple institutions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.