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 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a large team of wealth advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment advisory registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

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.

Michael Betancourt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Wells Fargo entities since 2012, including Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non‑discretionary and discretionary services grounded in an IPS-driven, modern portfolio theory approach. The firm includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Ketan Shah is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and related entities since 2017, following a four-year tenure at Citizens Investment Services Corp. Shah is also associated with Liberty Bank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, utilizing risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through an affiliated municipal advisor.

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. She provides customized financial services and strategies to individuals, families, and businesses. Ashley's approach is tailored to simplify clients' lives by discovering, servicing, and anticipating their needs while minimizing risks and proactively suggesting strategies to help each client reach their financial and life goals. Ashley offers access to the investment insights of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the banking services of Bank of America, N.A., and Bank of America Private Bank. Her expertise includes asset allocation, education funding, retirement income planning, tax minimization strategies, alternative investments, and estate planning services. She works closely with clients to identify their goals and craft strategies designed to build, manage, and preserve wealth for current and future generations. Investment management strategies employed may include equities, fixed income, alternative investments, options, and ETFs. Ashley holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of San Francisco and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She has been involved in community service as a firefighter with the Greenwich Fire Department from 1991 to 2024, a firefighter with the Trumbull Volunteer Fire Company from 2024 to 2025, a lacrosse coach for the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club from 2006 to 2009, and as a participant in 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 based in Stamford, Connecticut, with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been advising clients since 1986 and leads The Linke-Pearson Group. Scott specializes in guiding high-net-worth individuals, retirees, and business owners through wealth management, focusing on strategic planning, investment management, portfolio construction, retirement strategies, and personal retirement planning. He advises clients on managing new wealth, divorce transition planning, and defined benefit and contribution plan services. Scott holds multiple professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. Using advanced tools such as Personal Wealth Analysis and leveraging Merrill Lynch’s resources, Scott delivers data-driven, transparent, and thoughtful financial advice tailored to his clients’ goals. Outside his professional work, Scott is active in community organizations including Avon Old Farms School (Advisory), Ridgefield Academy K-8, and Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue (ROAR), where he has served in leadership roles. He resides in Ridgefield, Connecticut, with his wife and two children. His personal interests include boating, golfing, ice hockey, music, and spending time with his family. He has a long-standing involvement in ice hockey, including participation in the World Pond Hockey Championships and coaching youth hockey.

Richard Hutchins is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently with Janney Montgomery Scott and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than is typical for large institutional advisers.

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.

Jeremy Hus is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at METLIFE Securities Inc for 12 years before joining Mass Mutual in 2016. He is also the CEO of Holistic Planning Support, a company that provides data entry services for financial planners. Mass Mutual 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 and collaborative annual planning engagements.

Thomas Kelly is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC prior to joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and access to a range of brokerage and insurance products within an integrated platform.

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 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds multiple professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Mr. O'neil's expertise spans college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Lawrence University.

Giancarlo Manzone is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill since 2015. 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, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Raymond is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at firms including Fidelity Investments, Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., and Maxim Group LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches lacrosse for the Long Island Lacrosse Club North. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios alongside centralized custody and order-routing.

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.