Eric Esposito is a financial advisor with Merrill in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked in various positions including with the Orlando Solar Bears and at several educational institutions such as Mercyhurst University and the University of New Hampshire. 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 a range of model‑based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, pension and profit‑sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Fiona Kastrati is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Goldman Sachs, Chainhaus, Aflac, and Swift Rails Inc., and has a background that includes roles in education at Niagara University and Baruch College. Outside of advising, she is involved with Cipriani Wall Street, a restaurant and nightlife establishment in New York. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning using structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Curtin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and HSBC Bank USA, N.A., including HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and approximately $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Steven Rountos is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2016. Prior to that, he was with Nauticos Investment Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a restaurant through SWI, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and market return estimates.

David Craw is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Westport, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by diversified portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Janet Connolly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. She is also involved in an investment-related activity with Wilmington Advisors at M&T. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Justin Borglum is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee in a trust-related capacity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brian Mc Bride is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Critical Mention, Inc. (Onclusive) for six years and at Fairfield University for five years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients across a range of account types. The firm offers a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Matthew Barrett is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, fixed annuities, life/accident/health, and long-term care products, and also assists clients with life settlements. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides structured, collaborative financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and offers specialized programs including divorce planning and event-driven estate and employer-sponsored planning services.

Steven Sherman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association for seven years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering non-discretionary and discretionary services based on an IPS-driven process grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broader set of financial product offerings than is typical for large institutional advisers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Bradley Thompson is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Equitable Advisors and has previously worked at Wells Fargo and Raymond James. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models and third-party managers to deliver its services, without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Daniela Aponte is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at MetLife Securities and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. She is also an independent insurance agent specializing in long-term care and property and casualty insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational services, focusing on collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.

Ashley Gaines is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, she worked for 14 years at David Lerner Associates, Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Jeffrey Stewart is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Town of Westport, CT Blight Prevention Board. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broad investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Joann Carballera is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by its Global Investment Committee’s analysis and firm-approved planning tools.

Stephen Raccuia is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1997, alongside 15 years at Bank of America. 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 and institutional clients.

Robert Haskins is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. He also serves as an advisory board member for the Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport, a nonprofit organization focused on literacy and life skills training for low-income women. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Brendan Cannon is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked in various roles at companies including Pryon, Zimmer Biomet, Merit Medical, Gartner, and Stryker. He is a partner in a family partnership but has no active responsibilities in that venture. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

Melody Voyak is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill for 15 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent Mary Kay cosmetics consultant, owns a crochet business, and operates a family-run personal organizing service. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Sabrina Gagliotta is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes prior roles at Morgan Stanley, Bloomberg Tradebook LLC, and Bloomberg LP. 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.