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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has a diverse background that includes roles in real estate and the restaurant industry alongside his financial services career. Gannon currently works as a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty in addition to his advisory role. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, offering model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians.

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, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Northstar Wealth Partners, and earlier tenure at LPL Financial. He is also involved in a non-variable insurance business in Trumbull, CT. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from various sources.

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.

Matthew Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ameriprise since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Dorlon Marina Association in Norwalk, CT. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic automation.

Joseph Scappatura is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Easton, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2010 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Gerard Spiegel Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Kostantina Livesay is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westport, CT, where she has worked since 2014. She has eight years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools.

Danny Yee is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 41 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is part of a financial advisory team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management that provides customized strategies to address clients' most critical financial needs and objectives. Danny's work focuses on helping individuals, families, and companies navigate complex financial markets and achieve their financial and life goals. His areas of expertise include education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Danny earned a bachelor's degree in Finance from The Ohio State University. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification, as well as the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® designations. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and a Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Danny is active in several community organizations, including The American Revolutionary War Museum, The Ohio State University Foundation, and Wing's Charitable Foundation. Outside of his professional life, Danny resides with his wife in Columbus, Ohio, and West Simsbury, Connecticut. They have two adult children. Danny enjoys biking, cooking, golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Victoria Mathews is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2014, with a brief tenure at Goldman Sachs. She serves as a trustee for a non-investment-related family trust. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.