Timothy Augustine is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has prior work experience at TD Bank and Topping Rose House. Outside of finance, he is an owner and partner of PTO Beverages LLC, a company specializing in non-alcoholic functional beverages containing adaptogens, nootropics, vitamins, and natural stimulants. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

John Lucas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Reliant Funding before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. His background includes a significant period focused on full-time education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market scenario modeling.

Matthew Hill is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at SII / John Hancock Financial Network for 12 years before joining OSAIC in 2018. Hill manages his investment and securities business through the DBAs Client Focused Advisors and Hook Wealth Management LLC. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated financial advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct portfolios that include a variety of investment vehicles.

Bryn Doyle is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Doyle is also an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, fixed annuities, life/accident/health, long-term care, and property & casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s planning engagements involve collaborative, annual relationships with clients, using firm-approved analysis tools to develop written recommendations.

Kenneth Germann is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Greenwich, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets with over 5,400 financial advisors. The firm offers wealth advisory planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and government entities, providing non-discretionary recommendations that span firm-sponsored programs, sub-advisers, and institutional consulting.

Lucy Chen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Nomura and Morgan Stanley, as well as time spent at Cornell University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies, with approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets under management.

Laura Ciminera is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated service group since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety 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 models.

Steven Lobasso is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing an estate-related business in Amawalk, New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs structured planning tools and supports a broad range of investment and trading activities through its parent company.

Jamie Edwards is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has been with Ameriprise since 2024 and has prior experience in education, including roles at Fairfield University and Darien Public Schools. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Patrick Lough is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long-term roles at Financial Associates LLC, S & S LTC, and First National Administrators, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director and coach of a youth boys lacrosse program and is a board member volunteer at the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary authority arrangements.

Philip Kimmel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Luigi Muccitelli is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Boston Harbor Wealth Advisors, and currently leads Fondi Wealth Management, Inc. as CEO and President. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, offering tailored recommendations supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.

Colleen Sharkey is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role she has held since transitioning from the residential lending group where she began her career in 1988. She specializes in liability management for both individuals and businesses, and provides comprehensive wealth management services tailored to the specific goals and aspirations of her clients. With over a decade of experience in residential lending, Colleen holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credentials. She focuses on retirement and employee benefits planning and works with a broad range of clients, including high net worth individuals and businesses, offering services such as corporate executive services, executive compensation, and personal retirement planning. Colleen brings a relationship-first approach to her practice, emphasizing trust, transparency, and exceptional service. Colleen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Sacred Heart University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She is a lifelong resident of Stamford, Connecticut. Outside of her professional work, Colleen volunteers with local 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 with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his career in the financial industry in 2026 and has experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. Prior to his current role, he attended Villanova University and worked briefly at the Millbrook Club. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

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 Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2001, serving in his current firm for 17 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a family-owned property management business and has pursued activities related to non-variable insurance products. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to tailor recommendations, often supporting clients in an advisory and implementation role rather than as delegated managers.

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.

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 19 years of industry experience. He worked at NFP Securities, Inc. for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, supported by research and model portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.