William Robins is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in holistic strategic planning and client relations. He provides clients with a comprehensive understanding of financial solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America, serving as a singular point of contact across the enterprise. His role involves maintaining close contact with clients to deliver efficient, best-in-class service and leveraging resources such as the Chief Investment Office to guide investment decisions. Robins' expertise encompasses a broad range of financial planning areas, including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, special needs planning strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, underscoring his commitment to acting in his clients' best interests. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from New York University. Outside of his professional life, Robins engages in activities such as basketball, biking, cooking, golfing, hiking, music, skiing, spending time with family, traveling, and writing. His personal philosophy centers on helping clients uncover what matters to them and their families to create strategies for their financial goals.

Mark Ellis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Citi. Outside of his advisory role, Ellis serves as an arbitrator in investment and finance matters. 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 financial planning process leverages structured tools and modeling techniques, offering advisory services without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Melanie Powell is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, overseeing advisory services and risk management in the West Nyack, New York office. In her role as a producing director and Vice President, she works closely with clients to understand their concerns and priorities and supports financial advisors in delivering client-centered services. Her expertise focuses on implementing wealth management strategies that emphasize portfolio construction aimed at reducing risk and minimizing taxes. Melanie holds several professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a concentration in Finance from the State University of New York at Oneonta. She participates in community activities, having been past president of the Broadacres Women's Golf League, and volunteers with local organizations such as the Center for Food Action and Habitat for Humanity. Melanie also engages with the community by offering investment education classes geared towards women investors. She resides in Bardonia, New York.

Eliezer Gewirtzman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 license and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2016 and with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is the board president of Yedei Chesed, Inc., an organization that supports developmentally disabled individuals, and he is also a partner in a company providing speech language therapy services. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, structuring client engagements as annual, collaborative processes using firm-approved analytical tools.

Mario Tripicchio is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and investment research.

Peter Sclavo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Eastchester, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Peter Sclavo LLC, where he provides tax preparation services and is a licensed real estate broker. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of investment strategies supported by technology and research tools.

Tyler Kay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His background includes positions at Ameriprise and DoorDash, as well as roles related to sports organizations such as USA Hockey and the Metropolitan Golf Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through financial advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Alexandra Allen is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Raem Capital for nine years before joining Merrill. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Casey Smyth is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Greenwich, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMORGAN CHASE Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities 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. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized manager due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending Eligible Strategies.

Jacqueline Cicale is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with the firm since 1985 and has partnered with Judith for over 37 years. Jacqueline specializes in portfolio strategy, focusing on creating wealth for both business clients and individuals. Her expertise includes designing strategies to manage cash flow, lending, corporate retirement plans, and stock option plans for business clients. For individual and family clients, she constructs investment portfolios aligned with their specific goals and regularly reviews and adjusts these portfolios in response to changes in global markets. Jacqueline holds a Bachelor's Degree from Mercy College of Health Sciences and holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Over the years, she has been recognized multiple times by Forbes, including listings on the "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors," "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State," and "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" for several consecutive years. These recognitions reflect her sustained experience, client retention, and adherence to industry best practices.

Marc Goldstein is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Ann Miller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016 and spent one year at Citigroup Global Markets prior to that. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes and firm-approved tools to support its financial advisors.

Andrew Pinto is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Lacrosse Unlimited and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory roles, he has teaching experience at Pace University and earlier worked with Cozy Noses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and strategies to support its clients’ financial goals.

Forrest Close is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing close to 40 years of experience in the financial industry, including 25 years on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. At Merrill Lynch, he is a member of the GC Group, which focuses on helping multigenerational families maintain their lifestyles and make informed decisions about their wealth through comprehensive strategies encompassing lending, insurance, and banking solutions. Forrest holds a B.A. in Economics from Columbia University and maintains several professional designations, including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). As a Senior Portfolio Advisor, he offers clients personalized financial strategies by managing custom investment portfolios, utilizing Merrill Lynch Wealth Management models, and selecting third-party investment strategies on a discretionary basis. In his personal life, Forrest enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, engaging in activities such as beach outings in summer and skiing in winter. He has been actively involved in his community, serving as President of the Board at Trackside Teen Center in Wilton, CT, and participating in his local church, Wilton Presbyterian Church.

David Rabideau is a Private Wealth Manager with Merrill Private Wealth Management, serving as the primary advisor to families with significant wealth. He builds long-term personal relationships that often span multiple generations and focuses on tailored solutions based on deep listening and understanding of client needs. David is committed to providing a first-class client experience and acting as an engaged, accessible partner through every stage of a client's financial life. His expertise centers on helping families manage, grow, and preserve their wealth through integrated solutions such as wealth structuring and financial planning, investment management, liquidity management, and custom credit solutions. David addresses the complexities of substantial wealth and serves not only as an advisor but also as a trusted confidant and sounding board for important financial and strategic decisions. He is supported by an experienced team who share a commitment to putting clients' interests first. David joined Merrill Private Wealth Management in 2022 after a 25-year career at Citi Private Bank, where he was a Managing Director and Global Private Banker responsible for major client relationships. He began his financial services career in 1991 as a Bank Examiner with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Ithaca College and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. David is involved in the Black Rock Church community and enjoys baseball, boating, and golfing.

Gary Alfonso is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2009 and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Timothy Brogan is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Pompton Lakes, NJ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and has also been with City National Bank since 2019. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies according to client risk profiles.

Liam Gormley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2023. 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 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 investment strategies.

John Morrison V is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer of the Junior Board for the Inner City Scholarship Fund in New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Kevin Maguire is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Edelman Financial Engines since 2025 and previously worked at related entities including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with an emphasis on diversified model portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and long-term orientation.