John Hirschauer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Danbury, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He worked at Crown Capital Securities, LP for 23 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing strategic and tactical allocation models alongside technology-driven research tools.

Timothy Tycz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Cetera entities since 2006 and currently operates out of Southport, CT. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Albert Buatti III is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC since 1999 and at Fidelity Investments since 2025. He is also a partner in Rose Buatti Studio, LLC, a skincare business based in Fairfield, Connecticut, operated by his wife. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a systematic investment process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering services such as discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.

Linus Cooke is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Merrill in 1987 at the Fifth Avenue Financial Center in New York City. After six years, he joined Smith Barney in Greenwich, Connecticut, before rejoining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2003 at New Canaan Wealth Management. With over 35 years of industry experience, Linus specializes in working with high net worth families to develop family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He emphasizes a values-based and socially responsible investing approach, tailoring strategies to clients' personal financial visions. Linus holds a Bachelor's degree from Bucknell University and has earned professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He is involved in community organizations such as the RJH JR Foundation, Homes with Hope in Westport, Stamford Youth Hockey Association, and Trinity Alliance Partners. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, cooking, fishing, gardening, golfing, reading, and spending time with his family.

Steven Horowitz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2014. His current roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice combined with investment manager searches and customized performance reporting, supported by a centralized due diligence team that integrates quantitative and qualitative research.

Michael Betancourt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in New Canaan, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and also has a background with Wells Fargo Bank NA dating back to 2012. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research and analytics to inform investment strategies, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary retirement plan services.

Susan Howard is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Stamford, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2021, she worked at State Street Global Advisors and related entities from 2016 to 2019. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor strategies. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of financial planning and capital markets services.

Ashley Noonan is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, providing customized financial services and strategies to individuals, families, and businesses. She integrates the investment insights of Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. Ashley works with clients to identify goals such as asset allocation, education funding, retirement income planning, tax minimization, alternative investments, and estate planning, crafting strategies to pursue desired outcomes, build, manage, and preserve wealth across generations. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of San Francisco and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) by designation. Ashley routinely reviews and adjusts financial plans to align with clients' evolving goals, prioritizing informed decision-making and client engagement in managing their financial future. Beyond her professional role, Ashley is involved in community service including long-term commitments to the Boy Scouts of America and firefighting roles at the Greenwich Fire Department (1991-2024) and Trumbull Volunteer Fire Company (2024-2025). She is also associated with Part Of The Solution (POTS) since 2012. Her personal interests include adventure sports such as fishing, hiking, hunting, ice hockey, scuba diving, skiing, and surfing.

Scott Linke is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President based in Stamford, Connecticut, affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been a financial advisor since 1986 and currently leads efforts focusing on high-net-worth individuals, retirees, and business owners. Scott specializes in strategic planning, investment management, and portfolio construction, delivering personalized solutions that align with clients' goals and values. He holds several professional designations, including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Scott earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. His expertise encompasses areas such as divorce transition planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and services for defined benefit and contribution plans. Scott is actively involved in community organizations including Avon Old Farms School (Advisory), Ridgefield Academy K-8, and Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue (ROAR). He also participates in the Olde Crabs Ice Hockey Travel Club. In his personal time, he enjoys boating, golfing, ice hockey, music, and spending time with his family.

Richard Hutchins is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. during his career. He is based in Westport, CT. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Alessandro Marchetti is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. 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, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Timothy Romano Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Outside of finance, he owns Dependable Jeans and More, LLC, a retail and online clothing business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Connor Conforto is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2021 and previously was associated with Notch 8 and Nomads. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance broker, focusing on life insurance and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning relationships and offering specialized event-driven services such as divorce and estate planning.

Jacqueline Steed is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fairfield, CT, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2014 and concurrently associated with Bank of America N.A. since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a conservator in a fiduciary capacity. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individual and institutional clients.

G O'Neil IV is a Wealth Management Advisor based in Connecticut, affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 36 years of industry experience in providing investment guidance to affluent individuals and successful corporations. G O'Neil IV specializes in areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds multiple professional designations such as Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Lawrence University. Outside of his professional work, G O'Neil IV's personal interests include biking, boating, golfing, hiking, ice hockey, running, and skiing.

John Jee is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2016, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as an adjunct professor teaching microeconomics and managerial finance and has worked as a textbook editor. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party data to support diversified investment strategies and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

James Raymond is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., and Maxim Group LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a lacrosse coach at the Long Island Lacrosse Club North. 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 both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and a multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Sarah Man is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business called Fortunista, which involves administrative work, and holds an inactive California law license. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options.

Thomas Oshea is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 23 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Principal Financial Services and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of advising, he contributes to a book on finances and is an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and offers access to multiple platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

Seamus Monschein is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westport, CT, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2016, with a prior role at Neuberger Berman BD LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and access to multiple investment managers and services.