Zachary Bass is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, SagePoint Financial, Inc., and OSAIC. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation with access to third-party asset managers and insurance products.

Robert Mcbride is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research with capital market assumptions to tailor financial plans. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant, providing a broad range of wealth management and institutional trading services.

Keith Butler is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 35 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Janney Montgomery Scott, Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Butler also serves as managing partner of Lodestar Capital Management LLC, where he manages client investment portfolios. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using analytical tools and supports client implementation through advisory programs and partnerships.

Robert Duffus is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stratford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at People's United Advisors, People's Securities, and People's United Bank. Duffus also serves as a public notary and has experience as a branch manager at M&T Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports its advisors with a range of investment options and operational tools while maintaining a broad platform that includes affiliated insurance and banking services.

Peter Goldberg is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations, emphasizing assets managed within Ameriprise and incorporating algorithmic tools overseen by a dedicated consulting team.

Anthony Rocco Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Wilton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and Raymond James Financial Services since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a high school lacrosse and football referee. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting through a broad network of advisors and utilizes analytical tools and risk profiling to support client goals.

Jerrett Weltens is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at People's United Advisors, Inc. and People's Securities, Inc. from 2013 to 2022. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Julie Sterling is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019 and previously spent 11 years at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to offer written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting.

Michael Nelson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a tenure with Wachovia Bank, N.A. starting in 2006. 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.

Brian Potok is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera since 2023. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., AssetMark Brokerage, LLC, and Centurion Capital Group, Inc. He is also involved with Retirement Income Resources, LLC, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and consulting services, managing over $256 billion in assets through various program structures and custodial relationships.

Timothy Smith is a financial advisor at Cetera with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. Prior to his current role at Cetera, he has been associated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Georgetown Financial Group, Inc. outside of advisory work, he serves as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance and is involved in product education and underwriting support for Amicor Enterprise Insurance Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, operating a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting diverse investment models and program structures.

Matthew Heisler is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill's New Canaan Wealth Management office. He leads a team dedicated to putting clients first by focusing on their most important financial needs. The team performs multiple roles including Wealth Management Planner, Investment Advisor, Personal Banker, and Trusted Advisor, providing comprehensive financial services supported by Bank of America, N.A. With over two decades of experience as a proprietary derivatives trader in New York, London, and Chicago, Mr. Heisler applies intellectual rigor and in-depth customization to his client strategies. His expertise covers portfolio management, personal retirement planning, legacy and family wealth management strategies, college education planning, and divorce transition planning. He holds professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Mr. Heisler earned a bachelor's degree from Princeton University. He resides in Westport, Connecticut, with his wife and four children. He is an avid cyclist, skier, reader, and music lover.

Patrick Wayland is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with a career spanning two decades in financial services. He specializes in planning and portfolio construction, focusing on executives and private business owners. His areas of expertise include corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Patrick earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He also serves on the boards of the Nantucket Conservation Foundation and Snell Properties, a family-owned real estate company. In addition to his professional pursuits, Patrick contributes to the community as a judge for the Johns Hopkins Business Plan Competition. His personal interests include cooking, music, reading, skiing, spending time with family, tennis, and traveling.

Jeffrey Sharpe is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years and Merrill for 5 years. 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 range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through discrete planning engagements.

Jeffrey Spiewak is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked at Dibico Construction, Inc. and Rockit Solutions, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves individual and institutional clients and offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Clinton Noell is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Capital Management, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and uses multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Robert Brody is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Hugh O'Brien Youth Foundation and Community Living Corporation, a nonprofit providing care for the developmentally disabled, where he is also chairman of the board. Additionally, he manages an aircraft leasing business through RSB 2.0 LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Steven Evanchik is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC before his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He serves as a partner in an investment-related business, James Newby and Elizabeth Newby, LTD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and internal investment analysis.

Matthew Carrano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, he worked at Guilford Savings Bank and Roger Williams University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Eric Carter is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westport, CT, where he has worked since 2000, accumulating 25 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of the Weston Volunteer Fire Department and is involved with a private snow plowing business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management solutions, including fee-based planning and portfolio management informed by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.