Steven Green is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and a background in emergency services, including roles with the Norwalk Police Department, Rocky Hill Police Department, Baltimore Police Department, and American Medical Response. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and a large network of advisors.

Katherine Clarke is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2018. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base—including individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities—and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Stephen Mackenzie is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he joined the New Canaan Wealth Management Group in 2010. He collaborates with clients and his team to develop goal-based financial plans that clarify investment decisions and assess risk levels needed to achieve clients' financial objectives. Stephen brings extensive experience from his 25 years as a member of both the New York Stock Exchange and the American Stock Exchange. He founded and served as CEO of Mack Trading LLC, a NYSE broker dealer, and participated on the Executive Board of the Alliance of Brokers. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, and personal retirement planning. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. A lifelong resident of New Canaan, Connecticut, Stephen is involved in his community as a co-founder of NC Connect and has served on the board of the New Canaan YMCA. He and his wife live in New Canaan with their three grown children and two grandchildren. Stephen has supported the Pan Mass Challenge, a charity ride benefiting the Dana Farber Cancer Research Center, for over ten years.

Lisa Cullen is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving clients since 2023. She provides personalized and customized financial planning services, aiming to co-create plans that offer clients peace of mind and a high-quality experience. Prior to her current role, Lisa worked as a Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2023. She also has experience as an Investment Strategist at Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. from 1994 to 2001. Throughout her career, Lisa has developed expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Her professional background includes working with a diverse set of clients to tailor financial strategies that meet their individual needs. Outside of her professional work, Lisa enjoys hiking, kayaking, visiting museums, listening to music, reading, and skiing.

Jacquelyn Smith is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo and Northwestern Mutual. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mario Bartoli is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2022. His prior experience includes over two decades at People's Securities, Inc. and four years with People's United Advisors, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Steven D'amico is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning facilitated by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Nicole Pecknold is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2016, following a long tenure at UBS Warburg beginning in 2002. Outside of her advisory work, she owns The Q Hockey, LLC, a youth spring hockey team, and teaches small group sessions on personal financial planning. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in investable assets, offering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and employs a combination of research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach.

Brandon Gannon is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Milford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has three years of industry experience and has held roles at firms including Coldwell Banker Realty and PFS Investments Inc. Outside of financial advising, he has worked in real estate and has experience in the restaurant and vending service industries. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports accounts through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing custody services.

Julian Falcioni is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds the Series 66 designation. He has professional experience including roles at ARK Investment Management and Preqin. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance brokerage, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. 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, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software tools to develop customized investment strategies.

Gingo Ruiz is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he has a membership role in a family-owned permanent makeup studio, L'air Beauty Studio LLC. 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.

Eric Mendelsohn is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at prominent firms including B. Riley Wealth Advisors and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, Mendelsohn provides accounting and tax preparation services through United Team Tax and serves as a power of attorney for his mother. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Carrie Provenzano is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Ameriprise Financial's QuantumView Wealth Management. She also worked at St. Gregory the Great Preschool for six years before entering the financial industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that uses firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Paul Fitzsimmons is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools in its planning approach.

Christian Morgan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Shelton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a business called Tip Top Corp. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations. As a large institutional firm, it also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Sarah Bagley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stamford, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 2017 to 2019 and has an educational background from St. Michael's College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Rhys Schaper is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Super Duper Weenie, LLC for nine years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and advanced modeling tools.

Lewis Green is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Trumbull, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SECURITIES AMERICA, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Northstar Wealth Partners, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He also maintains an outside activity in non-variable insurance related to his investment practice. 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, supported by extensive technology and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Patrice Forte is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fairfield, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2008. Forte serves as an executor for several estates in Hamden, Connecticut. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Odysseus Rethis is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Charles Schwab, where he has worked since 2022, having prior experience at TD Ameritrade, Securities America, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Bolden Rethis LLC, a small business involved in real estate management. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and a centralized operational structure.