John Patrick O'Donoghue is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Greenwich, CT office. He has been with the firm since 2005 and is part of the Bryce O'Donoghue Group. Before this role, John specialized in Capital Markets within Merrill's Investment Solutions Group (ISG), where he collaborated with Financial Advisors to provide innovative solutions tailored to the needs of ultra-high-net-worth clients. John brings expertise in Market Linked Investments, concentrated stock strategies, equity IPOs, new issue debt, and fixed income trading to develop portfolios aimed at achieving his clients' financial objectives. His client focus areas include Corporate Executive Services, Divorce Transition Planning, Education Planning, Executive Compensation, Family Wealth Management Strategies, and Managing New Wealth. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Political Science from Providence College and earned a high school diploma from Regis High School. John is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and resides in Larchmont, NY with his wife and three daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Joseph Pirrone is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, Novick & Company Financial Group, LPL Financial, Equitable Advisors, and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. He is based in Norwalk, CT. Merrill, in conjunction 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Daniella Reyes Arroyave is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to her current role, she worked at Florida International University and has been involved with Innova Seeds Company, an agriculture business, for nine years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process includes structured discovery conversations and modeling tools, delivering tailored solutions primarily in an advisory capacity.

Robert Kolenberg is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc and Merrill. In addition to his financial career, he has worked in the brewing industry with Athletic Brewing Company and Counter Weight Brewing Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Chadd Kirk is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at FiDi Asset Management and BlueCrest Capital Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Edward Iannone is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings a disciplined approach to financial planning, emphasizing risk mitigation and tax efficiency in investing. Edward focuses on various client needs including college education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He utilizes his institutional background and military discipline to create tailored financial strategies aligned with his clients' aspirations and legacies. Prior to his career in financial services, Edward was commissioned as a Naval Officer and served aboard the destroyer USS Barney. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the United States Naval Academy. Edward's professional designations include Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He has experience advising clients through significant life transitions such as divorce, death of a loved one, career changes, and business sales. Edward is actively involved in his community in Westport, Connecticut. He has served on the Westport Board of Finance, the Parks & Recreation Commission, and the Staples High School Lacrosse Association board. Additionally, he is a member of the Sticks for Soldiers Board and participates in the Westport PAL Lacrosse Board. Edward lives in Westport with his wife and three children.

Asiel Cunill is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2018 and is currently associated with Bank of America, N.A. Since 2018. Prior to his advisory roles, he held positions at Sears and was affiliated with Florida International University and Miami Dade College. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kristie Jones is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Finance and Investment Committees of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, a fraternal society focused on education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools but does not offer individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning.

Kevin Edwards is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Edwards is also involved with a trust business based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee resources.

Thomas Belden is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. His career has been focused within the Wells Fargo organizations for over a decade. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Julia Strayer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2000. Prior to this role, Julia served as a vice president and private banker at BankBoston's Private Bank for seven years, where she was responsible for asset management and trust services. Before her tenure at BankBoston, she worked in marketing with Merrill for nine years. Julia's areas of expertise include corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, as well as sports and entertainment. She holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her educational background includes a Bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University, an MBA from New York University's Stern School of Business, and a Master's degree from Sarah Lawrence College. Julia has appeared on CNBC's "Power Lunch," CBS's "This Morning," WGCH's "Women in Business," and has been featured in USA Today. Outside of her professional work, she has interests in photography, reading, tennis, and writing.

Brendan Russo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Capital Group and Equitable. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mark Bilski is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets based in Westport, CT. He holds the Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC Capital Markets in 2020, he worked at UBS Financial Services from 2012 to 2020. He serves as a director of the Littauer Foundation, a charitable nonprofit focused on Jewish philanthropy and public health, and holds an honorary board position with Blue Card Inc., a philanthropic organization supporting indigent Holocaust survivors. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s capital-markets capabilities and integrated financial services.

Joseph Silva is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2004. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients with written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jordan Tripodi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including MassMutual Investors Services and DoorDash. His background includes roles outside the financial sector, such as with US Valet and VetPride Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes a structured discovery approach and firm-approved tools to model potential outcomes without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Eric Sappington is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2010 to 2022 before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2022. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Ana Becker is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Citi and Goldman Sachs. Prior to her financial services career, she had roles at British Telecom and spent two years affiliated with Cornell University. 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. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Melissa Naumann is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she supports Fidelity's clients and their families in achieving their personal financial goals. Melissa has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through several positions including Financial Representative (2014-2015), Private Client Relationship Manager (2015-2017), Wealth Management Relationship Manager (2017-2020), and her current role as Wealth Management Planning Consultant since 2020.

Beth Blecker is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Invescor Advisory Services, Inc. for 12 years and has been associated with Eastern Planning Inc. for over 30 years, where she also serves as CEO. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of the Holocaust Museum & Center for Tolerance and Education and is an author of a biography. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services across multiple platforms. The firm uses various advisory tools and third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios for individual and institutional investors.

Miguel Barbosa Machado is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at UBS since 2018, previously serving six years at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.