Kristoffer Carseni is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Richard Granger is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner at The Land of Nod Winery LLC, involved in grape growing, winemaking, and sales. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery and modeling tools and offers a range of investment and advisory services.

David Spiecher is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013 and was previously with Merrill from 2011 to 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations, incorporating ESG eligibility where applicable.

Christopher Curcio is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at PIMCO Investments LLC and New York Life Investments. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Jane Hoeffner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and joined Morgan Stanley in 2025 after working for the Weston Public Library and spending 18 years in homemaking. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs focused on structured financial planning and employs analytical tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and return estimates in its process.

Ronald Balzano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He is based in Stamford, CT. 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 that utilizes firm-approved tools and methodologies to assist clients in modeling potential outcomes.

Fredric Lowe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and over 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following his tenure at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1994. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with 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 financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and investment committee insights.

Nicholas Gallucci is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley since 2018 and prior work at the University of South Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual 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 analytical models.

Ronald Casanova is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a broad range of clients, including individual, corporate, and institutional investors. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors.

James Mead Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and its private bank affiliates for over a decade before joining Raymond James and The IST Group in 2021. He is also the owner of Greenfield Hill Wealth Management, where he serves as a financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, employing advanced analytical tools and supporting municipal and public finance through a distinctive affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Rowan Beaudoin Friede is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge, Rowan has held roles at Riverside Financial Group, LLC, and has worked in the restaurant industry. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers multiple account platforms, proprietary model strategies, and access to third-party advisers.

Benjamin Smiles is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2015 as part of The Smiles Group, a wealth management team. He focuses on providing a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with understanding each client's family, financial situation, and priorities. Benjamin helps clients develop customized strategies tailored to their unique circumstances, allowing for flexibility as their needs evolve and market conditions change. He delivers access to the investment insights of Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America to address a broad range of financial aspects. With expertise spanning estate planning, investments, tax minimization, education funding, wealth transfer, and retirement income strategies, Benjamin works with high-net-worth clients to simplify their financial lives and prioritize their goals. He collaborates closely with a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America to offer strategic home financing guidance aligned with clients’ overall financial plans. Benjamin holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation and is a recognized Retirement Benefits Consultant and Personal Investment Advisor. Benjamin completed high school at Stratton Mountain School and attended the University of Colorado System’s Leeds School of Business, though no degree was conferred. He resides in Ridgefield, Connecticut, with his wife, Meg, and their children, Lily and Charlie. His personal interests include skiing, surfing, sailing, and travel.

Heather Brower is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 utilizes research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions through a large network of financial advisors.

Clifford Paulson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Riverside, CT, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in several roles over five years and has a background that includes media-related positions at The CAP Media Group and Simulmedia. Mass Mutual 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 seminars, emphasizing collaborative annual planning engagements without discretionary investment authority.

Debra Walker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

George Weingartner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at INVEST Financial Corp. for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. 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 and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Emmett Mc Conville is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of a private residence held in an LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence that combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Kathleen Mcelaney is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at UBS, AlphaSights, Earthplace, and DVG Partners. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Tyler Griffin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Trinity Point Wealth and Racebrook Country Club. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver diversified model portfolios.

Casey Olsen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years at the firm and three years of industry experience. Based in Stamford, CT, Olsen has worked solely with Merrill since 2015. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.