Alexander Lefkowitz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He has been employed by Morgan Stanley since 2021 and previously worked at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2018 to 2022. Lefkowitz holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Richard Dupuis is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he develops personalized financial strategies tailored to clients’ specific goals and changing market conditions. He provides access to investment insights from Merrill as well as banking and lending solutions through Bank of America to support comprehensive wealth management. Richard holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Bryant College. Committed to community involvement, he volunteers with local organizations in line with Merrill’s tradition of engagement in the communities they serve.

Christina Tikkanen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rye Brook, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Tikkanen serves as Co-Vice President on the Board of Directors for the St. Margaret School Home School Association. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement recommendations and ongoing tax-aware planning focused on dependable income sources.

Antonio Nogalo is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Greenwich, CT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2023, he worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Deloitte, CEIS Review Inc., and Fairfield University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of products including fee-based planning, portfolio management, and capital markets services.

Caroline Calder is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2019, following five years at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, Calder serves as Vice Chair of the Board at the Pequot Library in Southport, Connecticut. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-partnered financial planning services.

Spencer De Vito is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for several years and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Joseph Graffeo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, following three years at Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and market-based modeling techniques.

Susan Gordon is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, where she has worked for 25 years. She has a total of 27 years of experience including her role as an accountant at Michael B. Gordon, CPA, a position she has held since 1999. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a volunteer board member of Country Pointe at Kings Park and participates as a committee member for a local homeowners association. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management. The firm utilizes a mix of in-house and third-party advisory programs, focusing on client-specific risk assessments to match clients with appropriate investment models and discretionary managers.

Michael Shipman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes a decade at Citigroup before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2026. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors 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.

Sandra Rose is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in New Canaan, CT, holding the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 66 credentials. She has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Aspire and Hamilton Cavanaugh, TIAA-CREF, and Fidelity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Anthony Salerno is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Southport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of AJS Corp, a consulting firm involved in operations and management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement income recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Shiv Kathrotiya is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017, as well as Heritage Financial Consultants LLC and Towson University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning through direct individual engagements and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

John Dunn is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, UBS Financial Services, and TIAA-CREF. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, with a distinctive focus on model portfolios and systematic methodologies.

Nick Dematteis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in New Rochelle, NY, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of ZPD Holding LLC, a holding company. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools to deliver tailored retirement income advice, primarily for clients maintaining assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

David Almquist is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS Financial Services, City National Bank, and RBC Capital Markets during his career. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs combining discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with financial planning and brokerage services, tailoring strategies based on each client’s Advisory Risk Profile.

Jill Marino is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 12 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public in Buchanan, NY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Jose Morales is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Greenwich, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals 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 proprietary tools and market analysis.

Daniel Stan is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over 30 years. In addition to advisory work, he sells property and casualty insurance policies in Brookfield, CT. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party research teams, and offers integrated financial planning, access to external asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Martin Maffei is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining UBS in 2018, he worked at Fidelity Investments for 10 years. He is also a partner in 3 Sibling LLC, an investment partnership focused on equities across various sectors. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to provide tailored investment solutions.

Dominika Lawecki is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 8 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2011. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and tailors investment strategies using a mix of in-house and third-party managers, with features such as rebalancing options, tax management, and responsible investing screens.