Gillian Hannon is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Barings, and the University of South Carolina. She also has experience as an insurance broker, selling individual life, disability, long-term care insurance, fixed annuities, and health products. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lisa Feld is a financial advisor at Merrill with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 1985. Feld also serves as an arbitrator for FINRA, participating in arbitration panels. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Heidy Villarroel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes six years at Ameriprise and nine years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Olgena Guzhuna is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in areas such as executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, and tax minimization. She holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Olgena earned her High School Diploma/GED from Athens Lykeio and attended Webber International University without obtaining a degree. She is involved with community organizations including the American Breast Cancer Foundation and serves as a United Nations International Volunteer. Beyond her professional work, Olgena enjoys cooking, drawing and sketching, golfing, interior decorating, music, and traveling. She approaches financial advising with the philosophy: "I help you uncover what matters to you and your family to help create a strategy to pursue your financial goals."

Elizabeth Mahr is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and capital market assumptions to tailor investment strategies and combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Charles Gay is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Fairfield, Connecticut office. He serves families and individuals, including multigenerational families, business owners, and clients preparing for or living in retirement. Charles focuses on developing personalized wealth management strategies that align with his clients' long-term goals, with an emphasis on family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Charles joined Merrill Lynch in 2007 and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and holds a master's degree from Cornell University. Charles lives in Ridgefield, Connecticut, with his wife and three children. In his personal time, he enjoys golfing, skiing, and practicing yoga.

Melissa Morley is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked for 13 years at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to deliver customized investment solutions.

John Wood Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual 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 financial planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Matthew Cosco is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2024, he worked at Trinity College and New Canaan High School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Sarah Battista is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads a team of financial professionals in Fairfield County. She is responsible for overseeing the branch's operations and ensuring the delivery of financial planning, guidance, and support services to clients. Sarah has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Financial Consultant, and Assistant Branch Leader before assuming her current position in 2024. Her experience encompasses comprehensive financial planning and client relationship management, focusing on understanding clients' goals and collaborating to prepare financial plans tailored to enrich various stages of their lives.

Kassandra Petrocelli is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been employed since 2017. In her current role, she works closely with a Wealth Management Team to assist clients in pursuing their financial goals through personalized financial planning. Her experience at Fidelity includes various positions such as Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, Investment Sales Associate, and Brokerage Operations Representative, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of financial services and client relationship management. This progression within the firm highlights her commitment to developing tailored strategies that align with each client's unique needs and priorities. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Kassandra engages in activities such as cooking and baking, photography, tennis, traveling, and attending social events with friends.

David Boudreau is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, previously at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Citigroup Global Markets, and A.G. Edwards & Sons. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in an estate-related investment activity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including 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 and modeling techniques.

Charles Valenzuela is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2003 and is also involved as an insurance agent selling life, accident, health, and disability insurance. Valenzuela maintains a principal role with PDI Financial Group, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Mark Burton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary of Audiotronics, a family-owned business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of investment services supported by firm-approved planning tools and models.

Guillermo Eiben is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. for over a decade. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Laura Boretsky is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS Financial Services since 2007. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Thomas Mantione is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2003. Mantione and his wife are founding a nonprofit organization aimed at supporting local youth leadership programs and providing scholarships for Eagle Scouts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, leveraging proprietary research and providing a broad range of capital markets services.

David Sondergaard Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Allison Novak is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Legacy Financial Group and Cambridge Investment Research. She has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliated entities since 2019. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and provides additional services such as educational seminars and event-driven planning programs.

Huw Rose is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Merrill in Stamford, CT, bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2000. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.