Charles Dear is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011 and is the managing member of Riverside Financial Group, LLC. He serves as a board member for GreenStage Guilford, an organization focused on arts and performing arts. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing a range of strategies from proprietary models to third-party manager referrals.

Peter Luppino is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1995 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Christopher Ellis is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at City National Bank and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual, institutional, and corporate clients with a range of advisory programs offering portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client risk profiles using both in-house and third-party managers and provides access to alternative investments and integrated financial solutions.

Eric Westerdale is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2020, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC, and he also has a long tenure with Brooks Brothers. He is based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting with a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Christine Harsaghy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a proprietor in a fitness gym, assisting her husband. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Debra Stokes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Purchase, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley affiliates since 2010, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Stokes serves on the advisory board of the Dubin Breast Center at Mount Sinai, which focuses on breast cancer screening, treatment, and survivorship. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and operates a variety of retail and institutional investment services.

Bo Zhang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Zhang has worked as an independent contractor for Uber. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including 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 financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market modeling techniques.

Michael Petrizzo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory services and brokerage through a broad range of programs for individuals and institutional clients, offering structured financial planning and wealth management solutions.

Carissa Marz is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works alongside her team to provide personalized financial strategies tailored to meet the goals and aspirations of their clients. Carissa’s approach emphasizes thorough attention to detail and professional handling of all aspects of the client relationship. She collaborates with her team to leverage Merrill Lynch's resources in delivering comprehensive wealth management services, including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and tax minimization. Carissa resides in Washington, DC with her husband Ronald Charles Senegal and their children. Together, they enjoy traveling and exploring new experiences.

Oluwaferanmi Adewunmi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and no prior industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, Adewunmi held positions outside the financial industry, including roles at SAS Institute and Chapel Hill Country Club, and spent four years attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Melinda Cloobeck is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018, and previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2015 to 2018. In addition to her advisory role, she is also an employee of JPMorgan Bank, where she offers certain bank products and services, including deposit and credit products. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, offering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Saphora Afkhami is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, she worked at UBS, MUFG, and Fiera Capital. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-founder of CRAIIVE, a web application designed to inventory groceries through photos. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kenneth Bernheim is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With more than 25 years of experience, he advises families, entrepreneurs, financial professionals, and senior corporate executives on comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and customized lending solutions. He focuses on integrating banking, investment management, and fiduciary capabilities to bring clarity to important financial decisions. Ken structures and implements strategies across liquidity management, fixed income and equity markets, and alternative investments. In his role, he coordinates access to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's commercial and investment banking teams as well as the firm's global markets platform. His areas of expertise include investment management, wealth transfer planning, and credit solutions. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ithaca College and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Ken lives in Wilton, Connecticut, with his wife and their two college-aged children. He is actively involved in his community and serves as Vice Chairman of the Norwalk Community College Foundation. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, skiing, and spending time on Cape Cod.

Alex West is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Prior to this role, Alex served as an Investments Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. Alex also has experience as a Private Client Advisor and Private Client Banker at J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC between 2016 and 2022. With 10 years in the financial services industry, Alex collaborates closely with individuals and families to understand their circumstances, values, and aspirations. This approach aids clients in navigating complex financial decisions and developing plans aligned with their priorities. Alex's personal interests include comedy, fitness, football, social events with friends, pets, and traveling.

Lora Robertson is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over two decades of experience from the institutional finance sector to her wealth management practice, having previously served as a Partner at Goldman Sachs where she oversaw the Global Foreign Exchange Sales business. Her professional focus includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization, among other areas. Lora earned her Bachelor's Degree from Princeton University, where she captained the Cross Country and Track teams. She holds the FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations and has earned designations as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is actively involved in her community, serving as Co-President of Friends of Princeton Track and Field and as a Student Sponsor Partners Board Member since 2009. Residing in Riverside, CT with her family, Lora applies her expertise to collaborate closely with families, helping them prioritize and pursue long-term financial goals tailored to their needs.

Christopher Capalbo is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients and their families to develop personalized financial plans aimed at strengthening and securing their financial futures. He utilizes Fidelity's process to create, implement, and monitor strategies tailored to each client's needs, helping them build confidence and security in their financial wellbeing. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2023, Christopher held the role of Registered Representative at LPL Financial, LLC from 2019 to 2023. His experience also includes analyst positions at Arcim Advisors and Alphastrat in 2019, as well as Lanx Advisors from 2017 to 2019. Earlier in his career, he worked in business development at Goldfinch Capital Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016 and served as Vice President at Titan Advisors, LLC from 2003 to 2011. Outside of his professional work, Christopher's personal interests include football, gardening, and golf.

Sam Giliberti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2007 to 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Alanis McNier is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with clients to empower their relationship with the firm and assist them in making educated decisions about their family's financial future. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before her current position. Her experience at Fidelity Investments spans several years, during which she has gained expertise in client relationship management and financial planning. Alanis's work focuses on helping clients navigate their financial options and develop strategies aligned with their goals. Outside of her professional role, Alanis enjoys spending time at the beach, engaging in family activities, exploring culinary interests as a foodie, and embracing parenthood.

Cooper Milledge is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than typical large institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Christian Meier is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with the firm since 2025 and has experience at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and MML Investors Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Manhattan University and has created content on YouTube over the past decade. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative, technology-supported approaches to develop written recommendations tailored to client goals.