Thomas Votano is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop tailored strategies to pursue those objectives, including general investing, retirement planning, and preparation for unforeseen events. He also connects clients with Bank of America specialists for services related to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Thomas holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Hofstra University. His expertise lies in helping clients manage competing financial priorities such as purchasing a home, saving for college, caregiving for elderly parents, and addressing healthcare needs. He provides ongoing advice and adapts portfolio strategies to align with clients' evolving circumstances.

Greg Diamond is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. in Wilton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, he was with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for 20 years. He is also engaged in tax preparation and advice through his role at Pinnacle Taxx Advisors, LLC. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process, multiple managed account programs, and a complex network of affiliated broker-dealer, asset management, and insurance entities.

Melissa De Brino is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2021 and previously was employed by UBS Financial Services from 2017 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individuals and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and proprietary market models to support its advisory services.

George Ameer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Ameer serves as a member of the United States Army Reserve. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Charles Mac Namara is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, BNY Mellon Securities Corporation, Equitable Advisors, and AXA Advisors. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses a primarily model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and operates as both a broker-dealer and an insurance product facilitator through affiliated entities.

Roger Fox is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 51 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1978 and has been with Bank of America 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Jena Grace Kole is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2014. 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 utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Nichole Mc Carthy is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Financial Services. She is also an associate at Westport Wealth Partners in Westport, CT. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to tailor its non-discretionary planning and consulting services.

Douglas Henderson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Weeden & Co., Lp, Thomson Horstmann & Bryant, Inc., and Foreside Fund Services, LLC. RBC Wealth Management serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies based on clients’ risk profiles and utilizing both in-house and third-party investment resources.

Gregory Fischer is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in 1999 and has over two decades of experience guiding clients through complex financial decisions. He focuses on building lasting relationships with a select group of clients and their families, providing tailored wealth strategies that support their goals, priorities, and legacy. Greg holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor\u00ae (CPWA\u00ae) designation, administered by the Investments & Wealth Institute in conjunction with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He also holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. He graduated from Wesleyan University with a bachelor's degree in Economics, where he played football and ice hockey. Greg lives in Redding, Connecticut with his two sons. Outside of work, he enjoys snowboarding, golfing, mountain biking, and spending time outdoors with family and friends.

John Ahern is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. He has over a decade of experience in financial advisory roles, including positions as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, and Financial Advisor roles at MML Investor Services, LLC, MSI Financial Services, Inc., and New England Securities. He began his career as a Junior Associate at Financial Advisory Network, LLC. John is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional who focuses on helping clients work towards their long-term financial goals by developing a thorough understanding of their current situation and future objectives. He collaborates with clients to establish a clear financial picture and identify strategies to improve their likelihood of long-term success. Outside of his professional work, John enjoys activities such as beach outings, biking, family activities, golf, running, and skiing.

Joseph Masiello is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stamford, CT, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and carrying 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and previously spent four years with UBS Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Karen Scinto is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with firms including Northwestern Mutual Investment Management and Merrill. Scinto also maintains an affiliation with Tennant Financial in connection with her LPL Business activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving 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.

Ellen Cohen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2015. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services as well as model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Larry Deutsch is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked at Milgo Bufkin and spent over three decades with Linear Lighting. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partial owner of multiple real estate holding companies. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services. The firm supports a large national network of advisors and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions under a fiduciary standard.

John Uyeki is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Chelsea Groton Bank, LPL Financial, and Citizens Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner and partner of Stripers Inc. LLC, a recreational boating business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative analysis and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through various regulatory registrations.

Kalie Van Cura is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017, previously employed by Tudor Investment Corporation. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Britt Szostak is a CFP® with 30 years of experience, currently affiliated with MassMutual Investors Services in Stamford, CT. They have worked at MassMutual and its affiliated entities since 1996 and spent 15 years with Lenox Advisors, Inc. Szostak also holds an insurance agent role focusing on life, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is 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 programs, emphasizing collaborative client relationships and event-driven planning services.

Gennaro Zimbaldi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019, following prior roles at Newbridge Securities Corporation and Curry Subaru. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment 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 planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Richard Toni is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with Metlife Securities Inc from 2008 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and works part-time as a sales coach. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is 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, wrap programs, and educational seminars, structuring its planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships focused on goal analysis and written recommendations.