Marc Brodsky is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Avantax Investment Services Inc. and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a physician at Stamford Health and is an inventor of two patents held by Columbia University. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

John Altier is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cantor Fitzgerald & Co and Axa Advisors, Llc. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm emphasizes personalized risk assessment and matches clients with a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers.

Timothy Johnson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in New York, NY. He has 11 years of industry experience and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Matthew Webber is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Fairfield FITS and owns a business that provides office and administrative assistance, including expert witness payment services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Michael Sherman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings that include fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, tailored investment strategies.

Dawn Bolling is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2003. Merrill, together 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Scott Schwendinger is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2012. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, combining centralized custody and order-routing with a multi-asset strategic allocation approach.

John Porter is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His career includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., and Bofa Securities, Inc. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Thomas Nicolosi is a CFP® professional with 45 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including his current role at the firm since 2020. Nicolosi is involved in consulting and coaching financial advisors through Advanced Skill Development LLC and provides consulting services to other industry leaders. Ameriprise serves clients with a focus on retirement-income planning, offering a structured service for individuals meeting certain asset thresholds that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad array of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Carolyn Cardell is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Standard Motor Products, Inc. Outside of finance, she has experience in the retail food sector with Robeks Smoothies and Juices. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Michael Hardy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and operates his own financial services business, Hardy Financial Strategies. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individual, trust, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with a focus on discrete planning engagements across various specialized areas.

Philip Madonna is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2018. Outside of his primary role, he is also involved as an Associate Financial Advisor with Inspire Confidence Group and provides financial coaching through Inspire Network, LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendations that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support its clients, primarily focusing on assets held within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

John Michael Peters is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Westport, Connecticut. He founded the Peters Group over twenty years ago, establishing a planning-focused advisory team that works closely with growth-minded and forward-thinking clients. His practice emphasizes values-based decision making, helping clients understand their financial environment to make disciplined long-term investment choices. John Michael’s approach integrates insight and empathy, supporting clients in defining their meanings of wealth and preserving family legacies. With extensive experience guiding individuals and families through the complexities of wealth creation, preservation, and distribution, John Michael focuses on managing risk and addressing potential financial challenges. His services include customized portfolio management, debt minimization, retirement plan coordination, insurance evaluation, income tax review, and estate planning. He collaborates with clients’ accountants and attorneys to ensure comprehensive financial solutions. John Michael’s client focus encompasses family wealth management, institutional consulting, legacy planning, managing new wealth, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, special needs planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. John Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a minor in Economics and a concentration in Finance from Springfield College. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and a Personal Investment Advisor. Outside of his professional pursuits, John Michael enjoys cooking, golfing, hiking, interior decorating, music, scuba diving, table tennis, traveling, yoga, and spending time with his family. He serves on the Board of Directors of the United Veterans Beacon House, which provides housing for military veterans and their families. John Michael and his son reside in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Henry Corcoran is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked since 2019. He has nine years of industry experience, including two years with Perkins Fund Marketing. Outside of his advisory role, Corcoran coaches youth hockey as the head coach for an 11-12 year old travel team at the New Canaan Winter Club. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services supported by a nationwide network of advisors.

Craig Foster Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. As part of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Ali Girardi is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and City National Bank. Outside of her advisory role, Girardi is involved with Outreach to Pets in Need, a charitable organization focused on pet homelessness prevention and related programs. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored to clients’ risk profiles and incorporating both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Anisa Gjermeni is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has nine years of industry experience and previously worked at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Citizens Bank before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2019. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Marni Handel is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at firms including Merrill, LPL Financial, Merit Financial Advisors, Trivium Point Advisory, Gladstone Wealth Partners, and The Herbst Group, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Sean Kilmurray is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has prior experience at Ameriprise Financial Services and Northwestern Mutual. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with a broad platform of trading, underwriting, and wealth management services.

Emily Dreas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2019, previously serving at Fiduciary Trust Company International. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the development committee of SoundWaters and is a board member of the Young Presidents' Organization. Merrill, together 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, and institutional investors.