Mark Ellis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2009. Ellis also has a long-standing association with Bank of America, dating back to 2005. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ira Taber is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stratford, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Hawley Commons Condominium Association. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver research-based, tax-efficient retirement income recommendations.

Frank Baggio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Wilton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation and Osaic FS, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Creative Computer Concepts, a business involved in mortgage services, tax preparation, non-variable insurance, notary services, and computer services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, 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, supported by technology tools and oversight of more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Brian Large is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2003 and also maintains affiliations with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company and Lenox Advisors Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is active as a sales agent in various insurance lines through Lenox Advisors. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, using firm-approved tools to provide collaborative, goal-oriented planning.

Eric Lutz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Greenwich, CT, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, Nutmeg Securities since 2011, and Webster Investment Services from 2003 to 2006. 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 with over 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Scott Alley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greenwich, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Stephanie Franchini is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009. Franchini serves as a general board member of the Fairfield County Hunt Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

Susan Sheinhaus is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Eric Wylie is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide array 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.

Janina Caufield is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fieldpoint Private Securities, LLC and City National Bank before joining RBC. Caufield serves on the board of the Oysterponds Historical Society and is involved with the Smith College Club of Greenwich-Stamford. RBC Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm offers various advisory programs and integrates in-house and third-party investment managers to implement client strategies.

Hillary Ambrose is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has held roles at ALPS Distributors, LoCorr Distributors, and currently serves as a Senior Relationship Manager at King Financial Network. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a multi-manager platform to independent advisors nationwide, serving individual, employer-sponsored retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Jennifer Hradek is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014 and 2017, respectively. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in selling handmade goods and crafts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing structured planning tools to support its offerings.

Sean Kilbride is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2012. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning and consulting services that are generally non-discretionary, supported by multiple portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Prescott Romeyn is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Tokeneke Tax District board in Darien, CT, where he helps oversee the neighborhood's annual budget and tax rate. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

John Rotando is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Old Greenwich, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Clearing, Banc of America Investment Services, and Quick & Reilly. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of CHE SYRAH LLC, a commercial building holding associated with his spouse's business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Garett Ceraso is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and People's United Advisors, spanning over a decade before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and overseeing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Michael Gill is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His career includes roles at firms such as National Securities Corp, United Advisors, and Cetera. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced advisor-facing tools.

John Doscher is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on generating income, prudent growth, and tax efficiencies for his clients by utilizing Merrill model portfolios alongside selected independent managers for specialized investments. His client base includes corporate executives, attorneys, accountants, entrepreneurs, and multiple generations of families across more than 15 states, most of whom are focused on retirement planning and wealth preservation. With decades of experience in institutional and advisory roles, John has specialized expertise in employee stock option and executive compensation programs. He collaborates closely with clients’ CPAs and attorneys to integrate tax minimization and estate planning strategies and provides access to residential and securities-based lending through Bank of America. His background in sociology and anthropology supports his approach to understanding clients’ personal concerns and family dynamics, often involving both spouses and grown children in the financial planning process. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Denver and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is an active member of the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce and participates in community activities sponsored by Bank of America. Outside of work, John enjoys spinning, skiing, snowshoeing, tennis, and traveling to Spain and Puerto Rico.

Paul Susana is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a rental property owner. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Gregory Becker is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fairfield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation. He has over 27 years of prior experience at Johnson & Johnson before joining Ameriprise in 2026. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing retirement-income planning advice based on detailed analysis and collaboration between a centralized service team and the client’s financial advisor.