James Tomoda is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is part of a senior wealth advisory practice dedicated to serving senior executives, business owners, and wealthy families through detailed planning and investment oversight. James holds a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina. He has earned professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His team's approach focuses on understanding client values, needs, and goals to develop customized wealth plans. They emphasize ongoing engagement and proactive reviews of wealth strategies to adapt to clients' changing priorities. James and his team prioritize prompt service as they oversee wealth planning, investment management, and private banking to help clients achieve their financial objectives.

Vincent Fiorentino is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2009 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of The Green Jacket Club, a business networking organization in Canton, Georgia. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Peter Steiwer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for 22 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Outside of finance, he has a minority ownership interest in an indoor tennis court facility in Salem, New York. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 advisors.

Sara Thorson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Greenwich, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017 and previously at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Coco is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Andre Aflalo LLC, Waddell & Reed, Inc., and various insurance carriers. 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, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jordan Kerner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Mass Mutual, and his own firm, Jordan Kerner Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment services, including third-party asset management and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Peter Coleman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has held roles at LPL Financial since 2019 and has been involved in financial education as an adjunct professor at the College for Financial Planning/Kaplan and The American College. Outside of finance, he coaches seasonal sports and sailing and is the author of a book aimed at helping children realize their potential. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

James Rankowitz is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He is a member of the US SIF Financial Advisory Committee, promoting the use of sustainable investments. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, supported by extensive research and analytics and a broad range of financial products.

Gregory Carnes is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments and John Hancock. His current role at Charles Schwab began in 2024. Charles Schwab serves primarily 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational structure.

Richard Doyle Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Norwalk, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2008 and 2010, respectively, and previously worked at AON Retirement Plan Advisors and Aon Capital Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in Loeb Partners Realty LLC, a private real estate company focused on property repositioning and asset management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Jeffrey Cohen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truhlar Financial Strategies, Oakwood Counselors, and CAP Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 financial advisors.

Steven Flagg is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley, where he has been since 2022, having previously held positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

Benjamin Reiser is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Greenwich, CT. Prior to his current role, he held positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, the University of Miami Herbert Business School, and Fordham University School of Law. He is also involved as a strategic consultant with PickleStar Theatricals, LLC, a multigenerational producing group focused on theatrical productions. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of wealth advisors. The firm’s advisory program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating ESG considerations.

Karl Mergenthaler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct professor at Fairfield University and is involved with Columbia University and the CFA Institute in non-investment-related educational and administrative capacities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and approved tools, with plans typically not including individual security recommendations and client implementation responsibilities.

Adam Morton is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Joseph Barbetta is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2000. Barbetta serves as a legislative ambassador for the American Cancer Society, representing the organization in lobbying efforts at state and federal levels. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers its services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes a range of investment programs and third-party asset managers.

Wei Chen is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Wei applies a disciplined process that begins with understanding clients’ family dynamics, financial situations, and priorities. Wei focuses on crafting customized financial strategies to help clients pursue their goals, addressing investing and fiduciary responsibilities for institutions as well as wealth management needs for individuals and families. Since 2005, Wei has provided expertise in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Wei holds several professional designations: Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Wei earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut and is fluent in English, Chinese, and German. Outside of work, Wei enjoys bicycling, hiking, cooking, antiquing, interior decorating, painting, photography, table tennis, and traveling. Wei is also committed to community involvement and volunteering with local organizations.

Brian Swedrock is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Webster Wealth Advisors for a decade before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He holds a Series 66 designation. 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 and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools that incorporate Global Investment Committee return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

John Bachul is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and located in Greenwich, CT. He joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2026 and has previously held positions at Wells Fargo Bank and worked in academic settings. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Keith Underwood is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and operated his own consulting business, Underwood FX Consulting. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools but generally does not include individual security recommendations as part of its standalone financial planning service.